Theresa Beckley and Johnathan Dodd Make Deans List, Bethel University’s College of Professional Studies
Over 350 students from across the country are being recognized for their academic accomplishments at Bethel University. Dr. Kimberly Martin, Bethel University Vice President, announced the College of Professional Studies Dean’s List for the term ending Sept. 30, 2020. Martin commented, “Our College of Professional Studies Dean’s List students work so hard to maintain top […]
Parental Vaccine Hesitancy
A new study has found that one in five children in the United States have a parent who is vaccine hesitant. The study, “Parental Vaccine Hesitancy and Childhood Influenza Vaccination,” which will be published in the December 2020 issue of Pediatrics (published online Nov. 9), notes that there is a lack of consensus on the definition of vaccine hesitancy, but […]
Everything Voters Need to Know for the November 3 Presidential Election
Before heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3., the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office wants voters to have the information they need to cast their ballot in a safe, clean and secure fashion. On Election Day, polls open at various times. A list of when polls open in all 95 counties is available on […]
Smoky Mountain Service Dogs at MDW NSDAR Meeting
MDW Treasurer Wendy Randolph presents a $231.50 check to Canine Ambassador Hooligan and SMSD Board Member Laurie Birt for the benefit of physical mobility challenged veterans. Laurie Birt, at-large member of the Board of Directors, and Hooligan, canine ambassador, for Smoky Mountain Service Dogs (SMSD) informed and entertained the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National […]
Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
White House, Washington, D.C. – Following a unanimous vote by the Judiciary Committee last week, the Senate just confirmed Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become the 115th Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. “Having confirmed her to the Circuit Court in 2017 with bipartisan support, the Senate has already […]
Tennessee Infrastructure Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state’s infrastructure plan for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines once they become available. TDH in coordination with other state and local agencies submitted an initial draft of the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Tennessee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October16, 2020. “We assure Tennesseans that safe, effective and approved COVID-19 […]
September Unemployment Rates Decrease in Every Tennessee County
NASHVILLE – The unemployment rates in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties decreased in September, according to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Twenty-seven counties recorded unemployment rates below 5%, while 68 counties have a rate of 5% or higher. There are no counties with an unemployment rate higher than 10% […]
LeAnn Sutton Joins 2020-2021 Class of Appalachian Leadership Institute
It’s an exclusive group, and White Pine resident LeAnn Sutton has been tapped to be a part of it. As Key Accounts Coordinator for AEC, Sutton has recently been named by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) as a 2020-2021 Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) Fellow. Every year, more than one hundred highly-qualified individuals apply to be […]
Not My Preacher – Op-Ed by Rep. Jeremy Faison, Dist 11
Op-Ed by: Jeremy Faison, TN House of Representatives, District 11, Chairman of GOP Caucus Do you remember being a child and thinking how incredible it would be to be the president? As a young child walking down Pennsylvania Avenue, I can still remember standing in front of the White House. I instantly became enamored with […]
JCHS Homecoming 2020
Jefferson County High School presented the Homecoming Court this past weekend. Representing the Patriot Academy and the freshman class were: Eliza Collins: the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bent Collins of New Market. She is on the JCHS girls’ basketball, volleyball, and track team. Eliza is on the A Honor Roll and enjoys swimming, spending […]
Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group Issues Updated Guidance for Businesses Under Tennessee Pledge
In accordance with the current scientific understanding of COVID-19, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group issued updated guidance today for businesses and other activities under the Tennessee Pledge. The updates follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and maintain emphasis on key preventative measures such as mask wearing, social distancing and frequent disinfection. The update […]
Tennessee Court of Appeals Decision School Vouchers (ESA’S) Unconstitutional
By David Seal Background Education Savings Accounts (ESA’s), more commonly known as school vouchers, became law in Tennessee during the 2019 legislative session. Tennessee is one of a handful of states to enact law giving parents school choice, providing an option for their students to escape failing schools. In doing so, the state would issue […]
New Market’s Humbard Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on Lake Cherokee
Boater Bill Humbard of New Market, Tennessee, brought a two-day total of 10 bass to the scale weighing 24 pounds, 4 ounces to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine Mountain Division Super-Tournament at Lake Cherokee. For his victory, Humbard earned $6,230. “I’ve been blessed to win the Mountain Division prior to […]
