DONALD L. WILLIAMSON
DONALD L. WILLIAMSON (Coffee Man), age 68, of Newport, TN, the youngest child of ten of Robert and Hazel Williamson of the Reidtown community, began his walk across heaven on Monday, October 07, 2019. He was the owner and operator of English Mountain Coffee Service. He is survived by his wife, Betty F. Williamson; stepsons, […]
WANDA FAYE HANCE
WANDA FAYE HANCE, age 79 of Dandridge passed away Monday morning, October 7, 2019 a Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center. She worked many years at Tennessee Handbags in Dandridge and later following retirement she worked at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and was a volunteer at the Jefferson Memorial Hospital Gift Shop. She […]
MICHALLA SISSON
Michalla Danielle Sisson, age 24 of Morristown, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from an automobile accident. She was an employee of Lowland Credit Union. She is survived by her loving husband, Zach Sisson, mother and step-father Laura and Keith Standifer, father, Randy Hickey, sisters, Callie, Audrey and BreAnna Hickey, brothers, Matt Standifer […]
CHARLIE DERRICK
Charlie Derrick, Age 86, Dandridge, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was a faithful member Of Greenhill Baptist Church, Dandridge, TN, for over 50 years. He retired from the Jefferson County Highway Department after 25 years’ service. He was known for his love of Jesus, music, and tractors. He could often be heard playing […]
Vols Fall To No. 3 UGA In Maurer’s Debut
Tennessee took a 14-10 second-quarter lead over No. 3 Georgia behind gritty play from true freshman quarterback Brian Maurer before falling, 43-14, in front of a crowd of 92,709 Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. In his first career start for the Vols (1-4/0-2 SEC), Maurer completed 14 of 28 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns. The […]
Patriots Fall to Indians in Homecoming Shutout
After a rough three weeks on the road, the Jefferson County Patriots returned to Leroy Shannon Field Friday night for the 2019 Homecoming Game. Now sporting a 3-3 record, the Patriots welcomed the Dobyns-Bennett High School Indians to Dumplin Valley, hoping to regain some momentum lost over the last three weeks. Unfortunately this would not […]
Chasity Osborne Crowned Homecoming Queen
An exciting week of homecoming activities came to a close Friday night at halftime of the Jefferson County High School vs Dobyns-Bennett High School football Game. All the homecoming representatives, escorted by JROTC cadets, graced the field in their evening best, honoring each class that had elected them. Congratulations to the Jefferson County High School […]
School Board Approves 2019-2020 Calendar
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners convened at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Thursday night for the monthly work session and meeting. To begin the meeting, Maury Middle School and New Market Elementary Schools were recognized as Tennessee Reward Schools. Reward schools are generally those that are improving in terms of achievement and growth […]
Tennessee Tipping the Scales Against Childhood Obesity
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is receiving recognition for new requirements designed to promote good health in state licensed child care agencies. The National Resource Center (NRC) for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education cited those changes in a report https://nrckids.org/files/Final.ASHW.2018.Report_8.19.19.pdf ranking Tennessee’s regulations as the most supportive of obesity prevention in […]
CAS WALKER
Cas Winnifred Marvin Walker, age 23 of Newport, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. He was a beloved father, son, brother, nephew and grandson. He is preceded in death by grandmother, Lola Mae Walker, his grandfathers, Ruble Walker and Fred Ivy, uncles, Winnifred Walker, Daryl Ivy and Rodney Ivy and cousin Shane Talley. He is […]
Jefferson County Emergency Medical Service receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Recognition Award
Jefferson County Emergency Medical Service has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow […]
Letters to the Editor – Mentors
Submitted by Dr. John B. Cagle, Assistant Principal, Jefferson County High School To the Editor: Every day, nearly every person reading this wakes up and uses their skills, training, and life experiences to make a difference in their life and the lives of their loved ones. But today, I would like to ask you to […]
Dandridge Garden Club Educated About Benefits of Douglas Dam
On Thursday September 26, 2019 the Martha Dandridge Garden Club convened for their regular meeting and to hear from a representative of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Guest speaker and Plant Engineer Manager, Erik Bodiscomassink, relayed the importance of Douglas Dam and its relationship to the local area to club members. The hydroelectric dam is […]
Scots-Irish Festival Marches in to Dandridge
The 2019 Scots-Irish festival brought great talent and many grins to the town of Dandridge. This yearly event celebrated Celtic heritage from local ancestors who settled in the area shortly after the Revolutionary War. Festival goers traveled from surrounding states to learn about the Scots-Irish culture and relish in delicious Celtic food. Entertainment for the […]
Another Record Year for the Number of Students Taking the AP Exam
Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced today that more than 33,800 Tennessee public school students took the Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the 2018-19 school year – breaking the previous year’s record high of 32,000 for Tennessee. Across Tennessee, 17,607 students earned a score of 3, 4, or 5, which translates into a 3.1 percent increase […]
