National Comedian Appears at Jefferson County Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner
The Jefferson County Republican Party hosted their annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner last weekend at the Dandridge Activity Center. Last year the GOP took a different approach to the traditional program and this year they took advantage of the new, more casual venue to interject some humor into the event. Political, conservative comedian Brad Stine was […]
Jefferson County High School Class of 1966 Reunion, August 26-28, 2016
Jefferson High School has planned its 50th YEAR REUNION for August 26-28, 2016 at the Glenstone Lodge in Gatlinburg. June 10 is the preferred deadline for registration. To receive detailed information about the reunion, please contact Marjorie Keith Helton at 423-736-5843 or Julieanne Moody at 865-660-8446. You may also email your request to mkhbaby48@gmail.com
Representative Faison Encourages JCHS Students To Learn About Government
Tennessee State Representative Jeremy Faison visited Jefferson County High School on Tuesday to speak with students about the importance of government. Representative Faison was invited to speak to students in the second year HVAC and Construction classes by JCHS teacher David Seal. A Jefferson County Commissioner, Seal encourages awareness of local, state, and national government […]
CHARLES M. WOLFENBARGER
CHARLES M. WOLFENBARGER, age 80, of Sevierville, TN passed away Wednesday evening, May 11, 2016 at his home. He was the son of the late Ed and Edna Pearl Wolfenbarger. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fay Wolfenbarger; sons, Charlie and Steve Wolfenbarger; sister, Mary Helton. Charles was a retired employee of the T.V.A […]
BUDDY W. “BUD” SEXTON
BUDDY W. “BUD” SEXTON, age 75, of Dandridge, TN formerly of Hamilton, OH passed away Tuesday evening, May 10, 2016. He was a member of the Muddy Creek Freewill Baptist Church and the Benjamin Franklin Masonic Lodge of Hamilton, OH. Bud was a retired employee of the Ford Motor Co. of Sharonville, OH following 30 […]
JAMES “JIM” PRIDGEN
James (Jim) Pridgen of Newport,TN was welcomed into the kingdom of God on May 10, 2016. Jim was well loved by all. He worked & retired as a first class welder. While in retirement, he became known for his deer antler knives that he handcrafted. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years […]
Habitat for Humanity Tees Off with Annual Golf Tournament
The Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity hosted their annual golf tournament on Thursday. People from all over Jefferson County and surrounding areas came out in support of the organization’s many projects, including the Racine Ridge Community and the ReStore. The major sponsor for the event was Tennova Health Care, and many representatives from Jefferson Memorial […]
WJFX and WNRX Treat Community with Listener Appreciation Day
Local radio stations WJFC and WNRX gave thanks to their listeners with a free event on Saturday. The stations of Lakeway Broadcasting hosted the free event at their Coleman House Studio located on Highway 92 in Jefferson City. Local entertainers such as Pop Seals and Open Range, Flora Brown, GRITS, Wild Blue Yonder, Lost Creek […]
Glenmore Mansion Holds Annual Plant Sale
The Historic Glenmore Mansion, located in Jefferson City, hosted their annual plant sale Saturday Morning. Crafters and vendors from all over the region set up on the grounds, drawing a large crowd on a more crisp than usual May morning. Some of the products up for grabs included mixed media art, countless plants and flowers, […]
Teresa is a 4-Year-Old Female Cat
Teresa has now been a shelter resident for over a year, waiting for a home. Teresa is now 4-years-old, and is just $35 to adopt.
Study Supports Natural Causes, Not Alien Activity, to Explain Mystery Star’s Behavior
Sorry, E.T. lovers, but the results of a new study make it far less likely that KIC 8462852, popularly known as Tabby’s star, is the home of industrious aliens who are gradually enclosing it in a vast shell called a Dyson sphere. Public interest in the star, which sits about 1,480 light-years away in the […]
THD Reminds Women to Make Their Health a Priority
The Tennessee Department of Health joins the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health in celebrating National Women’s Health Week. This nationwide initiative calls attention to the importance of women’s health and empowers them to take small, manageable steps for longer, healthier and happier lives. These steps include visiting a […]
BARBARA JUNE LOVE COLLINS
BARBARA JUNE LOVE COLLINS, age 66, of Talbott, TN passed away, May 9, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Fred B. and Ida Ruth (Talley) Love. She is survived by her children, Forrest Ramsey of Lafollette, Lora Meade of Colburn, VA, and Tonya Williams of New Market; special nephew, David Love; sisters, Joyce […]
Do We Stay or Do We Go?
Even in a week that is thin in regard to meetings, there always seems to be something interesting that comes up. Take this week for example, I thought that the issue of a County Complex was dead in the water. Imagine my surprise when it was revealed that some Commissioners are still interested in taking […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “balanced.” One demi hive met this week and the buzz is that a flash from the recent past could bee back. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that one idea that was dead in the water may bee making the rounds next month. The low humm is that […]