Gatlinburg Kicks Off Season with Winter Lights Festival
Winter lights are shining all around the Burg, illuminating the local streets. On Wednesday, Gatlinburg kicked off their Winter Lights Festival with a chili cook off. Some of Gatlinburg’s favorite restaurateurs added their own flair to the cool weather dish and the city was filled with folks looking for a sampling of the delicious fare. […]
Faison Top Shot Competition Big Success
District 11 representative Jeremy Faison, running for reelection this year, hosted the Faison Top Shot Competition on Saturday, November 16. The turnout was impressive, with shooters of all ages showing up to compete. The top shots were awarded high-quality firearms, a great bonus to an afternoon spent among friends and acquaintances in friendly competition. The […]
School Board – District Report Card Shows Improvement
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Vines. Three students were recognized for winning the Director’s Art Gallery in grades 3, 4 and 5. The 3rd grade winner was James from […]
“County Commission Ranking System” Rankles Some Commissioners
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Monthly Work Session on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tabor, Dockery, Solomon, Kesterson and Barriero. No citizens requested to address the Commission. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri […]
Budget Committee – Insurance Dollars for JCHS Roof Collapse Still Being Negotiated
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Sitting in for Committee Member Dockery was Commissioner Tucker. Following a Motion by Baxley and 2nd by Akard, the Committee Approved the Minutes of the October 15th meeting. […]
Modern Woodmen Members Honor Local Hometown Hero
On November 12 ,2013 Mr. Jim Wilson, was honored with a special luncheon at the Creek Cafe for countless hours of service to the community by local Modern Woodmen of America members. Mr. Wilson was honored for his dedicated service through Appalachian Outreach to help the needy people in the Appalachian region. In recognition of […]
Community Volunteers Helping Keep Families Warm
Appalachian Outreach hosted a Coats for the Cold drive this past Saturday, November 9. Needy families from Jefferson County came to Jefferson Elementary School and were assisted by volunteers in picking out coats and other winter items. Coats for the Cold was developed out of a basic necessity for survival: warmth. For thirteen years Appalachian […]
Jefferson Elementary School Students Thank Local Veterans
“Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veteran’s Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign […]
Fishing 4 Reel Outdoors Meet Local Youth to Promote Love of Fishing as Passtime or Profession
On Friday, November 8, Jefferson County’s Ruritan Park was home to a gathering of several local children, all of whom came out to learn about one of the most popular sports and pastimes in the world: fishing. Fishing 4 Reel, a for-profit organization comprised of professional anglers founded by Maliek Carrington, hosted the gathering, giving […]
Jefferson County High School’s Billie Yardley Crowned Today Show’s Teacher of the Year
Jefferson County High School Drama Teacher Billie Yardley has been named the Today Show’s Teacher of the Year. Earlier in the month, Yardley had been identified as one of three finalists on Hoda and Katie Lee hour of the morning show. The winner was determined by viewer votes. The JCHS teacher took an early lead […]
“Because It Had To Be Done”
As the sun sets on Veteran’s Day 2013, it affords the opportunity to offer one more thank you to those who have so valiantly served our Nation. It is those men and women that offer a part of themselves to protect and preserve our homeland. Many have traveled to lands far away and viewed things […]
NIGHT OF THE PATRIOTS 2013
Jefferson County High School welcomed the community to pay tribute to local veterans on Thursday evening, as students presented the 21st annual Night of the Patriots. The show has a long standing reputation as being one of outstanding music, drama and dance, combined with somber and thankful reminders of the sacrifice of our Nation’s veterans. […]
When The Race Begins, Who Will Have The Right Stuff?
2014 will, once again, be an election year in Jefferson County. Local offices that will be placed in one of the three elections that take place in May, August and November of next year include the office of the Jefferson County Mayor, the Jefferson County Sheriff, as well as several other elected offices. In addition, […]
Talent Abounds at Dandridge Elementary School Veteran’s Day Performance
Fourth and Fifth grade students at Dandridge Elementary School, along with the Cub’s Chorus, gave a pre performance on Thursday morning, in anticipation of their annual Veteran’s Day Show. Parents and friends, as well as some attentive young students, were on hand to enjoy the patriotic songs and poetry. Sweet voices gave life to some […]
JCHS Senior Night – Patriots vs. Hurricanes
-Staff Photos by Tyler Bingle Friday, November 1st, the Patriots faced off against the Morristown East Hurricanes in the last game of the regular season. Before the game started Jefferson County honored the Football, Volleyball, Cheer, Band, and Cross Country seniors. Jefferson County won the coin toss and differed to the second half, leaving the […]
Venomous Snakes Seized By TWRA, Charges Filed
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Officers have seized numerous venomous snakes from a LaFollette pastor after an investigation Thursday morning. Officers received information that Andrew Hamblin, pastor of the Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, was illegally possessing venomous snakes. Two TWRA Officers visited Hamblin’s home this morning to inquire about the snakes and Hamblin admitted […]
