MAURICE JOHNSON HATCHER
MAURICE JOHNSON HATCHER, age 85, died on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Jefferson City, TN. Born on March 5, 1932 in Marion, KY, he grew up on the Ohio River, his father the lockmaster. He served in the United States Air Force and graduated from Austin Peay State University. He played basketball on his high […]
All Saints Extreme Rummage Sale March 16-17
All Saints Episcopal School is having their Extreme Rummage Sale. Early Bird Preview Sale will be held on Friday, March 16th from 5 to 7 pm – $2 individual and no charge for children that evening. On Saturday, March 17th, the sale is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rummage Sale hosted at the school- located at 3275 […]
Senator Kelsey’s Constitutional Amendment to Ban Hall Tax Passes Senate in 26-3 Vote
A proposal by State Senator Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) to amend the Tennessee Constitution to ban the Hall income tax passed the Senate by a vote of 26-3. Senate Joint Resolution 494 proposes additional language in Article II, Section 28 of Tennessee’s Constitution which would eliminate state and local governments’ authority to levy state or local tax […]
Spring Break Fun Not Far Off
With all the illness and winter weather going around lately, it’s hard to image that it will be over anytime soon. Fear not! Spring and eventually dare we say, summer, is on the way in the coming months. Longer days with sunshine and better weather are just around the corner. Why not kick start all […]
No. 16 Vols Survive Georgia, Claim SEC Regular Season Title
Tennessee scored the game’s final nine points and survived a thrilling battle with Georgia to win a share of the SEC regular-season championship, 66-61. The SEC title is UT’s first since the 2007-08 season. The Volunteers were picked in the preseason to finish 13th in the 14-team league. With Tennessee leading 61-60 with less than a minute […]
MARY NELL (MURRAY) BURNETT
MARY NELL (MURRAY) BURNETT, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Jamestown, TN on March 1, 2018. She was surrounded by her family and caregivers. From her birth on September 16, 1926 till her death, she nurtured everyone she encountered with love, faith and compassion. Mary Nell was born in Morristown, TN to […]
Jefferson County League of Women Voters Meeting March 13
The topic of the March 13, 2018 meeting of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters is “How to Talk to Your Elected Officials.” A panel consisting of members of the Jefferson County Planning Commission, the County Commission, and the School Commission will offer advice on effectively communicating with your elected officials. The meeting begins […]
LADY VOLS FALL TO NO. 8 SOUTH CAROLINA, 73-62
No. 12 Tennessee erased a 16-point first-half deficit and closed within three in the third quarter but couldn’t overcome No. 8 South Carolina, falling 73-62 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Freshman Anastasia Hayes led Tennessee (24-7) in scoring, tying her career high of 17 points. Senior Jaime Nared posted a double-double for Tennessee with […]
Tenn. Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment to Deploy in Support of Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine
Maj. Gen. Max Haston, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, today announced that elements of the Knoxville based 278th ACR will deploy this summer as part of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine (JMTG-U). More than two hundred 278th Soldiers will assist the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the continued development of a premier Combat Training Center. The realization of the Yavoriv […]
Bridge Repairs to Impact Travel on I-40 in Knoxville
Motorists traveling on I-40 in Knoxville should be alert for lane closures that will have a significant impact on travel this weekend. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018 through 6 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018, I-40 West will be reduced to one lane near Mile Marker 385 (I-640 Interchange) as crews […]
JANE HANCE HUTTON
Jane Hance Hutton, 77, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2018. Jane was born in Dandridge and graduated from Maury High School. She attended Saint Mary’s nursing school and worked as a nurse until 1988. Jane was a member of First United Methodist Church in White Pine where she enjoyed singing in the […]
FRANCES ELIZABETH LEONARD
Frances Elizabeth (Franklin) Leonard, 90, of the Piedmont Community in Dandridge, was reunited with the love of her life of 69 years on February 27, 2018. She went peacefully home after a short battle with pneumonia. Frances was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church, where she belonged to the Loyal Soldiers Sunday School Class, taught […]
UNIEVE PROFFITT PHILLIPS
Unieve Proffitt Phillips (Mammaw Bea), age 90 of Rutledge passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018 at her residence. She was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emert Phillips; son, Ronnie Phillips; granddaughter, Tammy Pique; great granddaughter, Tabatha Jones; son-in-law, Ray McGaha; parents, Elmer and Zettie (McCarter) Proffitt; […]
KENNETH L. McARTHUR, JR
KENNETH L. McARTHUR, JR. age 76 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, February 15, 2018 at his home. He was born April 14, 1941 in Three Rivers, MI the son of the late Kenneth and Hazel (VanSuallen) McArthur, Sr. Kenneth was a retired mechanic and was a member of the Swannsylvania Baptist Church. A […]
Dining With Democrats, March 2
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our March First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, March 2, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are not necessary; but, are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will […]