Cross County Band Host Spring Performance
Jefferson County High School’s gym was filled with tunes on Thursday night as band programs from across the county came together to perform. The mega band, which included band programs from Jefferson County Schools, was composed of all skill levels from fifth grade to high school. The Jefferson County Marching Band had the chance to […]
HOLLY SWEARINGEN
HOLLY SWEARINGEN, age 34 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, April 22, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital, Powell, TN following a sudden illness. She is survived by her husband, George Swearingen; father and mother, James “Eddie” Smith Margaret “Sissy “ Smith; beloved brother, Brandon Smith; 2 “daughter nieces, Torissia Seymour and Lekiesha Elmore; very […]
WILLAM JAMES ‘BILL’ SIBLEY
William James “Bill” Sibley of Baneberry, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 22, 2017. He is a veteran of the US Air Force and retired from the Chrysler Corporation. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Alva Sibley, sisters, Kathryn Jane, Mary Lou and Diane Alva. He is survived by […]
ERNEST E. CRISWEL
ERNEST E. CRISWELL, age 74, of Dandridge TN, formerly of Bryson City, NC Passed away April 22, 2017 at his home. He was born November 13, 1942, the son of the late Robert Eugene and Marion June Criswell. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Criswell and brother, John Criswell. Ernest is survived […]
House Approves Legislation To Remove Burdensome And Outdated Regulations From Law Books
The full House passed legislation this week to remove unneeded governmental regulations and red tape from the system by exempting those whose profession is shampooing hair from having to acquire a barber or cosmetology license before being able to run their businesses. Currently, a person in the shampooing business must submit an application, pay a […]
House Republicans Enhance Transportation Safety For Tennessee Students
Monday evening, House lawmakers unanimously approved legislation designed to enhance safety and create more oversight of school bus transportation for Tennessee students. As passed, House Bill 322 requires all school districts, including charter schools, to appoint a transportation supervisor to monitor and oversee student transportation. This supervisor must receive annual training developed from the Tennessee […]
White Pine Honors Top 10
Abbey Michelle Rooker was born March 7, 2003. She attends 8th Grade at White Pine School and has maintained the “A” honor roll every year. She has been honored with the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence as well as the Principal’s Award of Excellence on numerous occasions. Abbey has been a participant in the National […]
Smoky Mountain Opry Theater Gives $100,000 to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
The Smoky Mountain Opry Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., gave $100,000 to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital this week. Jim Hedrick, co-owner of the Smoky Mountain Opry Theater and senior vice president of Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group said, “Our own little employee family has been greatly helped by the amazing medical care they have received from […]
Legislation Aimed At Protecting Elderly Tennesseans From Abuse Moves Forward
Legislation sponsored by House Republicans that cracks down on elder abuse and exploitation continues to advance through the House committee process. House Bill 810, known as the Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act, closes legal loopholes in existing abuse laws to further protect some of our most vulnerable from criminal targeting. The legislation increases penalties […]
TWRA Conducts Research on Pygmy Rattlesnakes
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is assisting wildlife biologists at Tennessee State University in research to determine the distribution of pygmy rattlesnakes in Tennessee. The pygmy rattlesnake is listed as a threatened species in Tennessee and the research will help in conservation efforts to preserve the species in the state. Native to Tennessee, pygmy rattlesnakes […]
CLYDE OLIVER RILEY
CLYDE OLIVER RILEY, age 84, of Tampa, FL and formerly of East Tennessee passed away on April 20, 2017 at the James Haley Veterans Hospital after a long fight with COPD. Born in Knoxville, TN in 1933, raised in a boys’ home in Mount Olive, TN from age two until he joined the United States […]
Jefferson County Library Hosts Day of Children’s Events
Jefferson County Library hosted a very special day of children’s events. Among them, McIntyre the Scottish Terrier from the Bedtime Stories from McIntyre’s Farm series, was an honored guest. The author, Sandy Whittle, read one of the stories to the many children in attendance. Director of Jefferson County Library, Anjanae Brueland, meets McIntyre and his […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison Responds To The Passage Of The IMPROVE Act
This week in Nashville, members of the Tennessee General Assembly passed House Bill 534, the “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads, and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy (IMPROVE) Act” — a proposal that Governor Bill Haslam introduced in January that raises the gas and diesel tax and implements a series of other fees in an effort to […]
IMPROVE Act Passes House Of Representatives
This week, members of the Tennessee General Assembly passed House Bill 534, the “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads, and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy (IMPROVE) Act” — a proposal that Governor Bill Haslam introduced in January in an effort to help fund the state’s $10 billion backlog of road construction projects. House Bill 534 is a […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School PART Thrivent Action Team To Kick Off Thier “Grow Learning, Grow Giving” Project To Expand “God’s Bounty Garden” Community Impact
Thrivent Financial member Louise Dyer and All Saints’ Episcopal School are joining together to form a Thrivent Action Team focused on service and education through their “Grow Learning, Grow Giving” Community Impact Project. Thrivent Action Teams are led by Thrivent members who identify and want to meet an immediate community need. Mrs. Dyer is leading […]
Jefferson Middle School Honors Top Ten
Kyungjoo Han is an eighth grader at Jefferson Middle School. He is the son of Yonuk and Yujin Lee. His favorite subjects are Math and Science. Kyungjoo is considering a career in mathematics. At JMS he participated in band and STEM. Miller Grimsley is an eighth grader at Jefferson Middle School. He is the son […]