WILLIAM J. LOUBERT
Loubert – William J. of White Pine, entered into rest June 26, 2017, beloved husband for 49 years to Rosemarie (Nati),Louberti, dear father of Michele (Michael) Washam, and William (Jennifer) Louberti, 8 cherished grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild: son of the late Louis & Vivian Loubert, brother of Vivian, Thomas (Julie) and Charles (Sharon) Loubert & […]
Canning College Hosted by the UT Extension
UT Extension is providing classes on safely preserving your fruits and vegetables. You will learn how to can food with a water bath and pressure canner. The class is limited to 12 people and you must preregister for this class. To register you need to call UT Extension at (865) 397-2969. The cost of the […]
JOE J. LAWSON
JOE J. LAWSON, age 92 of Dandridge passed away Friday morning, June 23, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Louise Lawson; son, Rex (Phyllis) Lawson; daughters, Shirley (Donald) Smith, Judy (David) Johnson and Betty (David) Pebbles; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family extends a special thanks to the dedicated […]
Governor Haslam’s Weekly Wrap-up
Governor Haslam, Commissioner Rolfe to Make Economic Development Trip to Europe Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe will travel to Europe from June 26 to June 30 for an economic development trip designed to strengthen ties with European businesses and increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in Tennessee. […]
Ninth Annual Operation Dry Water Set for June 30 – July 2
he Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, June 30-July 2. Operation Dry Water is a national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) awareness and enforcement campaign directed toward reducing alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities. Operation Dry Water is held the weekend prior to the Independence Day (July 4) […]
‘Tis The Season: Wildlife Should Remain Wild
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officials are experiencing an increase in the illegal removal of wildlife and wishes to remind people that not only is taking wildlife from nature unlawful, it can have harmful effects on humans, pets, and wildlife populations. Animals most often taken include fawns, turtles, squirrels and baby raccoons. Sometimes the intent is […]
FRANCES JUNE SECRETS
Frances June Secrets, age 92 of Talbott, TN, born in Circleville, Ohio on June 2, 1925, went to be with Jesus on June 22, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, brother, and 3 sisters. She is survived by loving daughter, Connie (Ron) Plasencia; two granddaughters, Aimee Lee (Ben) Snider and Dana Rene’ (Paul) Nies, three […]
BRADFORD RILEY MASON
Bradford Riley Mason, 24, of White Pine, TN, passed away unexpectedly June 21, 2017. He was born February 23, 1993, in Morristown, TN, the son of Tim Mason and Shaunda Conley. A graduate of Jefferson County High School, Brad was a member of the Patriot football team, where Coach Joey Wood had a huge impact […]
Patient Race and Gender Are Important In Predicting Heart Attacks in ER
Researchers at the George Washington University (GW) found that certain symptoms are more and less predictive of patients’ risk for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which includes heart attack, in patients of different gender and race. “When people come to the emergency department with chest pain or shortness of breath, emergency physicians must diagnose the cause. […]
JOE TOM CALLOWAY
Joe Tom Calloway, age 82 of Talbott, TN passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Life Care Center in Jefferson City, TN. He was retired from Roadway Express. He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Calloway, daughter, Elizabeth Jean “Jeanie” Darnell, and sons-in-law, Larry Taylor and Danny Darnell. He is survived by his […]
JOHNNY A. HENRY
Johnny A. Henry, 79, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday June 20th at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a battle with pneumonia. After graduating from Holtville High School, Johnny joined the U. S. Navy. After the Navy, Johnny was a photographer for the Montgomery Advertiser until he started his own business. Johnny married his […]
DANNY JOE SPURLING
DANNY JOE SPURLING, age 60 of Sevierville, TN passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born in Dandridge, TN the son of the late Edward and Bertha (Haynes) Spurling and was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth Spurling and Gene Lindsey; sister, Mildred Lindsey Blackwell. He is survived by his sister Shirley (Bob) […]
All Saints Open House, June 27
All Saints’ Episcopal School invites all families considering an exceptional education for their children in an independent Christian school to attend their Open House on Tuesday, June 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Families may view their students work, examine curriculum, take a personal tour of the […]
Mossy Creek Cruzers, Craft Show and Swap Meet Set For Saturday July 8
The Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Show, Craft Show and Swap Meet is quickly approaching! It will be Saturday, July 8th, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. It will be held at Jefferson Middle School on highway 11-E in Jefferson City. We have the open car show and motorcycles are welcomed too. Also a craft show […]
Local ‘Hams’ In International Event, June 24th – 25th
Lakeway Amateur Radio Club members will demonstrate a live emergency radio stations by deploying generators, equipment & antennas on site at the Dumplin Valley Boys & Girls Club grounds off Route #92, Jefferson City across from the Patriot Hills Golf course. The Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) sponsors ‘Field Day’ across North America as both […]
State 2017 IMPROVE Act Increases Vehicle Registration Fees To Fund Road And Bridge Projects
The 2017 IMPROVE Act was signed into law funding 1,000 road and bridge projects across Tennessee’s 95 counties. In order to fund the improvements one portion of the plan calls for an increase in certain vehicle registration fees. 100% of the increase goes to the state highway fund. The IMPROVE Act also reduced various taxes in other areas of […]