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Engineering the Future with girls EFG

Engineering the Future with girls EFG

Traffic this weekend caused a commotion at Mt. Horeb Elementary, as a group of fifty female students from the 3,4, & 5th grade, as imaginary cars, busses, pedestrians, and cyclists performed as rush hour traffic while newly appointed engineers control traffic. First-time voters instructed the highway department of residential and commercial needs to advance the […]

Russelville National Guard unit assists motorists in East Tennessee

Russelville National Guard unit assists motorists in East Tennessee

At approximately 2 A.M. Thursday morning, Soldiers with the Tennessee National Guard’s 190th Engineering Company, out of Russellville, Tenn., began assisting the Tennessee Highway Patrol, stationed in Dandridge, Tenn., with health and welfare checks along Interstate 81 and I-40. They responded to a single vehicle accident, as well as inspected multiple abandoned vehicles to ensure […]

UT animal scientist named top BQA educator

UT animal scientist named top BQA educator

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) has selected a University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture animal scientist as the recipient of the 2014 BQA National Educator Award. Clyde Lane, UT Extension professor emeritus, was honored at a reception and ceremony at the 2014 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville. BQA is a nationally […]

REWARD! – TWO LOST DOGS – DANDRIDGE AREA

REWARD! – TWO LOST DOGS – DANDRIDGE AREA

There are two dogs: Abby – Black 9 years old Cocker. Harry is about 2 years old – black and just went to the groomers with Bow on collar. We live about +/- 1 mile outside of Dandridge on Hwy 139 going toward Sevierville. Our contact number is: 865-201-4070 or 803-237-7357.  

A Heartfelt “Thank You”

A Heartfelt “Thank You”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sherry Dotson, Supervisor, Jefferson County Schools Transportation Department On January 28, 2014 Jefferson County was hit early around 9:00 am with an unexpected snow and ice storm. With student safety utmost in our minds, the schools were dismissed. All school bus drivers were called to come and load their students, and […]

Rocky Top Sports World Scores with 19 New Events

Rocky Top Sports World Scores with 19 New Events

Rocky Top Sports World, managed by The Sports Facilities Advisory, announced today that it has contracted to host 19 tournament events for the 2014-15 season. These will encompass a variety of sports including lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, soccer and football. Rocky Top Sports World General Manager, Steve Daugherty said, “These youth and amateur sporting events will […]

Cinderella’s Closet – Oakland United Methodist Church Helps Lighten The Load of Prom

Cinderella’s Closet – Oakland United Methodist Church Helps Lighten The Load of Prom

The weather outside is freezing and while most are lost in thoughts of warm fires and hot coffee, others in the community are looking forward to a warmer time- Prom Season!  It is a milestone in the lives of many local teens, a night of beautiful dresses, limo rides and fancy meals shared with friends.  […]

FISHING ICON BILL DANCE HONORED FOR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS

FISHING ICON BILL DANCE HONORED FOR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS

Bill Dance, a Tennessee native and national fishing icon, has been honored for his many contributions to the sport of fishing and as a long-time proponent and supporter of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and its efforts to manage and improve fishing in the state. The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission and TWRA expressed their […]

Red Cross In Need Of Volunteers for Jefferson County

Red Cross In Need Of Volunteers for Jefferson County

The Jefferson City Public Library was the stage for a recruiting effort by the American Red Cross. Staff member Naomi Caudle and volunteer Pauline Pusey were on hand to speak to those interested in volunteering. The Red Cross collects blood, provides disaster relief, service to armed forces, CPR instruction, first aid training, swim/lifeguard training, school […]

Jefferson County Spelling Bee

Jefferson County Spelling Bee

P E T R O G L Y P H S… That was the word that made Sarah Buttry, an 8th grader at White Pine School,  the 2014 Jefferson County Spelling Bee Champion at a competition held Monday night at New Market Elementary School. Sarah needed only 4 rounds of competition to clinch first place […]

Brazelton Lodge Hosts Pancake Breakfast for Warriors For Wyatt

Brazelton Lodge Hosts Pancake Breakfast for Warriors For Wyatt

A benefit pancake breakfast was held Saturday morning, January 25 at the Brazelton Lodge for Wyatt Crippen, a local 9 year old boy facing surgery for his third brain tumor.   Despite the cold weather, a good crowd turned out to enjoy a fluffy pancake breakfast with all the trimmings.  It was a chance for Jefferson […]

Carson-Newman University License Plates Unveiled

Carson-Newman University License Plates Unveiled

Carson-Newman University President Randall O’Brien and Executive Vice President and Provost Kina Mallard recently helped unveil the school’s new Tennessee license plate.  The design features Carson-Newman’s new University seal.  The specialty plate reflects C-N’s name change from “College” to “University,” a move the institution took in February 2013.  The plate is available at local county […]

Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference, Feb 6, 2014

Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference, Feb 6, 2014

Join agricultural leaders at Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference UT Extension hosts 19th annual event on February 6 Informative presentations, an extensive trade show, and an opportunity to network with some of the leaders in the state’s row crop industry are all on the agenda for the 2014 Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference. […]

Great Weather For A Hike

Great Weather For A Hike

The Jefferson County Hiking Club had gorgeous weather for a hike with fantastic views up House Mountain near Knoxville on Tuesday, January 14. Will Roach led a group of 18 hikers for a “walk in the clouds” to both outlooks along the top ridge. Joining in the hike were Will Roach, Archie and Lynn Archambault, […]

Cooperative Golden Eagle Research Project Back In Flight

Cooperative Golden Eagle Research Project Back In Flight

The TWRA and multiple partners are working together this winter to continue the ongoing study of the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in the southern Appalachian Mountains.  The project, in its third year, has successfully documented the presence and distribution of Eastern Golden Eagles as they spend the winter in the region. According to TWRA State […]

UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training

UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training

UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training Certification programs available beginning at the end of January and continue throughout the year Tennessee’s farms, nurseries and forests contribute more than $66 billion to the state’s economy and account for more than 337,880 jobs, but the goal is to improve those numbers. As part of state […]