FLOSSIE JARNIGAN HORTON
Flossie Jarnigan Horton, age 84 of White Pine, [assed away at Heritage Center on Sunday, June 17, 2018. She was a member of Dutch Bottoms Missionary Baptist Church and a retired sewer from Berkline. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Holly McDaniel Jarnigan, brothers, Merman Dean Jarnigan, Curtis Jarnigan, Willie A […]
WILLIAM JAY FLAHERTY
WILLIAM JAY FLAHERTY, age 70 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Friday morning, June 15, 2018 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, U.S Army veteran having served in the Vietnam Conflict and was retired after 32 years […]
Four Injured in Douglas Lake Boating Accident
TWRA officers are investigating a boating accident that occurred on Douglas Lake Sunday night after a boat ran aground on an island injuring four people and ejecting one occupant. Officers say that between 10:15 and 10:30 p.m., a 2011 23-foot Mastercraft being operated by Brandon Watson, 21, of Strawberry Plains was traveling upstream from Douglas […]
Randal “Coach” Bradley Announces Candidacy for Reelection
Randall “Coach” Bradley announces his candidacy for reelection to the 1st district school board position which includes Swannsylvania, Piedmont, Chestnut Hill and Dandridge. After an honorable discharge from the army where he served as a military policeman, he enrolled at Carson-Newman College on a basketball scholarship graduating with a B. S. degree. Later he received […]
Dandridge Hosts June Jubilee
Another June Jubilee is in the books. The third Saturday of June is always a treat for the Town of Dandridge, and this year was no different. With more food than one could shake a stick at, and almost 100 vendors, there was definitely plenty to come see and do on the streets of the […]
Fewer U.S. High School Students Having Sex, Using Drugs
The 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) paints a promising picture about the drug and sexual behaviors U.S. high school students report, but the findings leave room for concern – especially among groups of young people who report multiple health risks. “The health of our youth reflects the Nation’s wellbeing,” said CDC Director Robert […]
TDCI Urges Consumers To Be Wary of Scammers Ahead of New Medicare Cards
With new Medicare cards slated to arrive in Tennessee sometime after June, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is warning Medicare beneficiaries to be wary of scammers who might use the cards’ pending arrival as an opportunity to fleece unsuspecting consumers. Federal laws enacted last year required the removal of Social Security numbers (SSNs) […]
Haslam Appoints David Rausch as Director of TBI
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the appointment of David B. Rausch as director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Rausch, 55, has served as chief of police for the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) since 2011, overseeing an agency of more than 500 employees, including some 400 sworn police officers. Rausch joined the KPD […]
THEODORE E. KRYDER
Retired Captain Theodore E. Kryder, age 85 of White Pine, “Flew West” on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Ted as he was affectionately known, was the first born of Theodore and Margaret Kryder on October 1, 1932 in McClure, Ohio. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the Air Force, where he served 4 years and […]
Tennessee Continues To Experience Historically Low Unemployment
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips announced today that Tennessee’s May 2018 statewide unemployment rate of 3.5 percent marked the eleventh consecutive month the figure has been 3.5 percent or lower. While the May unemployment rate represents a slight uptick of 0.1 of a percentage point compared […]
Education Department Announces TNReady Changes, Will Recompete Testing Contract
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced several new steps today to improve the state’s TNReady student assessment, including recompeting the state’s current testing vendor contract. These improvements are being made after ongoing conversations with teachers, parents, education leaders, and policy-makers over the past several weeks and are aimed at addressing a number of areas of concern. […]
Reed Announces Candidacy for County Commission
Marcus Reed has announced his candidacy for 10th District County Commission. Reed served Jefferson County from 2005 to 2013 as the Executive Director of the Jefferson County Emergency Communications District/E-911. He was instrumental in the designing, budgeting, and construction phases of the County’s Emergency Services Center. Reed achieved great success in both government service and […]
Jefferson County Dining With Democrats July 6
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our July First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, July 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful; but not binding and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will plan […]
MARIE MILLER YOUNG
MARIE MILLER YOUNG, age 87 of Jefferson City formerly of Dandridge passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her home. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Miller Fox and son, Jeff “Lum” Miller. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 15, 2018, 7:00pm at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Interment graveside services will be Saturday, […]
GEORGE D. FINLEY
George D. Finley, age 58 of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness. He attended The Church of Christ, retired from Lear Siegler with 25 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Catherine Finley. Survived by wife, Sherry Thomas; […]
MARY AILEEN SUTTLES
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, Mary Aileen Suttles of Dandridge, went to be with the Lord. She was 74 years old, and passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends. Mary will be forever remembered by her husband of 55 years, and best friend Gerald, their daughter Lisa (Suttles) McMahan, son-in-Law Buddy McMahan […]