DOROTHY L. HILL
DOROTHY L. HILL, age 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away April 18, 2016 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton B. Hill; and son, Ronald Hill. Survived by her daughter, Linda (Garry) Carr; daughter-in-law, Brenda Hill; grandchildren, Scott […]
Dan Abnett’s “Horus Rising” (Horus Heresy Book One)
I finally had a book arrive this week that I’ve been wanting to read for years. Warhammer 40K: Horus Rising is Dan Abnett’s first book in the massive Horus Heresy series. Warhammer 40K is an interesting universe of sci-fi based off of the wildly popular game series. The series has so much content, in fact, […]
Just Another Day at the Office
Every budget season I begin asking myself questions. Actually, I ask myself questions often while examining the actions and reactions of people but it is during budget season that I begin to answer myself as well. Put it down to hours sitting on a hard bench and mold. Hey, that seems to be the answer […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was “intent.” The head governmental hive met this week and it was a flash from the past. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that moving on may bee the hardest thing to do but it could bee that not moving comes with its own waspish problems. The low humm […]
Tennessee Vols Host Annual Orange and White Game
In the presence of 67,027 fans who were attempting to get a fix of football to hold them over until September, the University of Tennessee Volunteers hosted their annual Orange and White Game. The day is a fan-appreciation hosted by the university that allows fans to meet, greet, and get autographs from their favorite coaches […]
Greenness Around Homes Linked to Lower Mortality
Women live longer in areas with more green vegetation, according to new research funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Women with the highest levels of vegetation, or greenness, near their homes had a 12 percent lower death rate compared to women with the lowest […]
State Board Approves New Tennessee Math and English Language Arts Standards
Today, the State Board of Education voted unanimously on final reading to approve new, Tennessee-specific academic standards for Mathematics and English language arts. A multi-year public review culminated in a six month rigorous revision process led by the Standards Recommendation Committee (SRC), whose members were appointed by the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the […]
LANC ALAN GODWIN
Lanc Godwin age 50 of Powell, and formerly of Jefferson City, passed away early Saturday morning, April 16, 2016 at his residence. He was of the Methodist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents: Eugene (Chicken) and Ruth Dupes Godwin, his sister: Leeanne Godwin. Lanc was a talented artist and left a legacy […]
Rush Strong Elementary Treated to a Mayfield Day in Response to Teacher’s Viral Video
Rush Strong Elementary school was visited Wedneday by the folks from Mayfield Dairy Farm. All the children at school that day got a very special treat of Mayfield Ice Cream because of Mary Morris, a teacher at Rush Strong Elementary. Back in January, Morris, who is a third grade teacher at Rush Strong, uploaded a […]
LEIGH ANNE ROACH DAVIS
Leigh Anne Roach Davis, age 42 of White Pine, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 15, 2016 at St. Mary’s Regional in Knoxville. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Leigh Anne graduated from UT with a degree in business and was a former employee of Sea Ray Boat […]
Agenda Still Point of Contention with Comission
Agenda format was, again, a topic of discussion as the Jefferson County Commission met for their Quarterly Work Session on Monday evening. Though in March the Commission voted 18-1 to add language to their rules that would require a vote of the full body to remove an item from their agenda outline, the agenda issue […]
Patriots Fall to Trojans in Hard-Fought Game, 9-8
Even though the bats were far from quiet Monday night at Patriot Park, the Jefferson County Patriots fell to Morristown West 9-8. Coming off a 3-1 loss at Hardin Valley Friday night, the Patriots were looking to put another win on their home turf. The battle would not come easily for either team, and both fought hard on this […]
ROBERT C. (BOB) REDFERN
ROBERT C. (BOB) REDFERN, age 68, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City following an extended illness. He was a member and deacon of Strawberry Plains Presbyterian Church. He was a computer consultant for many years, was very active in community services, […]
JEWELL HARRISON CURRY
JEWELL HARRISON CURRY, age 87, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was a devoted member of Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Dandridge, TN. She was retired from Carson Newman University, where she worked as an administrative assistant for many years, and from McFarland and Gann, PC, where she worked after […]
Stargazing Party at Cades Cove
Around two hundred people gathered in a field in Cades Cove to gaze in to the heavens. The National Park Service, along with the Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society, hosted a star gazing event. “Ranger Mike” Maslona greeted visitors, explaining how The Cove was a “giant cereal bowl and we are the Rice Crispies,” pointing out […]
LURIA M. WILLIFORD ELLER
Luria M. Williford Eller, age 76, of Talbott, TN passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Vale Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph (J. P.) Eller; parents, P. D. and Jessie Williford; brother, Howard Williford; […]