Heating Woes Leaves Students Shivering
The return of frigid temperatures to the area has brought more than inconvenience to students and staff at the Patriot Academy. For several days, they have struggled with working in a space that has ranged from uncomfortable to cold due to heating issues at the Patriot Academy. With multiple classrooms without heat, administrators have moved […]
Top Spot: Tennessee Ascends to Number 1 In AP Rankings
Riding a 12-game win streak and fueled by one of the most efficient offensive attacks in the nation, Tennessee ascended to the top spot in Monday’s updated Associated Press Top 25 rankings. It marks the second time in program history that the Volunteers have earned the top spot in the AP poll. The first came […]
Number of Federal Unemployment Claims Doubles in Ten Days
The number of federal employees applying for Tennessee unemployment insurance benefits has more than doubled during the last 10 days as the partial shutdown of the United States government moves into its fourth week. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s (TDLWD) Unemployment Security Division processed 400 claims for federal employees from the day […]
Over 50 Percent of Tennessee Public High School Seniors Raise Score on ACT Senior Retake
Interim Commissioner Dr. Lyle Ailshie announced today that 76.1 percent of the state’s public high school class of 2019—53,478 students—participated in the department’s third ACT Senior Retake opportunity in October 2018, the state’s highest participation rate on record. Of those seniors who retook the ACT in 2018, more than 50 percent increased their composite score […]
Tennessee Unemployment Holds Steady During December
New data released Thursday by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips showed Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady during the final month of 2018. The seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for December 2018 was 3.6 percent, which mirrored the rate from the previous month. “Tennessee’s unemployment […]
No. 20/17 Lady Vols Fall To Alabama, 86-65
Zaay Green recorded her first career double-double and No. 20/17 Tennessee out-rebounded Alabama, 49-44, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a UA team that shot a blistering 50 percent from the floor en route to an 86-65 Tide victory in Tuscaloosa. Sophomore Evina Westbrook was Tennessee’s (12-5, 1-4 SEC) high scorer with 19 points and five assists. Zaay Green finished the day […]
Jefferson County Schools Governor’s Pre-K Programs
Jefferson County Schools offers “free” preschool programs at all 8 elementary schools in the county. Our quality preschool program serves 20 children at each site and meet 5 days a week for 5 ½ hours each day. Transportation will be provided by the parent. Student eligibility Criteria: Students must be four years of age by […]
Patriot Shooters Sign – Up Meeting
There will be a sign-up meeting for the Jefferson Co 4-H Patriot Shooters January 29 at the 4-H Office 1111 Lake Dr, Dandridge. Meeting starts at 6:30pm.
Hunter Safety Class at New Market Elementary
Hunter Safety Classes will be offered at New Market Elementary School. Participants must be 9 years old to attend the class instructed by Wayne Rich. February 22, 2019 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. February 23, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. February 25, 2019 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All participants must […]
DENNIS HOUSTON WHITEHEAD
DENNIS HOUSTON WHITEHEAD, age 78, of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2019, where he is rejoicing in the Lord’s presence, for the promise that was made to him on the day that he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Dennis, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and devoted […]
DR. HOWARD CHITWOOD
DR. HOWARD CHITWOOD, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019. He earned degrees from Cumberland College, Carson Newman College, University of Florida and University of Tennessee, and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. In 1957 he returned to Carson Newman College where he taught mathematics for 38 […]
No. 3 Tennessee Downs Arkansas, 106-87
Behind a 31-point contribution from the bench in the first half, No. 3 Tennessee jumped on the Arkansas Razorbacks early, guiding the Vols to a 106-87 win in Thompson-Boling Arena. The Vols (15-1, 4-0 SEC) 106 points scored against the Razorbacks (10-6, 1-3 SEC) marked the most against a conference opponent since Feb. 9, 2000, […]
AG Slatery Joins $1.5M Settlement with Neiman Marcus Over 2013 Data Breach
The Neiman Marcus Group LLC has agreed to pay $1.5 million and implement policies to resolve an investigation with 43 states and the District of Columbia into the 2013 breach of customer payment card data at 77 Neiman Marcus stores in the United States. In January 2014, Neiman Marcus disclosed that payment card data collected […]
Schofield, Vols Posting Impressive Numbers During 10-Game Winning Streak
Recently, the 6-6 guard has been on fire and has hit several clutch shots for the third-ranked Volunteers. Whether it was the career-high six 3-pointers to lift the Vols over top-ranked Gonzaga or his dagger three from the corner to silence a raucous Florida crowd, Schofield has been playing at another level lately. Nov. 23 […]
Farmers Offered New Cost Share Opportunity for Certification Program
Tennessee farmers looking to expand their markets and increase food safety by becoming Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certified now have the opportunity to receive financial assistance from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). GAP certification allows producers to sell directly to more businesses and institutions with stringent food safety requirements, such as grocery stores or […]
PATSY C. STAHL
Patsy C. Stahl, age 80 of Dandridge, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at her residence. Patsy was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother; Lucille Lynch Brown. Survivors include her husband of 45 years; Tim Stahl, sons; David Rimmer and Jeff Rimmer (Kim) and grandchildren, […]