BILLIE L. LEON
BILLIE L. LEON, age 78, of Dandridge, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. She was a retired CNA. Preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Leon. She is survived by her children, Diane Gail Swann, Donna Frye and Vincent Collins. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
STEPHEN E. DALTON
STEPHEN E. DALTON, age 69, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Clarence and Betty VanDyke Dalton. He was an employee of Howmett of Morristown and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam. He is survived by […]
SAM SWANN
Sam Swann, age 55 of Dandridge passed away from complications from injuries sustained in an accident. He was a member of New Vision Ministries in White Pine, owner of Swann’s Mobile Home and Southern Impact Pulling Sled. He is preceded in death by his parents; AB and Betty Swann and brother, Johnny Swann. Survivors include […]
Representative Faison’s Initiative Supporting Investments Made By Tennessee’s Teachers Passes
House Republicans have unanimously passed an initiative sponsored by State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) that better protects retirement investments made by Tennessee’s teachers. House Bill 1592 — which recently passed by a 90-0 vote tally — requires that certain pension stabilization reserve trusts for our state’s teachers be used exclusively for the benefit of participants and beneficiaries of […]
KIMBERLY ANN TUGGLE
Kimberly Ann “Kim” Tuggle, age 49 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Friday, March 9, 2018. Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 11:00am in White Pine Cemetery. Family will receive friends at Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine from 10-11am prior to the service.
BILL SHIRLEY
BILL SHIRLEY, age 79, of New Market, TN passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at home. Preceded in death by first wife, Janet Shirley and several brothers and sisters. Survived by wife, Janice DeEtte Shirley; children, Dale Shirley (Teresa), Brenda Renfro (Ron) and Sandra Hannahan (Mike); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; step-children, Ronald Alexander, Jackie Alexander […]
Vols Hold Off Late Surge by Mississippi State to Win, 62-59
Tennessee came up with a hard-fought, 62-59 win over seventh-seeded Mississippi State in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament at the Scottrade Center on Friday night. Led by SEC Co-Sixth Man of the Year Lamonte Turner‘s 15 points off the bench, the Vols (24-7) punched their ticket to Saturday’s semifinals with the win. Turner also added […]
Rescue 180 Honored at CADCA’S National Leadership Program
On Feb. 6, Rescue 180 was one of 160 community coalitions honored during a graduation ceremony at CADCA’s (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) National Leadership Forum, just outside of Washington, D.C. The coalitions received a graduation certificate for completing CADCA’s National Coalition Academy, a rigorous training program designed to increase the effectiveness of community drug […]
Tennessee Department of Health Warns of Phone Scam Attempt
The Tennessee Department of Health has been notified by several people in Tennessee and other states of a potential scam in which people are contacted via telephone by a caller asking for health insurance information. The calls appear to come from the Tennessee Department of Health central office. The scam reportedly involves a person who […]
Hamblen County Included As TNECD Awards 10 Work-Based Learning Grants
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today announced 10 new Work-Based Learning Grant recipients, awarding $250,000 in the program’s second round. The grants will assist with the development or expansion of work-based learning programs that promote career awareness and student readiness in grades K-12. Work-Based Learning is an education strategy that provides students with experiences […]
Tennessee Starts 2018 With Continued Low Unemployment
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips today announced that unemployment across Tennessee remained low at the start of 2018. Data released today revealed the preliminary statewide unemployment rate for January 2018 was 3.3 percent, which matched the revised rate for December 2017. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in January […]
JAMES (JIM) WOODS
WOODS, JAMES ISAAC (JIM), age 57 of New Market, TN died March 7, 2018, at home surrounded by those he loved. He was born October 9, 1960, to the late Hubert Henry and Eula Genevieve Hurst Woods. Jim was a happy man. He liked to laugh and entertain others with his funny stories and quick […]
STEPHEN COLLINS
Entered into eternal rest on March 6, 2018, Stephen Floyd Collins of New Tazewell, Tennessee formerly of Charleston, South Carolina. Stephen Floyd Collins was born January 13, 1956, in Charleston, South Carolina. He retired from Westvaco. A son of Archie Collins and the late Patricia Crawford. He is survived and greatly missed by his father […]
Haslam Forms Working Group To Review School Safety, Make Immediate Safety Recommendations To Enhance Security
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced he has formed a working group of leaders from the executive branch, General Assembly, safety, education and mental health to immediately begin reviewing school safety in Tennessee and provide recommendations to enhance the security of school children. While all schools in Tennessee currently have safety plans in place, the […]
Beau Tucker Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Trustee
Beau Tucker announced he is running for the office of Jefferson County Trustee in the upcoming May 1st Republican Primary. “I’m excited and honored to announce my candidacy for Jefferson County Trustee. I have the experience, leadership skills, professional expertise, and integrity to be your Jefferson County Trustee. The county trustee’s office serves the citizens […]
ALEX D. KIBODEAUX
Alex “Big Al” D. Kibodeaux, age 73 of White Pine passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 4,2018, at his home following a brief illness. He was born on March 15,1944 to his late parents Alexander and Sophie Kibodeaux in Orange, TX. Alex was a retired truck driver with EPES where he logged […]