ROSIE LEE SENTER CAMERON
ROSIE LEE SENTER CAMERON, age 95, of Talbott, TN passed away at her home on May 18, 2016. Rosie was an employee of Charlie Pope Industry, retired from Lea Industries, and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Ted) Cameron; sons, James Nelson (J.N.) Cameron and Robert Clark […]
Open for the Season
The Dandridge Farmers Market opened for the season last Saturday. Located in the Historic Town Square, at the corner of Gay and Meeting Streets, an appreciative crowd made its way to the colorful tented area to enjoy the early season goods. A highly anticipated part of the warm weather months in downtown Dandridge, the Farmers […]
JOHNNY RALPH CAGLE
Johnny Ralph Cagle, age 75, of Talbott, TN passed away May 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Eugene and Laura Edith Cagle, and his brother, Tommy. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Bunny; loyal sons and daughters-in-law: John and Cindy Cagle of Dandridge, TN; Mark […]
Spreading It Thin
Question of the week: What responsibility do administrators have to protect the interests of the people they supervise? This week that was a really relevant question. Jefferson County Department of Education received $2.5 million dollars in funds to equal out salaries for educators in Jefferson County. For some time, the County has struggled to keep up […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “excuse.” The DOE hive took a pollination peek this week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it just won’t fly. The low humm is that there could bee some questions about just how many it too many and pollination lines that need to bee cleaned up. […]
Don’t Eat that Bread
Mother’s Day brings with it a host of memories. I remember all the homemade gifts, beautiful cards and poems created just for me, from the children I love so much. I remember my wonderful mother and how special she has been throughout my life. I celebrate when reading the touching words from my grown children. […]
Outdoor Play for May
With the nice weather we have this month, it is time for some outdoor fun. Get your child outside by organizing a bubble blowing contest with friends or neighborhood children. Just mix up some bubble solution, assemble some tools for blowing, and the fun begins. Homemade Solutions 1 cup water 2 tablespoons light karo syrup […]
Pool Membership
I am looking for a membership to a pool for our family this summer. I understand that there is not a pool open to the public in Dandridge. Do you have any suggestion? You are correct, there is currently not a public pool, or a pool that takes memberships, in Dandridge. Jefferson City does have […]
School Board Reacts to Budget Proposal
Despite an additional $2.5 million dollars in funding from the State of Tennessee, the Jefferson County Department of Education found itself needing a little more than $253,000 in cuts to keep the maintenance of effort( the amount of local funding that is mandated) at the current funding level. Jefferson County Finance Director Potts informed the […]
U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Joint Guidance to Help Schools Ensure the Civil Rights of Transgender Students
The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released joint guidance today to help provide educators the information they need to ensure that all students, including transgender students, can attend school in an environment free from discrimination based on sex. Recently, questions have arisen from school districts, colleges and universities, and others about transgender students and how to […]
Stephen King’s “Lisey’s Story”
This week I’m finally reviewing a book that a friend lent to me: Stephen King’s Lisey’s Story. The story follows two different arcs. The first is that of Lisey Landon, wife of the wildly successful author, Scott Landon. Lisey has grown used to playing second fiddle to her husband’s career. For twenty-five years she has […]
CHARLES MAURY MILLER
CHARLES MAURY MILLER, age 43 of Dandridge, went home to be with the Lord Sunday evening, May 15, 2016. A well-liked and loved individual, he will be missed by all who knew him. Maury is survived by his children, Breann Morgan Miller and Charles Cortland Miller; mother, Deborah Miller; and sister Seprina Coggins. He is […]
REV. DR. ROBERT D. “BOB” McCRAY
REV. DR. ROBERT D. “BOB” McCRAY, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016. He was born July 5, 1932 in Bristol, TN the son of the late Ross and Ona (Davis) McCray and was preceded in death by his siblings, Wallace, Eula, Guy, Dale and Allen. Rev. McCray was a graduate […]
DONALD E. CARMICHAEL
Donald E. Carmichael, age 81 of White Pine, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was a lifetime member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He was retired from American Enka, a beef farmer and an avid Tennessee Vol fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mattie Moyers Carmichael, son, Ronald […]
JUDY ANN BAKER
Judy Ann Baker, age 75 of Talbott, TN went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2016. Judy was a member of Community Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Bufford (Zero) Baker, parents, Elmer and Willie Livesay, brother and sister in law, Ray and Sarah Livesay, sister and […]
Tennova Healthcare Nurses Recognized for Excellence
In recognition of National Nurses Week, 47 registered nurses from Tennova Healthcare were honored at the 2016 Nurse Excellence Awards Dinner at the Knoxville Convention Center on May 9. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Sponsored by the Regional Cooperative for Professional Nurses, the Nurse […]