What Happens Now?
So, another month is in the books and we seem to be flying, fast and furious, toward the end of the year. Yes, I know that many things will come between the dropping of the ball on New Year’s Eve and today but time flies when you are having fun. Believe it or not, school […]
Jefferson County Freshman Orientation Set for Wednesday August 3, 2016
Freshman Orientation is Wednesday, August 3, 2016. This is a required day of school for all freshmen in Jefferson County. Students are encouraged to wear red, white and/or blue to show Patriot Pride because the theme for the day is The Patriot Way. Listed below are some highlights: · Buses will be available at the […]
Interview with Spencer Riley, Head Football Coach for the Jefferson County Patriots
August 19 is a date that many citizens in Jefferson County are patiently waiting for. It has been 9 months since fans have been able to see the Patriots on the football field take on an opponent, and there is much for the fans to be excited about. Coach Spencer Riley has only been at […]
JCHS Band Hard at Work for the New Year
There may be a few days before the school year kicks off, but there are already several groups of students hard at work. One of these groups includes the Jefferson County High School Marching Band, who had their band camp this week. Working diligently from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the sweltering heat of […]
America Has to “Catch ‘Em All,” Again!
A Clinton is in the running for the White House. A new Harry Potter book is being awaited with baited breath, and people around the world are obsessed with catching Pokémon. No, you’ve not traveled magically back in time to 2000. However, history seems to be repeating itself a lot lately. Call it nostalgia if […]
VERNON M. WIGLE
Vernon M. Wigle, 81, of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully on July 30, 2016. He graduated from Carson Newman College with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Latin. He enjoyed studying languages, history and the Bible. He loved to collect books and enjoyed giving them to others. A lay speaker, he […]
How Hot is it, Really?
Blistering hot temperatures, and sweltering afternoons usually ending in a swift and torrential downpour: just another typical afternoon to be found in East Tennessee during the summer months. This week had the added incentive of a heat wave. Needless to say, many people are more than a little miserable. You might even find yourself wondering […]
Background Noise May Hinder Toddlers’ Ability to Learn Words
The environments children are in, including how much and what kinds of stimulation they are exposed to, influence what and how they learn. One important task for children is zeroing in on the information that’s relevant to what they’re learning and ignoring what isn’t. A new study has found that the presence of background noise […]
Florida
I just got back from vacation, and I can categorically state that if Satan’s hot tub caught fire, ate ghost peppers, and erupted a pyroclastic lava flow, it would still be cooler than Florida. I have also determined Florida is entirely populated by a few very distinct demographic groups. First, you have the tourists. They […]
Stop Stroke at Any Age
You may think you’re too young to have a stroke—but stroke can strike at any age. In fact, about 1 in 7 strokes occur in adolescents and young adults, ages 15 to 49.1 Stroke is preventable and treatable. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke, and call 9-1-1 right away if you think someone […]
Excessive Daily TV Watching May Increase Risk of Death
Watching a lot of television every day may increase your risk of dying from a blood clot in the lung, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. A lung blood clot, known medically as a pulmonary embolism, usually begins as a clot in the leg or pelvis as a result of inactivity […]
Speeches, Cigars, and Such
This week the County Commission met and, in what could only be described as an astounding act, they finished business and exited the building before eight o’clock. Those who have attended County meetings know that this is just short of a political miracle. Anyway, despite the shock of a $29 million dollar capital projects document […]
Hearing Loss in Children
Hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to develop speech, language, and social skills. The earlier children with hearing loss start getting services, the more likely they are to reach their full potential. A hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear is not working right, including the outer ear, middle ear, inner […]
Search for Tennessee Unclaimed Property
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Division of Consumer Affairs wants consumers to be on the lookout for letters from the State of Tennessee indicating that they might have unclaimed funds. The State of Tennessee’s Treasury Department, Division of Unclaimed Property, has recently sent a mass mailing of letters to consumers for which they […]
Matthew Reilly’s “Area 7”
This week I went back and revisited some of my favorite authors’ earlier works. Matthew Reilly’s Area 7, is a high-octane action thriller following Reilly’s Shane Schofield, and is the second novel following Ice Station (which I reviewed several months ago) to feature Schofield. Area 7 is the most secure and secret military instillation in […]
GERRY PAINTER HARDY
GERRY PAINTER HARDY, age 94, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday afternoon, July 23, 2016 at her home. She was born November 19, 1921 in Dandridge, TN, the daughter of the late Hobart and Maggie (Lethco) Painter, where she was a lifelong resident. Gerry was active in her church and community and was well-known by […]
