Summer Bowling Leagues Beginning at Victory Lanes in Newport
Summer leagues are the perfect time for new bowlers to get into the sport! Veteran bowlers can benefit from summer practice too! Bowlers can sign-up for our Summer Leagues in person, or by calling (423) 623-1420. Tuesday 9-pin No-Tap League ( Tuesday’s @ 7pm / May 8 – August 7 / $12 per week) Wednesday […]
Members of the Martha Dandridge NSDAR Honored
Mary Cay Khiel, Regent of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW) National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), was among four former Regents for the Emory Road Chapter NSDAR who were honored at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Emory Road Chapter on April 7 at the Powell Library in Powell. Regent Khiel was […]
Advocates Applaud Passage Of New Adoption Legislation
House lawmakers joined together this week for the unanimous passage of House Bill 1856. The bill streamlines the adoption process in Tennessee, adding updates to the law desperately needed to serve children and families across the state better, advocates say. House Bill 1856 simplifies the surrender form — which was previously very complicated — and […]
House Republicans Pass ‘Tennessee Together’ Plan To Help Combat Opioid Epidemic
While the federal government has only just commenced conversation about the opioid epidemic, Tennessee leads the way in fighting the situation here at home. This week, House Republicans passed legislation to combat the state’s opioid problem head on: Tennessee Together. Tennessee Together is a multi-faceted plan comprised of legislation, $30 million in funds through the […]
4th Annual Memorial Day RUCK March to be Held to Honor Veterans
The 4th Annual Ruck March, in Jefferson County, sponsored by VFW Post 3380, will be held on May 28th, and the walk will begin at the Jefferson City Community Center @ 7am. Registration is at 6:30 am. The 8 mile march will end at Brazelton Lodge, across from 1st Baptist Church in Dandridge. “The Ruck […]
Tennessee Maintains Progress on 2017 Nation’s Report Card
Tennessee’s progress remains steady on the 2017 Nation’s Report Card, Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today, mirroring the national results. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is given every two years to students in grade 4 and 8 in both reading and math. Long considered the “gold star” of large scale assessment, NAEP serves […]
TDOE Announces New Steps to Reduce Testing
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today the approval of recommendations that will reduce student testing in 2018-19. The recommendations are the first to be released by the state’s third Task Force on Student Testing and Assessment – which includes educators, parents, and education leaders from across the state – and they resulted from months of […]
Modern Woodmen Hold Jefferson County School Speech Contest
Modern Woodmen held their Jefferson County School Speech Contest on April 4th. The topic this year was very interesting. “Inventions that Have Improved the Quality of Life”. Every speaker did a good job presenting the importance of why their chosen invention was of value. It is hard to imagine a life without the inventions that […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School Invites Public to Join Student Art Exhibit Reception
All Saints’ Episcopal School invites the public to join them at the Rose Center for their Student Art Exhibit Reception on Monday, April 16 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. The reception celebrates the students, their artwork, and the recognized importance of art curriculum in the classroom by All Saints’ and The Rose Center. The Student […]
JOHN LAWSON
JOHN LAWSON, age 65, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday morning, April 10, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. John was born on October 3, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA to Herbert C. and Mary L. Lawson. He married his beloved wife of 41 years, Barbara A. Lawson, on April 23, 1977. He was a […]
VIC JORDAN
VIC JORDAN, age 78, of Rutledge, TN passed away on April 8, 2018 at his home. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Nealie and Renie Jordan of Barbourville, KY; three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Chelsie Jordan; son, Roger Victor Jordan and […]
WILMA JEAN CUNNINGHAM DENTON
WILMA JEAN CUNNINGHAM DENTON, age 81, born September 12, 1936, of Kodak, TN passed away April 7, 2018 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 31 years, Fred Denton; her parents, Arlie and Grace Ball Cunningham; brothers, Ronald and David Cunningham; and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Valentine. […]
BARBARA RUTH
BARBARA RUTH, age 58, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly at 12:17 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018 at Tennova Physicians Regional in Knoxville. She was a loving wife, mother and friend to everyone that met her. Preceded in death by parents, Hank and Evelyn Porter; and brothers, Jimmy and Jeff Porter. She is survived […]
Mossy Creek Arts Festival April 14-21
Mossy Creek Foundation is hosting an Arts Festival, April 14-21st, at Mossy Creek Station, in Historic Mossy Creek District, Jefferson City. The festival begins April 14th with the emphasis on art, vendors, food, music and concludes April 21st with the College Street Festival featuring bands, food, vendors. For more information, please visit www.mossycreekfoundation.com/events. This event is made […]
Tennessee to Welcome Vol Nation in Neyland Stadium for Dish Orange and White Game
This year’s DISH Orange and White Game will be the first public look at new head coach Jeremy Pruitt‘s program. The event, on April 21, will feature a live game at 2 p.m., using standard scoring and rules, and several other new fan-friendly promotions. Pruitt hopes fans will treat the annual exhibition at Neyland Stadium like […]
Roadwork to Cause Complications on I-40 in Knox County This Weekend
Motorists traveling on I-40 in Knoxville should be alert for lane closures that will have an impact on travel again this weekend. Weather permitting, on Saturday, April 7, 2018 through Monday, April 9, 2018, I-40 West will be reduced to three lanes near Mile Marker 380 as crews perform bridge repairs in this area. There will […]