Gov. Bill Lee Issues First Executive Order to Address Accelerated Transformation of Rural Areas
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued his first executive order, requiring all state executive departments to issue a statement of rural impact and provide recommendations for better serving rural Tennessee. “My administration will place a high emphasis on the development and success of our rural areas,” said Lee. “Our first executive order sends a clear message […]
Jefferson County Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud
A Jefferson County woman is charged with TennCare fraud for falsely reporting her income in order to obtain healthcare insurance benefits through the state program. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) with the assistance of the Jefferson City Police Department today announced the arrest of Consuelo Morales, 44, of Jefferson City. A Jefferson County Grand Jury charged Morales […]
C-N Announces New Associate Degree
Students will soon have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts degree in photography at Carson-Newman University. Beginning in fall 2019, the new degree path will utilize specialized coursework derived in large part from C-N’s Bachelor of Arts in photography degree. The A.A. in photography has been approved by the National Association of Schools […]
TN Promise FAFSA Filing Deadline February 1, 2019
The TN Promise Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing deadline is quickly approaching. Friday, February 1, 2019 is the final day for both TN Promise high school and college students to complete the FAFSA to retain scholarship eligibility. The FAFSA, a federal application, is the primary financial aid application that any student enrolling […]
League of Women Voters to Meet February 12
Denise Aludo, Executive Director of Lakeway CASA, will present the program at the February 12 meeting of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters. Ms. Aludo’s topic will be “Children–Collateral Damage in the War on Drugs.” Members of the public are encouraged to attend and to join the discussion after the program. League meetings are […]
ALVIN N. OGLE
ALVIN N. OGLE, age 91, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Magdalene Knight Ogle; parents, Isaac and Martha Oakley Ogle; brothers, Bill, Fred and Lee Ogle; sisters, Novella Nolan, Lena Latham, Blanche Latham, […]
LENA S. RAXTER
LENA S. RAXTER, age 100, formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at The Lantern in Clinton, TN. She was born June 29, 1918 in Russell County, VA to the late Elmer and Grace Combs Sargent. She was a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church near Dandridge. Preceding her in death were […]
MAXINE “CISSIE” HUNT
Maxine “Cissie” Hunt, age 65, of Dandridge, TN passed away on January 22, 2019. The visitation will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm and the funeral service to follow at 7:00pm with Reverend Max Frye officiating. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11:00am at Shady […]
BEARNICE A. CARMICHAEL
Bearnice A. Carmichael, of White Pine, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 21, 2019. Bearnice was born on March 26, 1947 to the late Sam and Roada Estes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Carmichael and her parents. She is survived by longtime companion and friend of 25 […]
Sen. Niceley Appointed to Leadership of Two Key Senate Committees
State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) has been appointed to the leadership of two key committees in the Tennessee Senate. Niceley will serve as 1st Vice-Chairman of the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and 2nd Vice-Chairman of the Transportation and Safety Committee. The appointments were made by Lt. Governor Randy McNally during the General Assembly’s 2019 […]
Parrott – Wood Memorial Library to Provide Technology Classes
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library has received a TOP Grant for 2019 (Training Opportunities for the Public) in the amount of $3,000.00. This grant was made possible through The Tennessee State Library and the Department of Economic and Community Development. The library will be able to provide much needed technology classes for the community. Space is limited […]
Speaker Casada Names Representative Farmer Chairman of House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville)Chairman of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The 7-member subcommittee will be responsible for all matters and legislation related to criminal law. “Chairman Farmer has a remarkable record of legislative excellence during his time serving his community as a member of our General Assembly,” […]
Jefferson County Dining with Democrats February 1
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our February First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, February 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will plan on joining us […]
To Set the Record Straight
As adults, we tell children to own up to their mistakes, learn from them and then move on. It is really good advice. Should we, as adults and especially adults that oversee children, not model that behavior. Last week, during a County Commission meeting, the Director of the Boys and Girls Club was addressing the […]