Officials and TN Representatives Weigh In On Government Shutdown
East Tennessee is feeling the impact of the recent federal government shutdown, particularly in areas that are tied economically to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As of October 1, 2013, a government shutdown of non essential service areas was enacted, furloughing more than 800,000 government employees nationally. Locally, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park […]
Scots-Irish Festival 2013
On Saturday, September 28, Dandridge hosted the 2013 Scots-Irish Festival, a much-loved celebration of cultural heritage. The turnout for the festival was exceptional, with the streets of downtown Dandridge packed with attendees and various booths and tents. Several clans and houses, both large and small, were represented, bearing their crests and traditional garments, turning the […]
Tennessee Bass Federation, 2013 State Tournament East Division a Huge success.
The top 6 anglers from this weekend’s TBF Tournament at The Point Marina and their 2 day catch totals: 1st place, Adam Jones, Knox County Bassmasters, 26.30 pounds; 2nd place, Eddie Mullins, Cherokee Bassmaster, 25.94 pounds; 3rd place, Benny Kizer, Smoky Mountain Bass Anglers #2, 24.43 pounds; 4th place, Larry Reid, Smoky Mountain Bass Anglers […]
2nd Annual Douglas Dash
In the wee hours of the morning on Saturday, lads and lasses began registering for a hardy run to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley and the Dandridge Community Trust. The one mile competitive event coincided with the Scots-Irish Festival and the completion of the race was the beautiful Douglas Lake. This […]
Mt. Horeb Elementary Celebrates World Milk Day
Last week the Mount Horeb Hawks celebrated World School Milk Day. Though the actual event day is September 25, 2013, rainy weather pushed the celebration to the end of the week. This is the 14th World School Milk Day and it provides an opportunity to reinforce the benefits of drinking milk on a daily basis. […]
IDB to tour available properties to assess viability for purchase
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board met on Friday, September 27, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Duignan. Present for Roll Call were Board Members Masters, Keck, Worley, Snodgrass, Kisabeth and Jenkins. With a Motion from Keck and 2nd from Worley, the Minutes were Approved. Jenkins […]
School Board Funds Purchase of New System
The Jefferson County School Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Vice Chairman Jarnigan. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Potts and Vines. School Board Officers were elected for the next year, with Potts returning as Chairman of […]
Patriots bring home victory over Governors, 27-13
Friday, September 27th, the Jefferson County Patriots traveled to play against the William Blount Governors and brought home a victory with Jefferson County twenty-seven to a William Blount thirteen. The first quarter started off with the Patriots receiving the ball and scoring the first touchdown of the night within the first thirty seconds of the […]
Arthur “Tom” Cole Leads Day 1 of TBF Bass Tournament on Douglas Lake
Arthur “Tom” Cole leads Day 1 of this weekend’s 2 day Tennessee Bass Federation, Eastern State Division Tournament, weighing in with 17.63 pounds. Today began the TBF bass tournament at Douglas Lake. The top six anglers from this weekend’s Eastern Division Tournament will join with the Western Tennessee State Tournament top anglers to form the […]
Ryleigh Fritz Crowned White Pine Homecoming Queen 2013
The 2013 White Pine Cyclone Homecoming Court was lead onto the field Tuesday night by Kayla Morgan, last year’s queen, and Principal Bill Walker. Representing the sixth grade were Reese Ratcliff and Morgan Webb. Seventh grade was represented by Kaity Fritz and Bailey Harrell. The eight grade homecoming queen representatives were eight graders Sarah Buttry, […]
Suit Filed Regarding Body Farm
The Jefferson County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals Reneau. Present for Roll Call were Board Members Batson, Lakin, Shrader and Springfield. Minutes from the previous meeting were […]
JCHS Rocks The Vote
The Jefferson County Election Office was on hand Tuesday to register eligible students to vote. Students ages 18 or over were able to register to vote during their lunch break in the Commons Area of Jefferson County High School. The registration coincided with National Voter Registration Day and was a spotlight event promoted by Secretary […]
Mayor Palmieri Proclaims Constitution Week In Jefferson County
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri signed a Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2013, Constitution Week in Jefferson County. September 17, 2013, marked the 226th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America. Gloria Beauchamp, Regent, and Margaret Renner, Constitution Chairman of the Samuel Doak Chapter of the National Society of the American […]
Patriots Score Road Trip Victory Over Eagles 45-28
Jefferson County Patriots took to the road on Friday night looking for redemption and they found it on the Seymour Eagles field. Though the game play was hindered by penalties on both sides of the ball, the Patriots managed to overcome early mistakes that put 5 points on the board for the Eagles. After a […]
Flu Season Quickly Approaching
October is quickly approaching and with it the beginning of the flu season. According to Gail Harmon, Assistant Regional Director Department of Health-East Region, the typical influenza season begins as early as October and can continue through the middle of May. Generally, the peak of the season is in the cold weather months or January […]
