Haslam Announces Decreased Unemployment Rates in All 95 Counties
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips today announced that unemployment rates decreased last month in all 95 counties and significantly dropped in many rural counties, which often have the highest unemployment rates in the state. The county figures were released one week after the state posted an […]
State Representative Andrew Farmer Announces Community Development Block Grant For Jefferson County
State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) today announced that a $424,961 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has been approved for Jefferson County in order to assist with water system improvements and upgrades. Funding was allocated to Jefferson County under a procedure authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly based on priorities set at local levels where community […]
FANNIE M. FRANCE LEWIS
FANNIE M. FRANCE LEWIS, age 82 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday afternoon, September 22, 2017 at her home following a brief illness. She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from the Hoagie Shop of Jefferson City after 22 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Lewis; son, Darrell […]
WALTER “WALLY” HUGH BAKER
Walter “Wally” Hugh Baker, 71 of Cocke County, TN lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 20th, 2017. He was born Tuesday, October 2nd, 1945 to Mr. Thomas Walter Baker and Mrs. Pearl James Baker. I could write this obituary about all the family and friends he was proceeded in death by, and all […]
T. MICHAEL CHEAVES
T. MICHAEL CHEAVES, age 66, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, Zuna Lee and Jane Anna Cheaves; sister, Nancy Diane Morton. He was a retired detective from Knox County Sheriffs Department. He was a Colonel in the Division Cavalry Brigade and Commanding Officer […]
State Representative Andrew Farmer Works To Protect The Personal Information Of Tennessee Residents
State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) today addressed the recent Equifax data breach that jeopardized the personal information of more than 143 million U.S. consumers nationwide — including 3 million Tennessee residents — between May-July of 2017. Representative Farmer wants the hardworking families of District 17 to know that he is working to ensure that their […]
BILL RAY SHANDS
BILL RAY SHANDS, age 80, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at home September 19, 2017 following a lingering illness. He was a faithful member of Flat Gap Baptist Church, and was serving as a Trustee at the time of his death. He served his country for two years in the U. S. Army and […]
Morristown Police Warn of Sealing Service Scam
The Morristown Police Department is warning citizens of a recent home improvement scam. Two white males driving a white Ford pick-up truck with a mounted tank are representing themselves as an asphalt sealing service. The suspects stop unsolicited at a residence and offer to seal the driveway. Once they receive payment, they leave the residence […]
JEWELL DEAN BATEMAN BOLDEN
Jewell Dean Bateman Bolden, 69, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Heritage Center. She was the wife of Donald Bolden and was a member of Mill Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald Bolden; daughter, Leigh Ann Roop of Knoxville; son, John David Kirby of Jefferson City; grandchildren, Cydney […]
AEC Line Crews Help With Hurricane Irma Restoration
AEC line crews were released from storm restoration work on Saturday, September 16 and have returned safely home. Jim Greer, Director of Operations for AEC said “We are certainly thankful to have them home safely and we are glad that we were able to help the membership of Amicalola EMC and restore electric services damaged […]
NELLIE B. CARMICHAEL
Nellie B. Carmichael, age 85 of White Pine passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. She is a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church after being a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church for 67 years. She was saved at 11 years old and baptized in the French Broad River. She is a 1949 graduate […]
DAVID RICHARD HIDAY
DAVID RICHARD HIDAY, age 83 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday evening, September 16, 2017 at his home. He was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church; veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Magnavox. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Gladys Hiday; sisters, Sandy and Shirley […]
October First Friday Dining With Democrats
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our October First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, October 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will plan on joining us […]
IMOGENE DOUGLAS WHILLOCK
IMOGENE DOUGLAS WHILLOCK, age 95 of Kodak, TN passed away Friday evening, September 15, 2017. She was born January 27, 1922 the daughter of the late A.J. and Frances (Lowe) Douglas of Jefferson Co. She was a member of the Piedmont Baptist Church and spent her working years at Tennessee Handbags, Whiteway and Hodge Clothing […]