It’s Almost Over
This is the time of the year when folks really want to relax and spend some time with the family. The days are warm and the water on the local lakes looks good. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most hectic times for many people. The grind in on for both the county and […]
Calling All Girl Scouts! Alumnae Reunion on May 9
The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians (GSCSA) is hosting a free alumnae event for all former Girl Scouts on Thursday, May 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Marble Hall at Lakeshore Park, 5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Network with fellow Girl Scouts all while recognizing our most recent group of Gold Award Girl […]
Keep Kids Save Around Lawn Mowers
Keep your family safe around lawn mowers by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Only use a mower with a control that stops the mower blade from moving if the handle is let go. Children younger than 16 years should not be allowed to use ride-on mowers. Children younger than 12 years […]
Tennessee WIC Program Launches Electronic Benefit Transfer Card System
The Tennessee Women, Infants and Children or WIC Program has transitioned to an electronic benefit transfer system from a paper-based method of issuing benefits. Tennessee families participating in WIC now use their TNWIC cards instead of paper vouchers to purchase WIC-approved foods. TNWIC is now available in all 95 counties of Tennessee. “We are so […]
MARY JEAN “KERR” JONES
MARY JEAN “KERR” JONES, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with Jesus on May 3, 2019. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was the beloved wife of the late Curtis Jones. Also preceded in death by her parents, her infant son, and several brothers and sisters.She is survived by […]
THOMAS P. RUDOLPH
Thomas P. Rudolph age 81 of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Paducah, KY passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City following an extended illness. He was a lifelong member Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Paducah, KY where he was saved and accepted […]
Kids’ Allergies Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Your child’s allergy treatment should start with your pediatrician, who may refer you to a pediatric allergy specialist for additional evaluations and treatments. Here are 7 tips on how to treat your child’s allergies: Allergies feel like the cold, and can include headaches, runny noses, fatigue and other symptoms that can get in the way […]
Carson-Newman Introduces Physician Assistant Program
Carson-Newman University is offering graduate students the opportunity to enter high-wage jobs within the burgeoning healthcare field. The University’s new Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is now accepting students for the first cohort, which begins May 2020, pending provisional accreditation by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. The program […]
Tennessee Athletics Announces Summer of Smokey
Tennessee Athletics’ annual summer outreach tour takes on a different, more expansive look and feel this year, with the aim of blanketing the entire Volunteer State during the “Summer of Smokey.” Whereas in previous years the Big Orange Caravan made handful of stops in various cities around the state and Southeast region, the Summer of […]
Gov. Bill Lee Lauds General Assembly in Working Together to Pass Conservative Reforms
Thursday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the 2019 legislative session, a session which included the unanimous passage of his budget as well as the passage of his full agenda as outlined during his State of the State address in March. “In March, I presented our budget and a series of priorities which […]
BILLY A. CATE
BILLY A. CATE, age 70 of New Market (Dumplin Community) passed away Thursday evening, May 2, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late D.F. and Wilma Cate, whom he is preceded by also preceded by his wife, Florence Hope Cate and sister Brenda Kay Blake. He is survived by his […]
Paint Class at Dandridge Brewing Company May 15
Painting Class Dandridge Brewing Company 1237 Gay Street May 15th 6pm – 8pm $35 Per Person Registration Required: www.peacepaintlove.com Contact: Trina McMahan 865-318-5500
End of an Era; TWRA Officer Wayne Rich Retires
After 37-years-of-service to the hunters, anglers and boaters of Tennessee, Jefferson County Wildlife Officer Wayne Rich has retired. Wayne began his career with TWRA on April 1, 1982 a few days after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. His first assignment was part-time boating safety enforcement […]
JOHN WOODS
JOHN WOODS, age 76, of Talbott, TN passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at home with his family by his side. He was a member of Browns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from Berkline after 45 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Lorene Woods; granddaughter, Brittany; brother, Bob […]
MILDRED R. HARBIN
MILDRED R. HARBIN, age 85 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born April 23, 1934 and had just celebrated her 85th birthday. She was a wonderful Christian lady who was a faithful member of the Grace Baptist Church in Dandridge. She was […]