Third Annual Ruck March Is A Big Success
Kevin Poe, co- founder and coordinator for the Memorial Day Ruck March, would like to thank the community for coming out to show their support and respect for our fallen Veterans. “Our Nation’s heroes are honored by continuing to speak their names,” said Poe. Poe also shares that his Dad, Russell Turner, who is a […]
Official Signs of Tennessee
Though most Tennesseans would contend that their blood runs big orange, the color orange is nowhere to be found in the most “official” colors of Tennessee. The Tennessee State Seal is largely neutral colors with just a little green and blue and the State of Tennessee Tartan is a plaid pattern of white, dark green, […]
Crypto outbreaks linked to swimming have doubled since 2014
Outbreaks of a parasitic infection linked to swimming pools and water playgrounds are increasingly being reported to CDC, with twice as many outbreaks in 2016 as in 2014. At least 32 outbreaks caused by Cryptosporidium (also known as “Crypto”) linked to swimming pools or water playgrounds in the United States were reported in 2016, compared with 16 […]
Tennessee Joins $18.5 Million Settlement with Target Corporation over 2013 Data Breach
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today announced Tennessee has joined 46 other states and the District of Columbia in an $18.5 million settlement with Target Corporation to resolve the states’ investigation into the retail company’s 2013 data breach. The settlement represents the largest ever multistate data breach settlement. The states’ investigation, led by Connecticut […]
TDCI Offers Tips for Filing Insurance Claims, Selecting Contractors
In the wake of the heavy storms that affected Tennessee residents over the Memorial Day weekend, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) wants to help affected consumers recover as quickly as possible. Here’s a checklist of tips to keep in mind when filing an insurance claim or choosing a contractor to make repairs […]
ROBERTA GILKERSON HARGRAVE
ROBERTA GILKERSON HARGRAVE, age 98, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Life Care of Jefferson City. She was born August 31, 1918 in Mapleton, IA to Robert and Blanche McGleerey Gilkerson. She attended Mapleton schools through 10th grade and graduated from Denison (IA) High School in 1935. […]
ELLA F. VAN DYKE
ELLA F. VAN DYKE, age 71 of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday morning, May 26, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Ballard) Sweet and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Van Dyke; son, Darryl Van Dyke; sisters, Carolyn, Faye, Virsey and Debbie. […]
BARRY HILL
BARRY HILL, of Dandridge, TN died on May 25, 2017 at the age of 70. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge. He is a veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam era. He retired from the Knoxville Police Department after 31 years of service. Later he worked […]
MELISSA ELLIS McGHEE
MELISSA ELLIS McGHEE, age 34 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday morning, May 23, 2017. She is survived by her children, Jimmy Lee Spencer, III, Alyssa Fay Spencer, Jasmine Marie McGhee and Ty Edward McGhee; mother, Teresa (Doug) Heifner; father, William Ellis “Bill” Ellis, Sr.; sister, Stacy (Steven) Norton; brother, William Ellis, Jr. Graveside funeral services […]
NINA R. SHARP HODGSON
NINA R. SHARP HODGSON, age 90 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at her home. She was the daughter of the late William and Alice Koontz Sharp and was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis M. Hodgson, Jr.; sisters, Billie Noe, Imogene Sharp; brother, Henry Sharp; son-in-law, Terry Davis. Nina was […]
White Pine Library Announces Summer Reading Program
The White Pine Library will be hosting its Summer Reading Program for children June 1st through the the 29th. The meetings will be on Thursday mornings, 10:30 a.m. at White Pine Public Library.
Representative Andrew Farmer Appointed To National Law, Criminal Justice, & Public Safety Committee
State Representative Andrew Farmer (R–Sevierville) has been appointed to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety Committee by the Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Beth Harwell. The NCSL Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety Committee addresses underlying principles for a balanced state-federal system and takes policy positions […]
Jefferson City Public Library Opens Summer Reading Registration
Jefferson City Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs online registration is open! Links are on our Facebook page and the JCPL tab at www.jcpls.org . The official sign-up week is starts June 6th and runs all week. On June 8th, 9th, and 10th Kierval Productions will This year we have programs for all ages. Below is […]
Humane Society of Jefferson County Rolling Once Again
Imagine having a van full of animals. You’re on the way to take them to another location, so they can find their “furrever” home. Just as you’re cruising along, suddenly the van breaks down, and you’re stuck on the side of the road with the animals you have in tow. It’s hot, you’re scared, the […]
It’s Not Too Late To Register For All Saints Episcopal School 2017 Summer Camp
All Saints’ Episcopal School is excited to announce its line-up of activities for 2017 Summer Camp. For over 30 years All Saints has provided a quality, memory making and entertaining Summer Camp program for children in the Lakeway Area. The program runs from May 30 – July 28 and offers full and half day camps […]
CARRIE E. PARKS
Carrie E. Parks, age 85 of Morristown, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems. Carrie retired from Morristown Hamblen School System after serving 15 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; Matthew and Della McFeature Parks, brothers; Carter Parks, Clyde Parks, Lee Parks and […]