Jefferson County Library Board Meeting
The Jefferson County Library Board will meet at White Pine Public Library at 6pm on Thursday, July 12 for their regularly scheduled bimonthly meeting. Library board meetings are open to the public.
Career Day at the Dandridge Memorial Library
Career Day at the Library: Looking for a job? Need help with your resume, interview skills, or just don’t even know where to start? The Mobile American Job Center’s Career Coach will be at Dandridge Memorial Library between 10am and 4pm on Thursday, July 19 to help. The Career Coach has computers, as well as […]
MAYFORD FRENCH
Mayford French, age 90, of Dandridge, formerly of Tater Farm Road, Crossville, went home to heaven to sing the choir of the redeemed on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was a deacon, member of the Deep Springs Quartet, and long-time member of Deep Springs Baptist Church where he served as choir director and Sunday School […]
The Gender Bias of Names: Surnames Standing Solo Gives Men Advantage
When talking about famous people, do you say “Darwin” but “Marie Curie?” Dickens but Emily Dickinson? Shakespeare but Jane Austen? What’s in a name – or part of a name – matters. In new research, Cornell University psychologists find that study participants, on average, were more than twice as likely to call male professionals – […]
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day! Today is Wednesday July 4th, 2018. America’s favorite summer holiday where we celebrate the birth of our great nation. Today we remember and honor the American spirit and all that so many have sacrificed. Ever wonder how America’s birthday really got started? How did the signing of the Declaration play into things? […]
Expecting A Stressful Day May Lower Cognitive Abilities Throughout The Day
There may be some truth to the saying “getting up on the wrong side of the bed,” according to Penn State researchers who say starting your morning by focusing on how stressful your day will be may be harmful to your mindset throughout the day. The researchers found that when participants woke up feeling like […]
‘Find Your Passion’ May Not Be The Best Advice After All
As the world becomes increasingly interdisciplinary, having diverse interests can help people make important connections across fields, such as between the Arts and Sciences. A new study by Yale-NUS College Assistant Professor of Psychology Paul A O’Keefe and colleagues suggests that one’s belief about the nature of interests might prevent those insights from happening. Those […]
SHERLEY ANN REDDING
SHERLEY ANN REDDING, age 78 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday afternoon, July 2, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Cubih) Smalthz and was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. Her and her husband owned and operated a restaurant in Michigan before retiring to Orlando, Florida and […]
MICHEAL W. “MIKE” WOLFENBARGER
MICHEAL W. “MIKE” WOLFENBARGER, age 64 of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home. He was born December 26, 1953 the son of the late Clyde and Doxie (O’Dell) Wolfenbarger. Mike owned and operated the Tractor Barn, was a member of the French Broad Baptist Church and had served on […]
WILLIAM ALBERT LOVE
William A. Love age 74 of White Pine, passed away at his home peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018. He is a Vietnam Army Veteran, retired from American Enka and a member of Nina Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Magdalene Hubbard Love, son David (Lora) Love, 3 grandchildren, brother, […]
County Commission Passes 2018-2019 Budget
Thursday night, the Jefferson County Commission gave the proposed budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year a once over, deliberated over amendments, and successfully passed it, just in time for the new fiscal year. After facing the shortfall of over $800,000 dollars, and providing a way of correcting the deficit, the commissioners went through and approved […]
Manning Inducted into CoSIDA Academic Hall of Fame
Legendary Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning was inducted into the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America Hall of Fame on Thursday. The 2018 four-person class was inducted on Thursday night during the Academic All-America Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the CoSIDA and NACDA convention in National Harbor, Maryland. Fellow inductees included San Jose […]
Construction Won’t Slow July 4th Travelers in Tennessee
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4th holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29th through 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 5th to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. “Over 831,000 motorists are expected to travel […]
Knowing the Difference Between Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Scorching temperatures and blistering sun seem to have been making the weather headlines for weeks now. With no sign of relief in sight, many of us are flocking to area pools and waterways in an attempt to cool down. While there may be some sanctuary outside, an important factor might be overlooked. Your overall heath. […]
Keeping a Watchful Eye Could Avoid a Damper on Summer Fun
Water safety is crucial this time of the year with children and families visiting water parks, pools and lakes. An unfortunate fact is that drowning seems to be one the top reasons for childhood deaths this time of year. Parents especially need to be alert when taking kids to the pool no matter how experienced […]
Don’t Let Home Rental and Moving Scammers Ruin Your Next Big Step
As Tennessee’s strong economy continues making the Volunteer State a popular destination for newcomers, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is offering tips to prospective renters on how to avoid becoming a victim of moving and/or home rental scammers. “Moving is already a stressful process, but falling victim to […]