Tennessee Occupational Employment and Wages – May 2017
Tennesseans took home a little more money in their paycheck last year according to the latest data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The median wage earned for all Tennessee occupations increased by 3.16 percent between May 2016 and May 2017 to $33,870. “It’s always a positive to see wages […]
Gov. Haslam, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Announce Record-Setting High for Economic Impact
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Kevin Triplett announced today Tennessee tourism’s direct domestic and international travel expenditures reached a new all-time record high of $20.7 billion in 2017, up 6.3 percent over the previous year, as reported by the U.S. Travel Association. The announcement was made at the Musicians Hall […]
ROY LEE HURST
ROY LEE HURST, age 86 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, August 30, 2018 at the University of Tennesse Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Trula (Garner) Hurst; parents, Isaac Richard and Glennie (Melton) Hurst; son, Melvin Hurst; daughter, Patricia (Darlene) Hurst; grandson, Jeffrey Boyd; brothers and sisters, Norine Terry, […]
ROBERT “BOB” THOMAS
ROBERT “BOB” THOMAS, age 73, of New Market, TN passed away on August 29, 2018. He was the owner and operator of Mountain Wood Cookins’ for many years. “Chicken Bob” was well known for cooking his broasted chicken. Preceded in death by parents, Winfred and Gladys Thomas; sisters, Betty and Margaret; brothers, Bill, Clarence, Cliff […]
LOUISE JEANNIE DUPELEY DICKENSON
LOUISE JEANNIE DUPELEY DICKENSON, PhD. age 95, of Morristown, TN and formerly of Jefferson City, TN passed away August 28, 2018. Dr. Dickenson was born April 24, 1923 in Algiers, Algeria which was part of the territorial France. She came to the United States in 1947 as a war bride. In 1959 she graduated from […]
Lady Patriots Soccer Blazes Down the Field
The Jefferson County Lady Patriots Soccer Team has been fall sports’ little secret. The girls’ season started back on August 10, against Carter. They ran away with the victory, and have been on fire ever since. Most recently, over the past weekend, the Lady Patriots competed against Cleveland, Fairview, and Corbin to bring the Smoky […]
BETTY JEAN GROGAN
BETTY JEAN GROGAN, age 83 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Benham, KY passed away Monday morning, August 27, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith and will be remembered as a loving mother who enjoyed cooking and caring for her family and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles […]
Dr. Ryan Fogg Presents Solo Piano Recital At Carson-Newman
Carson-Newman University’s Dr. Ryan Fogg will present a solo piano recital on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Thomas Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The program will feature a set of variations by Czerny, the Schumann Fantasy, the Bach-Busoni Chaconne and the well-known Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin. […]
Planning Christmas Dinner in August? Well, You Should Be!
The dog days of summer seem an odd time to start planning holiday menus. However, if you want locally produced meats grown and processed just the way you like them gracing your holiday tables, it’s time to track down that rack of lamb, pasture raised turkey, prime beef rib, or heirloom breed pork sausage. Local […]
EUGENE ROY RIMMER
EUGENE ROY RIMMER, age 96 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, August 26, 2018. He was a resident of Jefferson Park of Dandridge and the family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff employees for their wonderful care, friendship and activities provided Mr. Rimmer for the past seven months. He […]
Coffey Sworn In As Sheriff
Saturday Morning, Sheriff-Elect Jeff Coffey took the oath of service as he prepares to shift in to his new position. Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Coffey was sworn in by Judge Duane Slone on a Bible held by his wife Kristi. The special event was held at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Dandridge, since […]
Patriots Downgrade Hurricanes, 25-0
The Jefferson County Patriots, still hyped from their comeback win against Sevier County last week, traveled to Morristown East High School Friday night. The first quarter started off with the Hurricanes unable to move the ball, and it only took a couple minutes for the Patriot defense to force a turnover on downs. After a […]
PATRICIA ANN “TRISH” LEWIS BILLITER
PATRICIA ANN “TRISH” LEWIS BILLITER, age 56 of Dandridge, TN went home to be with her Jesus on Thursday, August 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Katherine (Fraley) Lewis; brothers, Curtis Lee Lewis and Paul Lewis; sister, Kathleen Murrell. Trish was a member of the New Life Baptist Church. […]
Want Creative, Curious, Healthier Children with 21st Century Skills? Let Them Play
The most powerful way children learn isn’t only in classrooms or libraries but rather on playgrounds and in playrooms, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In fact, a new AAP report states, “The importance of playful learning for children cannot be overemphasized.” According to the AAP clinical report, released Aug. 20, children’s play […]
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Seeking Donations
The Jefferson County Rescue Squad has began a fundraising campaign. Jefferson County residents should have received a letter in their mail this week about the ongoing campaign. Funds raised will be used to update aging communication equipment and gear used by the squad. Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by mail to […]
Jefferson County Man Charged with TennCare Fraud
A Jefferson County man is charged in both Greene and Hamblen Counties with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping, or using TennCare to go to multiple doctors in a short time period to obtain prescriptions for controlled substances. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of the Greene and Hamblen County Sheriff’s Offices, today announced the arrest of Howard […]