Record Number of Tickborne Diseases Reported in U.S. in 2017
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show tickborne diseases are again on the rise. In 2017, state and local health departments reported a record number of cases of tickborne disease to CDC. Cases of Lyme disease, anaplasmosis/ehrlichiosis, spotted fever rickettsiosis (including Rocky Mountain spotted fever), babesiosis, tularemia, and Powassan virus disease all increased—from […]
Lady Vols Seize Junkadoo Title, 73-69, Over UAB
No. 11/11 Tennessee came from 12 points down in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime and seize a hard-fought victory over UAB, 73-69, on Saturday in the Junkanoo Division title game at the 2018 Women’s Junkanoo Jam. Sophomore forward Rennia Davis, who was named the tournament MVP, led the Lady Vols (5-0) with […]
ROBERT E. (BOBBY) MCHAFFIE
ROBERT E. (BOBBY) MCHAFFIE, age 53, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at his home after an extended battle with cancer. Bobby was a loyal employee to Davey (Wolf) Tree. The son of life long farmers, Bob and Joyce McHaffie, Bobby also dedicated his life to agriculture. Preceded in death by […]
LYDIA ANN (MOORE) RIVES
LYDIA ANN (MOORE) RIVES, age 92, of Jefferson City, TN born February 16, 1926 to Charles T. and Nobie H. Moore in Memphis, TN died November 22, 2018 while living at Signature Lifestyles of Jefferson City. Lydia graduated from Central High School in Memphis in 1944. She attended Carson-Newman College and graduated with a B. […]
JAMES “JIM” AARON
JAMES “JIM” AARON, age 78, met Jesus on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 following a brief illness at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. He was a gifted pilot, wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and a Mason. A retiree of Roadway Express after 38 years of service and former […]
Several Jefferson County Schools Earn Reward School for 2018
On Tuesday, November 20, Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Schools, presented the principal and faculty of each deserving school with their “Reward School” Banner. Banners were provided by the Tennessee State Department of Education.
AUDREY O. LINE
AUDREY O. LINE, age 92, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Serenity House in Morristown. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by husband, James F. Line; daughter, Pettis Ann Moody. She is survived by her son, […]
JAMES CHARLES “CHARLIE” DUVALL
JAMES CHARLES “CHARLIE” DUVALL, age 72 of New Market passed away suddenly Monday, November 20, 2018. He was a retired law enforcement officer after many years of service having served on the University of Tennessee police force, Dandridge Police Department where he served as the Town’s 2nd chief of police and presently was a bailiff […]
ROGER WILLIAM HICKS
Roger Hicks, age 53, of Rutledge, TN passed away suddenly on November 18, 2018. Memorial service will be held at a later date in North Carolina.
KENNETH “KENNY” WAYNE CATE
Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Cate age 72 of New Market passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; Tilmon Swain Cate and Pearl Jane Parker. Graveside services will be held, Sunday, November 18, 2018, 3:00pm at Cate Cemetery with Bro. Charlie Blake officiating. Family will receive friends Sunday from […]
JAMES HOWARD MASON
JAMES HOWARD MASON, age 73, of New Market, TN passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a former teacher and coach in the Anderson County School System, and a veteran of the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by his parents, James and […]
Vols Fall To Missouri In Home Finale
It was a back-and-forth affair into the third quarter, but Tennessee was unable to keep pace with a potent Missouri attack in a 50-17 loss in front of a crowd of 88,224 on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. “The offense did a good job coming out and getting a score to start the second half, but […]
EUGENE “PETE” THOMAS
EUGENE “PETE” THOMAS, age 90, of Knoxville, TN passed away November 14, 2018 with his devoted wife of 68 years by his side. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Bernice and Ruth Thomas, and sister, Donna Satterfield. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Hillis; son, Danny Thomas (Tonja); daughters, Cathy Tarver […]
DAR Hosts Veterans Day Luncheon
A small table set for one, a white tablecloth, an empty chair, an inverted crystal goblet, a slice of lemon, grains of salt, a single red rose, a red ribbon, a burning candle, and a Holy Bible were all central to the Missing Man Ceremony at the Second Annual Veterans Day Program, November 10, hosted […]
