Second Meeting Of Legislative Task Force On Opioid Abuse Kicks Off At East Tennessee State University
This week at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), the second meeting of the legislative task force on opioid and prescription drug abuse kicked off. House Speaker Beth Harwell helped lead the discussion with stakeholders from across the state who attended the meeting to speak out about Tennessee’s growing drug epidemic. Dr. Robert Pack, director of […]
Legislation To Help Adults Without A Degree Access Higher Education Moves Forward In House
Legislation spearheaded by House Republicans to help adults without a degree access higher education moved forward this week after getting a positive nod from the House Government Operations Committee. House Bill 531, named the Tennessee Reconnect Act, would make Tennessee the first state in the nation to offer all Tennessee adults without a degree access […]
BILLY RAY LAWSON
Billy Ray Lawson, age 55 of White Pine, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at UT Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Bobbie Lawson. He is survived by his children, Brad (Julie) Lawson and Cenia (Matt) Lamb, grandchildren, Ian Lawson and Waylon Lamb, sisters, Claudine (Steve) Harris and […]
BOBBIE J. BROWN
BOBBIE J. BROWN, age 83, Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 following an extended illness. Bobbie was born December 27, 1931 in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of the late Hobart and Clara (Davis) Moore. She was a member of the French Broad Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death […]
Dandridge Farmer’s Market Vendor Meeting Set For April 6
The Dandridge Farmer’s Market will have a meeting for all vendors on Thursday April 6, 2017. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Dandridge Public Works Building.
General Assembly Passes Property Tax Relief Bill For East Tennessee Fire Victims
This week in Nashville, House members passed legislation to provide additional support to East Tennessee families that had property damaged by wildfires that swept through Sevier County and surrounding areas last November. The bill calls for prorating the 2016 tax assessment for a homeowner’s real property or a business owner’s personal property, if it sustained […]
Shady Grove UMC Children’s Choir to Honor Wildfire Victims
The Shady Grove UMC Children’s Choir will be dedicating a special singing of “Not Too Far From Here”. On March 26, the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services are aimed to honor some of the families that Shady Grove has helped. Shady Grove United Methodist Church is located at 1675 Harold Patterson Rd, Dandridge TN […]
Modern Woodmen and Its Members Helped Contribute More Than $1.3 Million to Eastern Tennessee in 2016
Residents and community organizations in eastern Tennessee benefitted from $1,369,746.43 in assistance from Modern Woodmen of America and its local community partnerships in 2016, according to recently released results from the fraternal financial services organization. These dollars support social, educational, volunteer and fundraising activities in the region. The contribution includes $1,263,275.00 raised locally by Modern […]
Season Tickets On Sale Now to Clarence Brown Theatre’s 2017/2018 Season
The Clarence Brown Theatre announces its exciting eight-play lineup for the 2017/2018 Season, which includes two Tony-winning musicals, a classic play by Chekhov, a new CBT-commissioned drama, the return of our holiday classic, and more! Sales for renewing and new subscriptions are on sale now. Season ticket holders enjoy several exclusive benefits, including free ticket […]
New Market Fire Department to Host Medic Blood Drive for Joan Austin
The Medic Regional Blood Center will be in the Fire Hall of New Market Fire Department on Tuesday, March 28. The replacement drive for Joan Austin is scheduled to take place from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All donors will receive a free t-shirt and a coupon for a free Texas Roadhouse appetizer. The New […]
EVELYN JOAN COCHRAN PHILLIPS
EVELYN JOAN COCHRAN PHILLIPS, age 60, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully at Tennova North in Knoxville on March 19, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Beecher and Helen Cochran; grandparents, Bruce and Sallie Cochran, and Jack and Bonnie Prater; brother-in-law, Chris Bowling; niece, Michelle Miller. She is survived by her loving husband, […]
PATRICIA ANN WINGATE
Patricia Ann Wingate, 60, of White Pine, TN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was born in Clinton, TN on September 7th 1956 to Adelyn and Charles “Buck” Green. Patricia was a professional artist, exceptional in her work, and loved to draw horses and paint landscapes. A very spiritual person, she loved […]
BENJAMIN ROSS TOWLES
Benjamin Ross Towles was extraordinary. On March 19, 2017 the world lost a very strong and courageous young man. In his short life he touched so many with his smile, his wit, his personality and his unwavering will to live. Benjamin Ross Towles was born on June 7th, 1994 to Michelle R. Reff. When Ben […]
JAMES ARTHUR LeCLAIR
JIM LeCLAIR, age 73 of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday morning, March 18, 2017 at his home. He was born, April 17, 1943 in Haverhill, MA the son of the late Joffree and Pricillia Donovan LeClair. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during the Vietnam Conflict and was a retired electronics […]
KENNETH C. DEAN
Kenneth C. Dean, age 82 of White Pine, passed away at Heritage Center in Morristown on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served proudly while in Korea. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Bertha Dean and daughter-in-law, Kay Dean. He is […]
DIANE BRADFORD VICK
DIANE BRADFORD VICK, age 63 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born June 29, 1953 in Richmond, VA the daughter of the late Carrol and Rebecca (Cheeley) Bradford. Diane was witty, stubborn and the most loving wife and mother, grandmother one could have and will be greatly missed. She is […]