Maury Dominates West View in Opener
Different year, same story for Maury Middle School’s football team. The Hornets came in to the opener going 18-0 in their last 2 seasons. Yes, meaning that this year’s 8th grade class has not lost a game in a Hornet uniform. Head Coach Greg Manis explains, however, this team hasn’t done anything. “What we tell […]
Meteor Shower Perseid to Peak August 12-13, 2015
Be sure to keep an eye to the night sky this week, as the Perseid meteor shower makes its annual appearance. Perseid is a popular celestial event because of how bright the actual shower is, and this trait is going to be highlighted even more from August 12 – 13, when the shower is expected […]
Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Beautification
The Dandridge Community Trust held their dedication ceremony for the beautification project at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Several local officials and residents lined the front steps of the Historic Courthouse to view the cosmetic improvements that were donated by Dandridge Community Trust. Among those present and speaking at the […]
Happy Birthday, White Pine!
White Pine celebrated its 100th birthday on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Officials closed down the streets in the city proper for a festival that boasted music, food, arts and crafts, antique cars and, of course, the history of White Pine. It was a party fit for a centennial celebration, with residents and visitors coming out […]
TDEC Issues Administrative Order Against TVA
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) issued a Commissioner’s Order today to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) directing the investigation, assessment and remediation of all coal ash disposal sites across Tennessee. This Order follows the federal coal combustion residual (CCR) rule, and not only ensures the state is kept abreast of TVA’s progress […]
Powwow at Patriot Academy
The Patriot Academy was alive with music, art and diversity on Saturday, August 8, 2015, as the Spirit of the Nation’s Powwow brought their event to Jefferson County. Sponsored by Indian Creek Productions Inc. of Jefferson County, the festival featured Native American music, arts and crafts, storytelling and lectures. The theme for this year’s event […]
Dumplin Valley Farm Concerts Wraps Up Season This Saturday With Grits & The Benny Wilson Band
The 2015 Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series wraps up Saturday August 8th featuring two of the region’s best bands: GRITS to open with The Benny Wilson Band headlining. Benny Wilson, from Johnson City, is a fan favorite at Bristol Motor Speedway Miller Lite Rockin’ and Racin’ Series where has been performing for the past 10 […]
UPDATE: Electrical Voltage Monitors will be Installed on Cherokee Reservoir
Voltage monitors will be installed on Cherokee Reservoir to collect data during the next two weeks that investigators hope reveal more details about the possible cause of low-voltage electricity discovered in the lake. In July, a team comprised of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office, Tennessee Valley Authority and Appalachian Electric Cooperative began examining this […]
Butch Jones Preseason Press Conference
Head Coach Butch Jones: Opening Statement “It’s really good to see everyone. I hope you had a great summer. Obviously, we are very excited to get things started. There are a few announcements that I would like to make. “First of all, I would like to welcome Ryan Robinson, our Senior Associate AD for Communications, […]
Jefferson County High School Receives Accolade for Progress
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced 170 schools as the 2014-15 Reward Schools, the top 5 percent of schools in the state for academic achievement and the top 5 percent for annual growth. The Reward Schools span 59 districts across Tennessee and include 93 schools that serve mostly economically disadvantaged populations. […]
Rush Strong Still Battling Sewage Issues
After three months of summer vacation and extensive work that included consultation with local experts, students and teachers will return to a familiar, if improved, problem at Rush Strong School. Last spring information came to the forefront that indicated environmental violations regarding the sewage treatment plant at the school, with findings that were concerning to […]
The 80’s Patriots Forever
The eighties were a great decade for Jefferson County High School and it was a flash from the past last weekend as ten years worth of Jefferson County Patriots came together for a multi year reunion. The event was hosted at the Havely Farm on Dumplin Valley Road and the “me generation” came out in […]
FFA Educates Local Children With Petting Zoo
The Jefferson County High School FFA Officer Team had a busy day on Saturday, as they conducted a petting zoo at Centennial Park in Jefferson City. The event offered community children the opportunity to engage the animals, as well as offering children and adults educational information on a variety of local farm animals. FFA Secretary […]
TBI Human Trafficking Operation Results in Recovery of Endangered Teens, Arrests of Others on Trafficking & Sex-Related Charges
Less than a month after a new law went into effect to help identify, investigate, and prosecute human trafficking in Tennessee, Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined with partner agencies in West Tennessee to identify and arrest individuals who prey on children. TBI Agents, including those assigned to TBI’s Internet Crimes Against […]
Vols Ranked 25th in Preseason Coaches Poll
For the first time since 2008, Tennessee football occupies a place in the Amway Coaches Poll. Released Thursday, the preseason Amway Coaches Poll shows the Vols ranked at No. 25 to open the year. Tennessee’s last ranking in the Coaches Poll was also a preseason consideration when, in 2008, it was listed at No. 18. […]
