Jefferson City Celebrates its Annual Christmas Parade
The Jefferson City community gathered downtown to celebrate the annual Christmas parade. The parade, which is always hosted on the second Saturday in December, was held in the historic Mossy Creek District. Friends and relatives lined the streets of downtown as they eagerly watched the festivities. The parade featured floats from community businesses, classic cars, […]
Four Inmates Escape Jefferson County Work House – Two Recaptured, Two Remain At Large
On December 16th, 2016 Deputies were treating an inmate at the Jefferson County Work House 983 Industrial Park Road Dandridge, Tn. Inmate Adam Lethco had hurt his hand and Deputies were icing and wrapping his hand. As the Deputies exited the cell four inmates assaulted the Deputies, took the keys to a Deputies Vehicle and […]
New Aldermen Take Seats In First Voting Meeting – Lengthy Agenda For Dandridge BMA
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the Town of Dandridge met for their regular voting meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, marking the first voting meeting for two new Aldermen. Alderman Reese and Alderman Elder were sworn in earlier this month, along with returning Alderman Nelson and Mayor Gantte. Tuesday’s meeting boasted a lengthy […]
Solar Panel Subscription Presented to Expo Center by AEC
Gift-giving season may be just around the corner, but the folks at the Co-op are starting early. Appalachian Electric Cooperative has conveyed the generation of four solar panels from the utility’s new 1.3 megawatt community solar facility in New Market to the Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in White Pine. Mitch Cain, member […]
Tips To Avoid Holiday Mishaps
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Everyone is gathering with family and friends for Christmas celebrations throughout the world. However, the Christmas season can be filled with its own dangers and mishaps that may put a dent in the celebrations. Here are some tips and tricks to avoid an unnecessary holiday mishap this […]
Mosy Creek Cruzers Presents New Mark Fire and Rescue Team with Donation for Equipment
Mossy Creek Cruzers presented New Market Fire and Rescue Team with a donation check for equipment. Presenting the check to Captain Sammy Solomon on the left is secretary Pat Dukes and Treasure Joan Spoon, along with Fire Chief Frank Solomon. Please come out and support The Mossy Creek Cruzers.
Patriots Dominate Dobyns-Bennett Indians, 65-55; Girls 48-38
The Jefferson County High School Patriots Basketball Teams hosted the Dobyns-Bennett Indians Saturday afternoon. Even though the air was chilly outside, things heated up quickly on the court. Both the Boys and the Lady Patriots dominated and sent the Indians back to Kingsport defeated. After defeating Morristown East Friday night 66-49, the Lady Patriots tipped […]
Symbols of the Season: the Candy Cane
There are several symbols and iconic images that make up the Christmas season for many of us. The importance of the Christmas tree might seem the most dominant, but let’s not forget the humble and festive candy cane. The red and white striped wonder has been a part of Christmas traditions for centuries. Have you […]
Haslam Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Five Counties
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today sent a request to President Barack Obama to expedite a major disaster declaration for five Tennessee counties in order to get needed federal assistance to aid in recovery from wildfires and severe storms. The counties included in Haslam’s declaration request are Coffee, McMinn, Polk, Sequatchie and Sevier. “My goal is […]
CMS Approves Tennessee Request to Extend Open Enrollment for Fire and Tornado Victims
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted the Commission’s request to have a Special Enrollment Period to assist those Medicare beneficiaries affected by the recent wildfires and tornadoes in East Tennessee. The regular Open Enrollment Period for Medicare enrollees to select their […]
Christmas Trees Suffering in Wake of Drought
Christmas trees are a magical part of any family’s holiday traditions. However, with the recent drought some families may be crying “bah, hum bug,” at their chance for a real Christmas tree. It is no secret that the lack of rain late last month put the pressure on local farmers, but the drought is also […]
White Pine Holds Annual Christmas Parade
The residents of White Pine came out on Saturday evening to welcome in the Christmas Season with their annual Christmas Parade. As has become tradition, the White Pine Parade began near dusk. Folks lined the streets of the City awaiting the arrival numerous floats and parade participants. Kids were rewarded for their patience with hand […]
Jefferson County Lady Patriots Too Much for Seymour, 71-25; Patriots 63-35
The Jefferson County Boys and Girls’ basketball teams welcomed fans back to the home court in a big way. Tuesday night, both the Patriots and the Lady Patriots hosted the Seymour Eagles. The Lady Patriots, coming off a big 70-35 win against South Doyle, quickly pulled ahead early in the first quarter. Riley Fritz, Makaila […]
TBI Arrests, Charges 2 Juveniles in Ongoing Investigation of Sevier County Wildfires
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, National Park Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in charges being placed against two people in connection with the deadly wildfires in Sevier County. Last week, at the request of 4th District Attorney General […]
Glenmore Mansion Offering Christmas Season Tours
Glenmore Mansion invites you and your family to kick off your celebrations of the Christmas season with a house tour. The tours are only available to the public for a limited time. Tours will be running through this weekend, Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th. Glenmore daytime Christmas tours are from 1:00 to 5:00 […]
Habitat for Humanity Holds “Forming the Future” Fundraising Gala
Habitat for Humanity, along with The Holy Trinity Catholic Church and friends of the community, came together Thursday night for the Forming the Future Gala. The gala was a fundraising event to help raise money for Racine Ridge, the first Habitat for Humanity neighborhood of its kind in Jefferson County. The Racine Ridge neighborhood is […]
