4th Judicial Recovery Court Graduate to Speak in President’s National Opioid Crisis Forum
Mallie Jane Moore, a graduate from Judge Duane Slone’s 4th Judicial Recovery Court program, has been asked to participate in President Donald Trump’s forum on Thursday. “I am so excited! It is surreal and I am so honored to be asked,” shares Moore. “I actually made a statement not that long ago that I would […]
Haslam Announces Lowest Unemployment Rate in History
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips today announced the state unemployment rate fell to 3 percent in September, marking the lowest it has been since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the information in January of 1976. Tennessee first marked a historic low unemployment rate in June […]
New Market Fire Department Halloween Dance October 28
New Market Fire Department will be hosting their Halloween Dance Saturday, October 28th. There will be live music and dancing. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the music starting at 7:00 p.m. Cost will be $5.00 a person and children under 6 years old are free with adult admission. There will be a costume contest, […]
County-Wide Narcan Training for First Responders a Success
Rescue 180, Jefferson County’s Substance Abuse Coalition, and White Pine Police Chief Chad Cotter hosted a training by the Department of Mental Health, the Division of Substance Abuse Services last week. “We are teaming up with Rescue 180 and the rest of the law enforcement agencies to provide Narcan for every police car in the […]
EDWIN COLON
EDWIN COLON, age 75, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on October 23, 2017. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was executive chef at Park Vista, Gatlinburg, TN; Governor Haines, NJ; Playboy Club, NJ; Rebers, NY state; and many others. Survived by wife, Georgia; two sisters, Ruth and Kathy; five sons, Ed, […]
RUFUS M. “HOOT” TURNER
Rufus M. “Hoot” Turner, age 83 of White Pine, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Hoot is a veteran of the US Navy and the Army National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Goldie Turner; son, Ritchie Turner; daughter, Starla Otis; granddaughter, Megan […]
NORMAN CHARLES DALTON
NORMAN CHARLES DALTON, age 69, of New Market, TN went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2017 at his home after a brief illness. He loved farming, gardening and spent his entire life enjoying both. He loved spending time with his family and researching his ancestry. He also loved music and going to […]
No. 1 Alabama Defeats Tennessee, 45-7
Tennessee’s defense had its first interception returned for a touchdown of the season, but the Volunteers fell to No. 1 Alabama, 45-7, on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Today’s “Third Saturday of October” matchup marked the 100th meeting between the two programs. Dating back to 1901, Tennessee (3-4, 0-4 SEC) holds a 38-55-7 all-time record against […]
KATE E. RINES
Kate E. Rines, age 94 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Robert Rines, Sr, son, Curtis Robert Rines, Jr, daughter, Connita Joyce McDonald and all 9 of her siblings. She is survived by her daughters; Sandra Kate Kozacek and […]
ALEX LEE WAITES
Alex Lee Waites, age 80 of White Pine, passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was born in Greeneville to the late Harley and Chassie Waites. He retired from Lea Industries where he worked in the finishing room where he was a sprayer. He is preceded in death by […]
RUBY LEE DEBORD
Ruby Lee DeBord, age 74 of White Pine, passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Noah and Minnie Allen and daughter, Donna Lynne DeBord. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald DeBord, children, Kathy and Doug Crittenden and […]
County Commission Holds Short Quarterly Meeting
Monday, October 16, 2017 the Jefferson County held their Regular Quarterly Voting Session at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Presiding over the meeting was County Commission Chairman Tucker. Absent from the meeting were Commissioners Dockery, Blevins and Eslinger. Approval of the Minutes came with a motion from Commissioner Solomon and 2nd by Commissioner McGraw. Four […]
Haslam Appoints Gass Special Judge for Circuit Court in 4th Judicial District
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today appointed James L. Gass of Dandridge as special judge for Circuit Court in the 4th Judicial District. Gass’s appointment fills the temporary vacancy due to the recent illness of Circuit Court Judge Richard R. Vance. The 4th Judicial District serves Jefferson, Grainger, Cocke and Sevier counties. “I appreciate Jim Gass’s […]
Despite Mobile Options and Chord-Cutting, Sports Fans Still Turn On the TV
Despite the growth of mobile technology and viewing options, when sports fans want to watch a game, they turn to traditional live TV, according to results of a UMass Lowell-Washington Post poll released today. Eighty-six percent of sports fans said they watched games or highlights on TV in the last 12 months, including 88 percent […]
TDCI Shares Consumer Tips for Cyber Security Awareness Month
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to always keep security and safety in mind when enjoying the benefits of the internet. National Cyber Security Awareness Month, observed every October, was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to […]
Representative Faison, Major General Haston To Honor Northeast Tennessee Veterans On Monday, October 23
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) and Major General Max Haston, Adjutant General of the Tennessee National Guard, today announced a ceremony to honor Northeast Tennessee’s military veterans on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. The ceremony will be held at the Newport National Guard Armory in Newport, Tennessee. During the festivities, a tank will […]