Carson-Newman’s Lyric Theatre Presents Musical Oct. 20-23
Carson-Newman University’s Theatre Department will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as a part of homecoming week. The musical runs Oct. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. in Gentry Auditorium. Tickets are now on sale. The musical, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is a reimagining of the Genesis […]
Goodwill Industries ‘Ghoulishly Goodwill’ Costume Contest
Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. operates 28 stores in 15 counties, all of which have a wide selection of clothing and accessories that could be used to make the ultimate Halloween Costume. We are proud to host our annual Ghoulishly Goodwill Costume Contest in collaboration with the Zoo Knoxville’s Boo at the Zoo. How to submit: To […]
Murder Suspect Taken Into Custody
Breaking News UPDATE: Michael Brandon Ratliff, who was wanted for Second Degree Murder, was taken into custody by officers from the Morristown Police Department and the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop at approximately 4:00 pm this afternoon. Ratliff was apprehended after he was seen leaving the property of 1845 Cedar Creek Road. […]
TWRA Fisheries Division Announces Annual Awards
Duane Oyer and Rob Theurer have been honored by being named the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Fisheries Division’s Biologist of the Year and Fisheries Technician of the Year, respectively. The recipients of the award were announced and introduced during the September meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission held in Gatlinburg. Frank Fiss, TWRA […]
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center to Host 10th Annual Quilters’ Roadshow
The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center will host the 10th annual Quilters’ Roadshow on Saturday, October 28, 2017, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in a celebration of color, creativity and vitality of fall in the Smokies. Roadshow visitors will have the opportunity to learn from Quilters Hall of Fame member Merikay Waldvogel – an author […]
Weather Advisement in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Nate
Great Smoky Mountain National Park officials advise that the effects of Tropical Storm Nate may impact Great Smoky Mountains National Park as early as Saturday afternoon. Preliminary estimations from the National Weather Service suggest that the storm may pass the park Saturday afternoon, overnight into Sunday and on into Monday. Current rainfall predictions range from […]
ALFRED MORRISETT
ALFRED MORRISETT, age 79, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was born January 25, 1938 to the late Jack and Lillie Mae Morrisett. Alfred was a faithful member of the Jefferson City Church of God and was retired from Magnavox. He was preceded in […]
Dr. Arthur Bohanan at Parrott-Wood Library November 6
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library, 3133 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway, Strawberry Plains, TN is proud to present THE AMAZING WORLD OF GRAVEYARD FORENSICS by DR. ARTHUR BOHANAN on November 6, 2017 at 6:00 pm. Refreshments will be served from 5:00-5:45 pm. Dr. Bohanan’s presentation will take forensic science into the cemeteries, old and new, with amazing […]
Harvest Moon Makes Rare Show in October
One of the first signs of fall people look forward to is the Harvest Moon. The full moon that usually occurs closest to the first day of fall has always made lovers of autumn excited, but this year’s Harvest Moon is special. The Harvest Moon gets its name for the bright light that it produces, […]
Local Juvenile Court Joins in Tennessee’s ‘Zero Suicide Initiative’
The Jefferson County Juvenile Court System joined in with Tennessee’s Zero Suicide Initiative Task Force during Suicide Prevention Month, which took place in September. Members of the initiative wore purple and grey on September 29, to raise awareness of teen suicide in the state. The group encourages people to “Speak Up and Save a Life”. […]
Chloe Hubbard Crowned Miss Music City 2018
Recently, Chloe Hubbard of Dandridge was crowned Miss Music City 2018. The preliminary pageant was held in Nashville. She also won the photogenic award and having the highest interview score, she was awarded a one-thousand-dollar college scholarship. Hubbard will compete against 35 other women from across the state for the title of Miss Tennessee in […]
Big Springs Baptist Church Launches Van Ministry
Big Springs Baptist Church at 2547 Big Springs Church Rd Dandridge, TN, in the Chesnut Hill Area is now providing bus service for all Church Service. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Preaching 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Pick up is available in parts of Sevier, Jefferson and Cocke Counties. Call 865-242-3895 […]
Park to Open Chimney Tops Trail October 6
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials will open the Chimney Tops Trail to a newly developed observation point starting Friday, October 6, 2017. The entire trail has been closed to the public since the Chimney Tops 2 Fire event occurred in late November 2016. “We are excited to complete the work on the Chimney Tops […]
JCHS Announces Homecoming Court 2017
Jefferson County High School announced the homecoming court for 2017. The ladies were selected by their teachers and peers to represent each class of the High School and Freshman Academy throughout Spirit Week. Each representative will be honored, with homecoming queen chosen at Friday Night’s homecoming game against the Morristown West Trojans. Congratulations to all […]
Wm. M. “MICHAEL” FOX
Wm. M. “MICHAEL” FOX, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born and raised in Jefferson County, the son of the late Willie and Martha (Thomas) Fox. Michael was a long-time employee of the Knoxville Utilities Board before his retirement. He is […]