Minnie Sue Winter
Minnie Sue Winter passed away Monday August 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger Winter; brothers Benny, Donald, Ray Blazer; parents Austin and Mary Blazer; mother-in-law Flora Winter; nephew, Anthony Waits; brothers-in-law John (Betty), Mack (Wilma) Winter; sister-in-law Anna Jo Smelcer. She is survived by her son Shawn Winter (Carrie Myers); grandchildren Kendra […]
Park Resumes Additional Campground and Picnic Area Operations
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing access to additional campgrounds and picnic areas. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 […]
TDOT Announces No Lane Closures for Labor Day Holiday Motorists Won’t Be Delayed by Road Construction
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, September 4 until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during […]
USDA Livestock and Crop Disaster Program Sign up Deadline September 11, 2020
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) provides direct relief to producers who face price declines and additional marketing cost due to COVID-19, according to James L. Griffin, County Executive Director of Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke Farms Service Agency. Currently our office is closed to visitors due to COVID-19 pandemic. Producers/visitors can obtain a CFAP application by calling our […]
DUMPLIN VALLEY FARM CONCERT IS A GO FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19th
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series presents, back by popular demand from 2019, the Fall Southern Jam on Sat Sep 19th. This event will feature three top regional bands: GRITS, Shady Sadie and Hillbilly Bonez. The concert area will have additional mowed space to enable fans to enjoy more personal space. Attendees are advised that there […]
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Convalescent Plasma as Potential Promising COVID–19 Treatment, Another Achievement in Administration’s Fight Against Pandemic
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for investigational convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19. Based on scientific evidence available, the FDA concluded, as outlined in its decision memorandum, this product may be effective in treating […]
VETERANS FOOD DISTRIBUTION THURSDAY AUGUST 27th
Grainger County, Bean Station TN CVMA 18-12 is on a mission to distribute food to our Nations Heroes. This month’s event will be August 27th ,2020 10AM-12PM at Kingswood Home for Children parking lot 160 Wachtel Rd, Bean Station, TN 37708. This will be a drive-thru food giveaway, so you do not have to get […]
PARROT-WOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY SCHEDULE FOR VIRTUAL COMPUTER CLASSES
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library (3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy., Strawberry Plains, TN 37871) is proud to announce the schedule for their next Virtual Computer Classes. Please call 865-933-1311 to pre-register. Once you are registered, you will receive the Zoom link to all classes. The library will allow up to 4 students to be in the library […]
Jefferson County Libraries Receive Census Grant And Hotspots
Jefferson County Libraries Receive Census Grant And Hotspots The Jefferson County Public Library System is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a grant to help further the county’s efforts for a complete census count. For the first time ever, the census has gone online, which librarian Bethany Hopkins noted is especially a […]
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Voters to Prepare Now to Vote in November Election
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging voters to prepare now to vote in the presidential election on Nov. 3. Tennesseans should make sure their voter registration is up-to-date and make decisions about whether they will vote in-person or absentee by-mail if eligible.“We want every eligible Tennessean to be ready to vote in the November […]
Mask Clarification From DOE
Jefferson County Schools is committed to the safety of our students and employees. Since reopening school buildings for the 2020-2021 school year, the district has continued to provide updated guidance on procedures/protocols associated with the health and safety of all students, employees, and families. Over the first few days of school, there has been some […]
Tennessee Applies For Lost Wages Assistance Grant
The state of Tennessee will submit its application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive grant funding to pay an additional weekly unemployment benefit to claimants who meet the eligibility requirements of the Lost Wages Supplemental Payment Assistance program (LWA). If approved, the grant will fund a $300 weekly payment. This new LWA payment […]
Tennessee’s Free Hunting Day Set for Saturday, Squirrel Season to Open
Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 22 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves […]
Great Smoky Mountains Upcoming Lane Closure On Spur
Great Smoky Mountains National Park maintenance crews will implement temporary, single-lane closures along the north and southbound Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, beginning Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 27 for routine maintenance operations. The single-lane closures will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, each week. The park implements temporary single-lane closures […]
Carson-Newman recognizes faculty, staff with high honors
Carson-Newman University’s Dr. Clark Measels, second from right, receives the 2020 Distinguished Faculty medallion from the 2019 recipient, Dr. Bruce Kocour. Also pictured are University Provost Jeremy Buckner, at left, and President Charles A. Fowler, at right. Carson-Newman University presented the institution’s most prestigious faculty and staff recognitions during an Aug. 13 Faculty & Staff […]
Buccaneer Trio Conclude Play at U.S. Amateur
ETSU men’s golf saw its competition in the 120th U.S. Amateur Championship come to an end on Wednesday morning. Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) reached the 18-way playoff for the final three spots on in the match play draw on Wednesday morning, but fell short on the second playoff hole at Bandon Dunes in Bandon, Ore. Rhea began his […]