REV. TIMOTHY (TIM) FRANZONE,
REV. TIMOTHY (TIM) FRANZONE, age 56, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly at 12:14 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2018 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was of the Catholic faith and was retired from the Federal Government. Survived by wife of 25 years, Michele Chauvin. A private memorial service will be held at a later […]
FRANK L. SHUMATE
Frank L. Shumate, age 87 of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Doris Shumate, and brother, Larry Shumate. He was a member of Talbott Baptist Church. He was a veteran of […]
Modern Woodmen Helps JCHS Baseball Team
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial helped the JCHS Baseball Team raise money to buy equipment by sponsoring the Baseball Golf Tournament played at Patriot Hills. MW matched the first $1,500 raised. The ball team went on to successfully raise even more money. In the picture, left to right, are MW representative Richard Hall, Head Coach Zach […]
Davis Ties Career High, Fuels No. 10 Lady Vols’ 75-66 Victory Over Ole Miss
Freshman forward Rennia Davis tied her career high with 18 points and senior forward Jaime Nared recorded her eighth double-double of the season to lead the 10th-ranked Tennessee women’s basketball team to a 75-66 victory over Ole Miss on Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Lady Vols ended a two-game skid by holding the Rebels […]
Welfare Reform Initiative Gains Support From House Republicans
This year, House Republicans are leading efforts to reform Tennessee’s welfare system. Last fall, the Haslam Administration announced an initiative to reinstate the work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents who rely on the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance. By reinstituting work requirements, approximately 58,000 able-bodied adults who are not currently meeting […]
Republican Leaders Unveil ‘Tennessee Together’ Plan To Help Combat Opioid Epidemic
While the federal government has only just commenced conversation about the opioid epidemic, Tennessee leads the way in fighting the situation here at home. On Monday afternoon, Governor Haslam joined with Republican leaders to unveil a new initiative to combat the state’s opioid problem head on: Tennessee Together. Tennessee Together is a multi-faceted plan comprised […]
New Market Easter Parade and Egg Hunt Set for March 31
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Team would like to extend an invitation for your organization to participate in our 7th Annual Easter Parade and Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday March 31, 2018. The event will kick off with a parade which will line up on the Old A.J. Highway […]
ATVs Are Dangerous to Children: New Data Demonstrates Continued Risk of Injury and Death
According to preliminary data released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), at least 53 children lost their lives in 2016 due to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and an estimated 26,800 children were injured seriously enough to require treatment in a hospital emergency department. Compared to 2015, the rate of serious injuries increased slightly, while deaths decreased […]
RUTH MARIE LEMERE HEDRICK
RUTH MARIE LEMERE HEDRICK, age 86 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born March 30, 1931 in Chicago Heights, IL the daughter of the late Oscar and Marie Lemere and was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lemere. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She […]
SUZANNE T. STUART
Suzanne Theresa Stuart, age 65 of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Guy and Cecelia “Jill” Stuart of White Pine, TN, and brothers-in-law William Lehman and Al Puryear. She is survived by her siblings Sheila (Patrick) Herndon, Allen (Mary Ann) […]
DAVID LEROY MONTGOMERY
DAVID LEROY MONTGOMERY – Today the Lord welcomed home David Leroy Montgomery, beloved husband of Mardi J. Montgomery and father to Deanna Holmes, David Charles Montgomery, Sherri Wattenbarger, and Michelle Baker. He was the grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 4 and great-great-grandfather of 1. He was an avid outdoors-man and taught us all to […]
UT Extension Office to Offer Free Beekeeping Class
Most people realize that beekeeping is important to worldwide agricultural production, because bees pollinate fruits and vegetables valued in billions of dollars. Without the honeybee, our food supply could be in serious jeopardy. The economic value of honey, wax and other hive products is continually increasing as we find new uses for bee-related products. People […]
JOSEPH TILLMAN STRANGE
Joseph Tillman Strange (Joe), age 87 of White Pine, passed away peacefully January 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a long battle with COPD. He was retired from American Enka/BASF in Lowland. He was a past deacon and lifelong member of Leadvale Baptist Church in White Pine and […]
AMBER NICOLE PAULEY
AMBER NICOLE PAULEY, age 30 of Dandridge, TN passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, January 21, 2018. She was born August 4, 1987 in Springfield, OH. Amber was an extraordinary young woman, opinionated and fiery. She touched the soul of everyone she came in contact with and brought joy to the family from the moment she […]
Roe Issues Statement on Government Shutdown
Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government last night: “I joined my House Republican colleagues in fulfilling one of Congress’ most basic duties, which is to keep the government open. It is unconscionable that Senate Democrats prefer shutting down the government instead of […]
MAX COMBS
MAX COMBS, age 71, of Rutledge, TN went home to be with Jesus on January 20, 2018. He was a lifelong member of Oakland Baptist Church and an auditor with Tennessee Farmers Cooperative. He spent his life in the tax and accounting business, a business he loved, helping people he enjoyed. He was the greatest […]