NORMA “FAYE” WILSON
NORMA “FAYE” WILSON, age 73 of the Dumplin Community, New Market, TN passed away Thursday morning, May 3, 2018. She was retired from the Sevier Co. Nursing Home following many years of service. Faye was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Pickens; father, Virgil McCoy; mother, Ruth McCoy Cook; granddaughter, Christi Moore and is […]
Former Volunteer, Cowboys Legend Jason Witten Retires
Dallas Cowboys legend and former University of Tennessee star tight end Jason Witten announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday in a press conference at the Cowboys’ headquarters. Witten will still be visible in retirement as he will enter broadcasting and has accepted a position to join ESPN’s Monday Night Football as an analyst. […]
TDH, Partners Kick Off Safe Stars to Promote Youth Sports Safety
The Tennessee Department of Health and the Program for Injury Prevention in Youth Sports at The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt joined professional and collegiate sports officials and other community partners at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville today to kick off the Safe Stars initiative. Safe Stars is a new effort to recognize Tennessee […]
Jefferson County Community Nationally Recognized for Wildfire Preparedness
The City of Baneberry in Jefferson County, Tenn. has earned Firewise USA recognition from the National Fire Protection Association based on their efforts to reduce the vulnerability of homes and landscapes in their community to wildfire. This community joins 21 others in Tennessee to earn this recognition since the program started in 2002. In celebration […]
Visitors Spend $923 million in Gateway Communities
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 11,338,893 visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2017 spent $922,947,100 in communities near the park. That spending supported 13,942 jobs in the local area. National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, with every dollar invested by American taxpayers in the […]
SAMUEL CHARLES RAUCH
Samuel Charles Rauch, age 85 of Jefferson City, passed away May 2, 2018. He was a member of Shomair Yisrael Messianic Synagogue of Knoxville, a Navy veteran of the Korean War and CEO of Dandridge Furniture. Sam is preceded in death by his parents; Louis and Ruth Friedman Rauch. He is survived by his wife […]
The Results Are In!
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 was the Election Day for County Primaries, and with several offices running without Democrat or Independent opposition, those County Offices were decided. The exception is the County Mayor’s race, which is now between Mark Potts and Mike Dockery, and will be decided in the August 2 General Election. The total voter […]
Mosquitoes Will Bite When Thirsty, Too.
When it’s hot and dry, mosquitoes like nothing more than the refreshing taste of you. Biologists with the University of Cincinnati discovered that female mosquitoes bite not only to get the protein they need to lay eggs but also to quench their thirst during a drought. Now researchers are trying to find out just how […]
JOHN WALLACE “WALLY” STALLINGS, SR.
John Wallace Stallings, Sr., 79, of Morristown, TN, known to his friends as “Wally”, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 1, 2018. His warm smile and legendary sense of humor will be missed by all who love him. Wally was born on September 9, 1938 in Griffin, GA and will […]
Glenmore Mansion Market
Saturday, May 5, 2018 is the annual Glemore Mansion Market. There will be bedding plants, herb plants, hanging plants, garden decor, gift shop and house tours. Also, there will be Tennessee strawberries, live music and a Tea Time Tent available. Glenmore Mansion is located at 1280 N. Chucky Pike, Jefferson City, 37760. For more information […]
Posting, Commenting and Customizing on Facebook Help Evolve, Empower Older Adults
Social networking sites, such as Facebook, offer tools and activities that may help older adults feel more empowered and less isolated, according to researchers. In a study of Facebook use, older adults who posted a lot of personal stories on the social networking site felt a higher sense of community, and the more they customized […]
11 VOLS Earn NFL Opportunities; Join Drafted Trio
After having three Vols selected during the 2018 NFL Draft, 11 more Vols were rewarded with opportunities from NFL teams by signing free agent deals or earning training camp invitations. Defensive back Rashaan Gaulden was the first Vol taken in the 2018 draft, going in the third round to the Carolina Panthers with the 85th […]
Know Your Risks for Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis C is a deadly but treatable disease. That’s why the Tennessee Department of Health is sharing a reminder about the importance of getting tested. May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, a perfect time to learn your status and risks for infection. “There are three types of viral hepatitis: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Each […]
KENNETH CORNWELL
KENNETH CORNWELL, age 89, of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018 at home. He drove a truck for Burnett Produce for many years and was an avid farmer who loved the outdoors. He was a loving father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, […]
National Day of Prayer May 3
There will be a prayer meeting at Noon on Thursday May 3, 2018 at the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Dandridge. Participants will be meeting in the Courtroom.
Advocates Praise Passage Of Legislation Protecting Tennessee Children
Safety advocates this week praised passage of five bills that help protect Tennessee school children from educator sexual misconduct. The bills were filed after several weaknesses were revealed in a Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury report earlier this year. All five bills passed on the House floor with bipartisan support. They include: • House Bill […]