House Lawmakers Encourage Tennessee Students To Celebrate Freedom
This week, House lawmakers passed legislation that helps Tennessee students learn the principles of freedom in our nation’s founding documents. House Bill 287 designates the week of September 17 as “Celebrate Freedom Week” in Tennessee public schools. The week-long celebration will coincide with Constitution Day each September 17 and help students learn more about the […]
New Legislation Allows American Sign Language To Satisfy Foreign Language Requirements
This week, Republican lawmakers passed legislation that allows American Sign Language to be used to satisfy foreign language requirements in Tennessee high schools. House Bill 462, known as the American Sign Language bill, was initiated by Molly Ridgeway — a nonverbal student at Maryville College — and her boyfriend, Joshua Anderson. The legislation allows any […]
2017-2018 Budget Amendment Introduced
This week, Governor Bill Haslam introduced his amendment to the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget proposal that will be considered by the 110th General Assembly in the coming days. The appropriations amendment tracks closely to the Governor’s original budget proposal presented to the legislature on January 30, which for the second year in a row does […]
“One Year in Strawberry Plains Changed My Life Forever” By Ed Brantley : Program at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library, 3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy. Strawberry Plains, TN, invites the community to meet and greet Mr. Ed Brantley on May 8, 2017 at 5:00 pm. He will be speaking on of how he escaped a troubled experience in 1962, when he lived in Knoxville, TN. He lived with a local family in […]
Free Fishing Day Set for June 10
The 2017 TWRA “Free Fishing Day” is set for June 10. Wayne Rich will be hosting a Kids Fishing Day on Well Springs Road from 8:00 a.m. to 2p.m. Kids from the ages of 0 to 16 are invited to attend. Please bring your own fishing gear, and there will be prizes and snacks. For […]
JCHS Sport Physical and Tryout Schedule for the 2017-2018 Season
Sport Physicals: May 22 at the Patriot Academy. Sport Physicals for the 2017-18 season will begin at 3:30. Cost will be $10. For any questions, call Dan Jurek at Jefferson County High School (397-3182) Fall Sports Football: Summer workouts will begin on May 30 and will continue up until the Dead Period. The Dead Period […]
CAROLYN DWYLA PENNINGTON SEXTON
CAROLYN DWYLA PENNINGTON SEXTON, age 73, went to be with her Jesus on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She was a member of Leadvale Missionary Baptist Church in White Pine, TN. She was born in October of 1943 in Holmes County, FL. She was a devoted wife, homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who was strongly […]
State Fire Marshal & State Forester Urge Caution with Outdoor Burning
The historic 2016 Tennessee fall fire season drastically brought attention to how wildfires burn our woods, especially when the state is under severe drought conditions. While the severity of the drought has been reduced this spring, the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry remind Tennesseans that it is still […]
Rush Strong School Honors Top 10
The top 10 eighth grade students at Rush Strong School will be recognized for their superlative academic achievement during the school’s annual graduation ceremony. Each of these top scholars stand out among their peers for their scholarship and commitment to excellence. Logan Ballon, the son of Paul and Amy Ballon of New Market, enjoys math […]
Senate Approves Legislation Calling For One Full Semester of Tennessee History in State’s Public Schools
The Senate unanimously approved a bill Monday evening that would require Tennessee’s public schools to go back to teaching at least one full semester of Tennessee history. Senate Bill 631, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin), is named for the late Senator Douglas Henry, who was a great devotee of Tennessee history and who […]
Purkey to Deliver Commencement Address at Walters State
Commissioner David Purkey, head of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, will be deliver the spring commencement address for Walters State Community College. Commencement begins at 10 a.m. on May 6 in the Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center. The college will confer 1,352 degrees and certificates. Purkey has dedicated his life […]
BETTY JANE MURPH
BETTY JANE MURPH, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. Preceded in death by brother, Tommy Murph; and sisters, Billie McClane and Mary Nell Roberts. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jefferson City. Survived by brother, James A. Murph, and wife Teresia of New Market, TN; nieces […]
Jefferson County League of Women Voters Legislative Breakfast May 6
The Jefferson County League of Women Voters invites all interested citizens to attend the annual Legislative Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., May 6, 2017 at Perkins Restaurant, I-40 Exit 417/highway 92. State Senator Frank Nicely and Representatives Andrew Farmer and Jeremy Faison have been invited to attend. Langdon Potts, Jefferson County Finance Director, will speak. Brenda […]
White Takes 44-29 Win in DISH Orange & White Game
The offense had its day as the White team took a 44-29 win over the Orange team in the 2017 DISH Orange and White Game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The game was shortened to one half due to inclement weather. Junior quarterback Quinten Dormady went 10-for-10 for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Redshirt […]
DAVID ELMER GALE
DAVID ELMER GALE, age 72, of Dandridge, TN passed away on April 23, 2017. He was born October 15, 1944 in Peekskill, NY. He was retired from IBM in Mechanicsburg, PA, was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam, was a member of the Port Orange Bible […]