Viewing the JCHS Bathroom Tape
I recently read the article that stated that there was a camera in the boy’s restroom at Jefferson County High School. My son attends Jefferson County High School and uses that restroom often. I would like to see the video that was taped and believe that it is my right to do so. Has anyone […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was “determined.” The facilities hive met this week and one question was buzzing like a fly at a picnic. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that one presentation could bee the forerunner for a pollination bounty. The low humm is that the dance of the bumblebee might have warded […]
Whose View?
Is it possible for those with differing opinions to actually communicate and even, gasp, like each other? I have heard it told that it is true, but you can’t prove it by me. In another world, another day and time, people may have respected others and their opinions. Heck, they might have even been open […]
My Daughter is Twelve
My daughter is twelve, which, of course, means I need prayers, lots of prayers. Truth be told, I could also use nerve pills, ear plugs, and a whip and chair. She doesn’t talk a lot these days, preferring to communicate with a judgmental sigh or condescending smirk, and when she does, I have to confess […]
Guest Recipe: Smoky Mountain Hot Chicken
Guest Recipe: Courtesy of Jeremy Sym, Owner and Executive Chef of Savory Solutions Personal Chefs and Catering. INGREDIENTS: 2- 3 ½ to 4 lbs cut chickens with breasts cut into halves 1 tbsp fresh ground pepper 2 tbsp kosher salt (I use smoked salt) 4 large eggs 2 c buttermilk 1 tbsp liquid smoke 2 […]
2 JCHS Football Players Sign to Colleges
Two of Jefferson County High School Patriot Football’s star players signed with colleges Wednesday afternoon. Record breaking senior quarterback Austin Jenkins signed with Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky. In his two seasons with the Patriots, Jenkins has made an impact both on and off the field. “We were really blessed to have a chance to have him […]
JIMMY DALE HAMMOND
Jimmy D. Hammond, age 84 of White Pine, passed away at Park West Medical Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, after a brief illness. He was a member of Leadvale Baptist Church, a member of Leadvale Masonic Lodge, a member of the White Pine American legion Post #201, he was an Army Veteran where he […]
TDCI Securities Division Warns Tennesseans of Pension Scams
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division reminds Tennesseans to be cautious if approached with an offer that targets their pension plan. A pension is a type of retirement plan, usually tax-exempt, in which an employee makes contributions toward a pool of funds set aside for an employee’s future benefit. The pool […]
Area Students Compete in the Modern Woodmen School Speech Contest
On Tuesday and Wednesday area students competed in a county/district speech contest sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America at the Jefferson County Rescue Squad Building. The two day event hosted students from all over the county that had already won first, second, or third place in their local-level contests. This year’s topic, hunger in America, […]
Patriots Secure Two More Dominating Wins
In the second game of a double header against Seymour, the Jefferson County Patriots hosted the Seymour Eagles at Patriot Field. After loosing the first game of the series against the Eagles, the Patriots needed to put another game in the win column. The Patriots scored first, in the bottom of the first, with a […]
NADEAN ROSE
NADEAN ROSE, age 71, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Born in South Dakota, she was raised in the great state of Texas. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon “Bill” Rose. She lived over 20 years in Tennessee and was an employee of Walmart for 28 years. […]
DAVID C. JONES
DAVID C. JONES, age 64 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, April 7, 2016. He was the son of the late, Nancy Elizabeth Newman and Cecil Clark Jones and was a proud seventh generation Jefferson Countian and member of the Rankin Clan. Brought up in Hopewell Presbyterian Church, he received an excellent grounding in […]
Smokies Ballpark Holds Open House
Smokies Stadium kicked off their 2016 baseball season with their annual Fandemonium. Fans were treated to special previews of all the new changes going on at the stadium for all to enjoy. Complete with new between inning games, all new snacks, and a new partnership with Knoxville’s Tom and Chi, the 2016 season is all […]
Patriots Protect Home Field from Greeneville’s Green Devils
In an incredible field effort against the Greeneville Green Devils on Friday Night, the Jefferson County Patriots would add another win to their season, as they hosted Greeneville at Patriot Field. The Patriots got off to an early lead in the bottom of the first as both Trevor Whitley and Jacob Rogers would tag home, thanks to […]
Tennessee Guard Helicopter Proves Key Factor in Mountain Rescue
The type of medical helicopter that normally flies into Knoxville’s Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital heliport is a UT Lifestar bird, but yesterday the heliport was reminiscent of a scene from MASH. A HH-60 Blackhawk assigned to the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 1-169 Medevac unit landed at Fort Sander’s after rescuing a 66 year old man […]