Local Teen Reeling In Competition On National Level
Long before most of us are getting our morning routine started, in the dawn of the day, 16-year-old Garrett Bartlett has already been hard at work, hitting the lake. Growing up on the Holsten and French Broad Rivers for as long as he can remember, Garett started fishing with friends and neighbors. Showing a love […]
Jefferson County Schools Host Principal Retreat
Jefferson County Schools hosted the entire administrative team last week as part of the annual Principal Retreat. Lead principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, central office supervisors, and the Director of Schools took part in two days of training in preparation for the beginning of school. The meetings were held on Thursday, July 26 and Friday, […]
NOLEN RAY WRIGHT
NOLEN RAY WRIGHT, age 80, of Dandridge, TN died Thursday, August 2, 2018. For 62 years, Nolen was a loving husband to his wife, Phyllis. Together, they had three children: Marsha and her husband Butch, Van and his wife Lorri, and Derrick and his wife Christi; five grandchildren: Brad and his wife Jessica, Shane and […]
ANNA RUTH HACKNEY
Anna Ruth Hackney, age 51 of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2018 at 11:22AM at her home. She was dearly loved and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. She was preceded in death by her father, George William Denton. Anna is survived by her husband of 31 […]
Tennova Healthcare Asks: “Is Your Sunscreen Protecting You?”
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than 3 million people diagnosed each year. Today, we know that wearing sunscreen when you are exposed to the sun can help protect you from skin cancer. But how well is your sunscreen protecting you? Depending on how you’re using it, […]
Sheriff-Elect Jeff Coffey Resigns From THP
Trooper Jeff Coffey resigned today. He was elected Jefferson County Sheriff. He served the THP for 13 years. Congratulations!
Carson-Newman’s Fishing Team Reels in Top-20 Finish in National Championship
Taking on a competitive and grueling environment, Carson-Newman University’s fishing team, the Eagle Anglers, secured a 17th-place finish in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship. Hunter Sales, of Blaine, and Tristan Stalsworth, of Jefferson City, launched onto Lake Tenkiller in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, for a fierce contest against 136 teams. Only the top 12 teams […]
Immunizations Help Keep Children Healthy and Learning in the Classroom
Summer break is almost over for many students in Tennessee, and as plans are being made for another school year, it’s important to make sure students receive their required immunizations before going back to the classroom. “We want Tennessee children to be in school, learning in a safe and healthy environment, so it’s extremely important […]
Tennessee Educator Survey Highlights Teacher Empowerment, Understanding of Standards
Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Candice McQueen today released the results from the 2018 Tennessee Educator Survey, which was completed by nearly 40,000 Tennessee educators, representing 58 percent of the state’s teachers – an all-time high response rate. Survey results point to progress made and maintained in a number of areas, alongside several areas where […]
JCHS Season Tickets and Parking Passes Available Starting 8/4
JCHS Season Football Tickets and Parking Passes will be on sale starting Saturday (8/4/18) during the “Battle in Dumplin Valley”. Season Football Tickets will be $40 and Parking Passes will be $20. We will be selling season tickets and parking passes during the Battle in Dumplin Valley at JCHS from 10:00am-2:00pm, or at the varsity […]
National FFA Organization Names 2018 American Star Award Finalists
Today, the National FFA Organization selected 16 students from throughout the United States as finalists for its 2018 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. The American Star Awards represents the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. […]
NATHAN ROSS FINCHUM
NATHAN ROSS FINCHUM, age 38, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away July 28, 2018. He was a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church. He knew no strangers and was a friend to all. He was employed by and an active member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 760. Preceded in death by sister, […]
MPD Explosive Ordinance Detection Unit Participates in ATF Explosives Training
The Morristown Police Department (MPD) Explosive Ordinance Detection Unit participated in an Alcohol Tobacco Firearms (ATF) Explosives training on July 26, 2018. The training was held at the Knox county training facility. Instructors for the training are from the ATF’s National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR). The center is based in Huntsville, AL. […]
Friends of the Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Parrott-Wood Memorial Library invite you to our Annual Meeting on Monday, August 6, 5:30 PM at this library. We will review the efforts of the Friends and the happenings at the library for the past year. We will then look at next year and what we would like to accomplish. If […]