Happy Mother’s Day
She’s the one that nurtured you, comforted you, held you, raised you. Ballgames, band-aids and dance recitals, she was there. She has many names such as mother, mom, mama, and mommy. Today is the day labeled to honor her, but we should honor her every day. Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908, […]
SCOTT JAMES
Scott James, age 97, of Dandridge, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was a retiree of Sears, Roebuck and Company, a member of Edgemont Church of God and an Army veteran of WWII. Scott was a woodworker and an avid fisherman that loved to fish Douglas Lake.He was preceded in death by his parents, […]
MARY ELLEN WILLIAMS
Mary Ellen Williams, age 83, of Bean Station, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Heritage House in Morristown. She was of the Baptist faith and a mother that absolutely loved her children.Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Sunny and Susie Miller, a daughter; Phyllis Ann Williams, brothers; Robert, Harvey and Billy Miller […]
Insect Bite and Repellant Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Keep your family safe from injury, itches and insect-transmitted disease this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Don’t use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your child. Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and gardens where flowers are in bloom. […]
MARY ELLEN (TAYLOR) PATTON
Mary Ellen (Taylor) Patton, age 95, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Signature Lifestyles. An area resident since 1991, she was born July 10, 1923 in New Bremen, OH, the daughter of James D. and Rhea V. (Riley) Taylor. Married to Wayne L. Belton, who proceeded her in death in […]
CLYDE PRESTON LINDSEY
CLYDE PRESTON LINDSEY, age 92, of the Dumplin Community went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence. Clyde served in the United States Airforce and was a member of the Kodak Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He was baptized in the Dumplin Creek at the age of 11yrs and […]
LINDA JEAN CURRY
Linda Jean Curry, age 69 of White Pine, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems after a brief illness. Linda was the owner/operator of White Pine Pizza. She is survived by her son, Danny Curry of White Pine. A Memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Announcement of Maximum Effective Rate of Interest on Home Loans
The Federal National Mortgage Association has discontinued its free market auction system for commitments to purchase conventional home mortgages. Therefore, the Commissioner of Financial Institutions hereby announces that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans as set by the General Assembly in 1987, Public Chapter 291, for the month of June, 2019 is 6.93 […]
Rocky Valley Baptist Church Vacation Bible School May 31 – June 1.
Rocky Valley Baptist Church located at 1422 Rocky Valley Road in New Market announces its annual Vacation Bible School. This year, VBS will be on Friday, May 31st from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 1st from 12:00-4:30 p.m. Our theme is “Yee-Haw” a frontier adventure where kids will discover that God gives good gifts! Ages […]
Missing Dog
Smoky, a seven month old, seven pound toy Manchester Terrier puppy has been missing since Monday, May 5, 2019. He has a grey collar and is very skiddish. No questions asked if returned, and a reward will be offered. His family is devastated. Anyone with information can contact Cheryl Roach at 865-748-5146.
Strawberry Season Is Here and Farmers Are Ready
Despite the wet start to spring, sweet and juicy strawberries are prime for picking in most areas of Tennessee. If you are looking for the freshest berries, you need to go straight to the farm. “We are seeing more ripe strawberries by the day.” Mitchell Hyde of Hyde Farms in Loudon County said. “The more […]
DOE and County Focus on Upcoming Budget Deadlines
Jefferson County and Jefferson County Department of Education are looking at a quickly approaching deadline to complete the proposed budget document for the fiscal year 2019/20. With both the Jefferson County Budget Committee and the Jefferson County School Board hosting several budget related meetings this month, the hope is to have a balanced budget document […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is movement. The head governmental hive is looking at a nest of nasty and Buzzy Bees in the Know are pointing to an empty honey jar. The low humm is that some of the powers that bee are looking for the price per penny bee fore many major pollination proclamations. […]
