Young Inventors Gear Up for the VEX Robotics Competition at JCHS
More than 100 leading middle and high school students and mentors from Tennessee will unite at Jefferson County High School on January 13th 2018 for the 2017-2018 VEX Robotics Competition game, In the Zone. The action-packed tournament will feature more than 20 teams who will compete with and against other schools in a series of […]
New Requirements Proposed for Herbicide Use
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is proposing new rules and requirements for use of herbicides containing dicamba in the commercial production of cotton and soybeans. TDA is seeking approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Special Local Needs [24(c)] label to further restrict use of new formulation products in Tennessee including […]
What Do High School Athletes, Their Parents and Coaches Know About Concussion?
Most high school athletes, their parents and coaches can identify the possible effects of concussion, but only about one-third know that it is a brain injury. Those findings are outlined in a new Mayo Clinic study. Athletes were more likely than parents and coaches to correctly identify a concussion as a brain injury. Identifying trends […]
TDH Reminds Tennesseans It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
The holidays are about celebrating the season and spending time with family and friends. Because influenza and other viruses are easily spread where groups of people gather together, it is important to do your part to keep everyone around you healthy. “We want to protect our family, friends and community from illness during this special […]
CHARLES A. “BUDDY” CATLETT
Charles A. “Buddy” Catlett passed away on December 11, 2017 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on September 4, 1942 in Jefferson City, TN. Buddy was the son of the late Charles A. Catlett, Sr. and Robbie Ballard Catlett, and father of the late Jennifer Leigh Catlett and brother of the late […]
AEC Crews Head to Georgia
AEC released line crews today at noon, to assist in power restoration efforts in Georgia. Utilities began requesting assistance after winter storms moved through the area on Friday, causing thousands of outages. AEC crews will work in Habersham EMC’s service area in Clarkesville, GA (Northeast GA). The Georgia utility serves about 33,000 members and reports […]
EDDIE DEAN HALL
Eddie Dean Hall, age 64 of Talbott, TN passed away at 11:15 a.m. on December 9, 2017 at Serenity House Hospice following an extended illness. He was a member of McCowan Creek Church of God in Newport, TN. He is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Watts Hall, daughter, Melissa Widner, parents, Hugh Donald […]
RITA FLORENCE DUKES
Rita Florence Dukes, age 69 of White Pine, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. She was born May 8, 1948 and touched many lives throughout her time spent with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; Pat “Hack” and Sarah (Rhineheart) Dukes, Brother Pat Dukes Jr., sister Ann Holland. […]
ARGIELEAN NAPIER SAYLOR
Argielean Napier Saylor, age 91, passed away peacefully Friday, December 08, 2017 at Jefferson Park in Dandridge, TN. She was born in Harlan County, KY August 12, 1926 to the late Gilbert and Judy Scott Napier. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Ralph Saylor, beloved sisters and brothers, Nora […]
HAROLD J. EDMONDS
HAROLD J. EDMONDS, age 67, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday evening, December 6, 2017. He was a member of the Swannsylvania Baptist Church and was an employee of the Food City Commercial Refrigeration Division. He was the son of the late Frank and Pearl Chrisman Edmonds. He was also preceded in death by his […]
RUSSELL DEWONE JOHNSON
RUSSELL DEWONE JOHNSON, age 56, of New Market, TN went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 5, 2017 at St. Thomas. He was born on May 29, 1961 to Janice and Ernest Johnson in Jefferson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nikita Johnson, and grandmother, Elnora Mattison. He […]
Manning Inducted In To College Football Hall of Fame
Peyton Manning rewrote the University of Tennessee football record books as a quarterback from 1994 to 1997, becoming the Volunteers’ all-time leader in passing yards (11,201), wins by a quarterback (39) and passing touchdowns (89), while winning the Davey O’Brien Award, Johnny Unitas Award and the Maxwell Award, among several honors, and leading UT to […]
Diabetes Prevention Begins With You
As the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, diabetes is the primary cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations and adult-onset blindness. The Tennessee Department of Health encourages individuals to take the necessary steps to prevent this disease. “More than one in ten people in Tennessee have diabetes and about 250,000 Tennesseans are […]
Evidence Containing Dangerous Drug Combinations Submitted to TBI Lab
Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are concerned about recent evidence submissions to the TBI crime lab. Two different pieces of evidence from ongoing drug cases contained a deadly combination of drugs, and Agents are worried that there are more lethal blends of drugs being sold and used […]
IMA JEAN WALKER FOSTER
IMA JEAN WALKER FOSTER, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on December 4, 2017. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and had a large, caring heart for anyone she saw in need. She retired from Magnavox with 36 years of service. Preceded in death by son, Terry Wayne Foster, and husband, James […]
Governor Haslam Designates 22 Healthier Tennessee Communities
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness CEO Richard Johnson today designated 22 communities as Healthier Tennessee Communities. The recognition honors Anderson, Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Cumberland, DeKalb, Giles, Grundy, Hamblen, Hardeman, Henderson, Houston, Lake, Marshall, McNairy, Obion, Roane, Sevier, Tipton, Trousdale and Unicoi counties and the city of Spring Hill for […]