Maury Middle School Hosts Annual Veterans Day Program
This Thursday, November 9, @ 1:00p.m., Maury Middle School will hold its annual Veterans Day Program. This year’s guests will enjoy student tributes, music from the MMS band and chorus, and awards and presentations from the VFW Patriot Pen contest and the organization Quilts of Valor. Our guest speaker is Major Russ Turner, US Army […]
MARY SUE BREEDEN
Mary Sue Breeden, age 87, of Dandridge, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017. She was a member of Grant’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Dandridge. Mary Sue worked for many years as a teacher’s assistant for the Jefferson County School Board and volunteered at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by […]
JAMES E. COLLINS
James E. Collins, of Dandridge, passed away on November 2nd at the age of 95. A WWII veteran, “Jim” was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bea Kiger Collins. He is survived by his son, James E. Collins II (“Joc”), his daughter-in-law, Shannon Collins, and his loving granddaughter Celeste. Both Joc and […]
CEDITH “JUNE” MENARD
CEDITH “JUNE” MENARD, age 83, of Dandridge, TN entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 following a battle with cancer. Born in 1933, June was extremely devoted to her family, including her husband and sisters. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working in her yard. Left to […]
Youth Uniquely Vulnerable to Sleep Disruption From Screens
With their brains, sleep patterns, and eyes still developing, children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the sleep-disrupting effects of screen time, according to a sweeping review of the literature published in the November issue of the journal Pediatrics. “The vast majority of studies find that kids and teens who consume more screen-based media are more […]
APA Stress in America Survey: US at ‘Lowest Point We Can Remember’
Nearly two-thirds of Americans (63 percent) say the future of the nation is a very or somewhat significant source of stress, slightly more than perennial stressors like money (62 percent) and work (61 percent), according to the American Psychological Association’s report, Stress in America™: The State of Our Nation. More than half of Americans (59 […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Urges Motorists to Watch Out for Deer
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) cautions motorists to watch out for deer on or near the roadways. An increase in deer related crashes is more likely during November-December due to deer mating and hunting season. “Deer related crashes can be a very serious and dangerous incident,” THP Colonel Tracy Trott said. “Deer pose a danger […]
Ladies Night Out at Parrott-Wood
“Ladies Night Out” With Essential Oils December 4, 2017, 5:00 to 7:00pm Parrott-Wood Memorial Library 3133 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy Strawberry Plains Come enjoy a free, fun DIY Spa Class!! Description: Registration Required! Call today 865-933-1311 Have you ever experienced the beautiful aroma of a Lavender/orange bath bomb diffusing in your evening bath? Have […]
MOVING SALE- Saturday, November 11, 9:00 a.m.
Riding Lawnmower $1850, Polaris Utility Vehicle $2300, Power washer (new) $225, Cordless Hedge Trimmer $35, Shop Vacs(2)$20,40, Chainsaw $85, Trolley Jack $20, Power Painter $25, Battery Charger $15, Saber Saw $15, Circular Saw $30, Tool Chests: $15,25, Socket Sets, HusqWeed Eater $95, Leaf Blower $55, Garden & Hand Tools, MTD Rototiller $363 new- sale: $135, […]
Group Exercise Improves Quality of Life, Reduces Stress Far More Than Individual Workouts
Researchers found working out in a group lowers stress by 26 percent and significantly improves quality of life, while those who exercise individually put in more effort but experienced no significant changes in their stress level and a limited improvement to quality of life, according to a study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic […]
Spicy Food May Curb Unhealthy Cravings for Salt
Chinese subjects who enjoyed spicy foods appeared to eat less salt and have lower blood pressure, potentially reducing their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. “Previously, a pilot study found that trace amounts of capsaicin, the chemical that gives chili peppers their pungent smell, enhanced […]
Tennessee Edged by Kentucky, 29-26
Tennessee came out strong against Kentucky as the Volunteers forced four fumbles in the game and rushed for a season-high 155 yards in the first half on Saturday, but the Wildcats held on for a 29-26 final at Kroger Field. Tennessee (3-5, 0-5 SEC) now holds a 79-25-9 all-time record against Kentucky (6-2, 3-2 SEC), […]
Tennesee Football Announces 2018 Schedule
The Tennessee football team will start the 2018 season in Charlotte against West Virginia at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 1 and wrap up the regular season at Vanderbilt on Nov. 24, as the SEC announced the 2018 schedules for all 14 conference schools on Tuesday. The Vols face the Mountaineers for the first […]
Study: Junk Food Almost Twice As Distracting As Healthy Food
Even when people are hard at work, pictures of cookies, pizza and ice cream can distract them — and these junk food images are almost twice as distracting as health food pictures, concludes a new Johns Hopkins University study, which also found that after a few bites of candy, people found junk food no more […]
ROBERT S. ARNWINE
ROBERT S. ARNWINE, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was retired from the United States Postal Service after more than 30 years of service. Preceded in death by wife, Reva Arnwine. Survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. […]
Haslam Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the appointments of 217 Tennesseans to 93 boards and commissions. “By serving on our state boards and commissions, these Tennesseans are helping us provide responsive, effective and efficient service to their fellow citizens,” Haslam said. “I am grateful for their service and know they will well represent the people […]