Board of School Commissioners Meeting
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Voting Session on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. Following a 5:30 Executive Session with Legal Council, the voting meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Two of four students that attended […]
Hay Fire Holds Up Traffic on Hwy 92
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 a truck hauling hay had to make a quick ditch of its cargo when fire broke out. The Dandridge Fire Department responded to the call. Due to the nature of the materials, smoke was a hindrance to traffic and caused a mild backup along Hwy. 92. The fire which also […]
Tennessee Library Association Sponsors Tennessee Legislative Day
The Tennessee Library Association sponsored Tennessee Legislative Day in Nashville on March 5, 2014 for library advocates across the state to talk with elected officials. Secretary of State Tre Hargett was the keynote speaker at the opening event held at Nashville Public Library. Hargett encouraged library staff to tell their stories to their senators and […]
Owens Pitches Lady Pats past Cocke Co
The Jefferson County Patriots softball team got its first win of the season Wednesday night, but don’t let the record fool you, the Patriots still have high goals for this young season. “We want to win district, we want to win region, we want to go to state.” Head Coach Bekkah Massaro said. Jefferson County […]
Local Vietnam Veterans To Be Honored
“No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is misremembered now. Rarely have so many people been so wrong about so much. Never have the consequences of their misunderstanding been so tragic.” President Richard Nixon Sunday, March 30, 2014, has been proclaimed by Congressional Resolution […]
‘Swinging Thru The Years’ First Peoples Bank 24th Annual Birthday Bash
First Peoples Bank Freedom Club Birthday Bash was held March 20, 2014 at Carson Newman University Cafeteria. The event is sponsored by the bank for their Freedom Club Members. The 350 plus in attendance enjoyed a buffet meal catered by Carson Newman University and an evening of entertainment. This year marked their 24th Annual Birthday […]
Patriots Hold On To Big Lead, Win 8-6
The story continues for this Jefferson County Patriot baseball team. Get out to a big lead, and hold on. They have been very successful in doing so, so far this year. The Patriots scored five runs in the first inning and three runs in the fourth inning to open an 8-0 lead. The Green Devils […]
GOP Hosts Annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner
The Jefferson County Republican Party gathered on Friday, March 21, 2014 for their annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner. Hosted at Stokely Memorial Cafeteria on Carson Newman University Campus, the grand old party packed the dining room. Jefferson County Republican Party Chairwoman Paula Rugel Gibson offered the welcome and acknowledged a host of elected officials, as well […]
Time To Pay The Tab
The Tennessee Attorney General recently released an Opinion that could add a little economic boost to the Jefferson County School System. Opinion Number 14-22 answers questions associated with revenue from the mixed drink tax. According to State of Tennessee statute, 50% of the mixed drink tax is returned to the municipality or county of origin, […]
Mayor’s Office Launches Investigation
The Jefferson County Mayor’s Office and the Jefferson County Finance Department have confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation regarding alleged misappropriation of funds in the Finance Department. Amid a swell of rumors regarding the situation, Mayor Palmieri and Director Helton confirmed that there is investigation involving a singular facet of the Finance Department and […]
JCHS Band Marches in the Magic Kingdom
The Jefferson County High School Band had a magical experience while performing at the Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando on Tuesday March 18th, as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program. The trip was organized by Band Director Greg Jones. Under the direction of Mr. Jones, the marching band entertained Disneyland guests as they led […]
Lyke New Fashion Show
Group Photo – Appearing Front L/R – Teagan Carroll, Kaitlyn Sands, Andrianna Young Row 2 – Gabrielle Ranzino, Rocio J. Auila-Olguin, Kierra Cameron Row 3 – Hannah Jackson, Victoria Ogle, Autumn Gentry Row 4 – Nicole Minton, Callie Bush Row 5 – Sarah Parrish, Tori Wilkin Jefferson County High School students were entertained during lunch […]
House Expands Second Amendment Rights For Tennesseans
House Republican lawmakers moved forward this week with several pieces of legislation aimed at expanding the Second Amendment rights of Tennesseans, with all four measures being backed by the National Rifle Association. The first measure, House Bill 1404, clarifies a bill passed last year which allows individuals to carry their firearms safely secured in the […]
Patriots Hold On, Top East 4-3
The story of Jefferson County’s young baseball season so far has been, jump out to an early lead and hold on at the end to get a win. The Patriots have been able to do just that in three of their last four ball games. Monday night was no different, as the Patriots held a […]
Welcome Spring
Following months of particularly harsh winter weather, Spring has finally arrived. The Vernal Equinox will arrive locally this year on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 12:57 p.m. Generally associated with one of two times of the year when the day and night are equal, actually that distinct divide rarely falls on the actual Vernal Equinox. […]
Dandridge Community Trust Holds Annual Membership Meeting
Dandridge Community Trust held its Annual Membership Meeting at Appalachian Training Center for Healing Arts on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.. The meeting was called to order by Trust President Jim Everett, who began by wishing the gathering a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” and thanking Ritchie Ridley and his staff for the use […]
