UT Puts 66 on First-Year SEC Honor Roll
The University of Tennessee placed 66 student-athletes on the 2017-18 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Wednesday by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. The rowing program led the way for UT with 11 student-athletes honored. Women’s swimming and diving (8), soccer (7), football (6) and baseball (5) all put five or more on the […]
2018 Peyton Manning Scholars Recognized
An exclusive club of current and past Tennessee students welcomed new members on Tuesday as four incoming freshmen were awarded the Peyton Manning Scholarship. With the induction of its newest members, the Manning Scholarship, which originated 21 years ago, has now been awarded to 37 UT Knoxville students. Peyton Manning and Interim UT Knoxville Chancellor […]
Governor Haslam, Commissioner Rolfe Announce 70 Community Development Block Grants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe recently approved nearly $28 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which assist communities with infrastructure improvements, health and safety initiatives and façade improvements in downtown commercial districts. “Congratulations to the 70 Community Development Block Grant recipients,” Haslam said. “It’s always great to […]
C.A.R.E Holds Raffle for Piece of ‘Green Bridge’
We have this piece of the green bridge and it has a certificate of authenticity and other photos that will be included. There are three ways to get entered – go to our website and make a donation via PayPal and note in the message field that it is for the green bridge fundraiser, they […]
Jefferson County Schools Rollout 1:1 Initiative
The Jefferson County Schools 20/20 Vision Team was assembled in 2016 to take Jefferson County Schools to the next level with blended and personalized learning. The focus of this team, made up of teachers, administrators, technology leaders, and central office leaders, was to investigate ways to provide students with technology that would promote and enhance […]
Yard Sale July 13 and 14
Fri & Sat-July 13th & 14th 8am til ?. 2 houses on same block. Both houses are multifamily yard sales. We have antiques, furniture, tools, teenager’s treasures, men’s goodies, and women’s treasures. Come by both houses and find some goodies. 306 Economy Circle and 1606 Clara Dr. Follow our huge white signs off Hwy 139 […]
PHILLIP DEWAYNE HOUSTON
PHILLIP DEWAYNE HOUSTON passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 11 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 7:00. Services will be at Farrar Funeral Home – White Pine 1806 Main Street P.O. Box 206 White Pine, TN, US, 37890.
MICHAEL N. EDDINGTON
Michael N. Eddington, age 48 of Newport passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 5-7:00pm in the chapel of Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine. A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date.
JIM C. VANN
Jim C. Vann, age 77 of Dandridge passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; Bland and Gladys Vann, and brothers; Ed and Bob Vann. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years; Linda Vann, daughters; Mary (Ray) Jones, Christeena Bryant, and Toni Adams, son; Bob (Jackie) Vann, […]
Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for July 5-11, 2018
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 62 between Union Valley Road and SR 162: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures nightly on Sundays through Thursdays between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. This project is estimated to be complete on or before July 31, 2018. Motorists should be […]
Pair of New Boating Regulations Became Effective July 1
Two new laws concerning recreational boating became effective July 1 that are hoped to help increase safety on Tennessee waters. As of July 1, a requirement similar to the “Move Over” law on land will go into effect. As written, the new law will require boaters to slow to no wake speed within 100 feet […]
SFMO Urges Parents to Practice Fire Safety During Summer Months
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding parents and caregivers of the necessity of child fire safety education this summer in light of a recent analysis of state fire data that reveals an ongoing increase in child fire fatalities during the months of June and July. Data from the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting […]
Community Meet and Greet With Rob Blevins and Mike Dockery
The community is invited to a Meet and Greet with: Rob Blevins, Incumbent Candidate for Jefferson County Commission, 6th District Mike Dockery, Independent Candidate for Jefferson County Mayor 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, July 14th. Drop in. At the home of David and Beth Nelson, 470 Judson Road, Strawberry Plains. Hosts: David and Beth Nelson, John […]
CARE Awarded $25,000 Grant for Dog Park
Honey Miller, President of C.A.R.E. today announced she is proud and grateful for the $25,000 grant we were awarded by Boyd Foundation Dog Park Dash Grant. I sincerely appreciate the local support we received in applying for the grant. CAREfree Dog Park will be located adjoining the present Animal Shelter. The public utilizing the dog […]
Most Youth Hookah Smoking Takes Place in a Home Setting
Use of any tobacco product by teens and adolescents, including hookah, is unsafe. A study in the August 2018 Pediatrics, “Social Aspects of Hookah Smoking Among U.S. Youth” (published online July 2), suggests parents may help decrease its use with no-smoking rules at home. Youth hookah smoking is a social behavior, researchers found, with the majority […]
EUGENE THOMPSON JR.
Eugene “Gene” Thompson Jr., age 78 of Kodak passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 5:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Bryan-Cate-Drinnen Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:00pm prior to services at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge.