PERFECTION!!!!
The Jefferson County Patriots basketball team completed a perfect regular season in district play Friday night(14-0). The Patriots won the opening tip and dominated the game throughout, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Jefferson County came in to the contest boasting the district’s best scoring defense, holding opponents to just 43.4 points per […]
Heavy Snow Blankets Area
The East Tennessee area has had a hit or miss relationship with accumulating snow during the last several years. Wednesday’s snow storm certainly fell into the hit category and answered snow lover’s desire for a deep, playable snow. Wet snowflakes began to fall around noon on Wednesday but quickly died down. According to meteorologists, the […]
Chamber of Commerce Holds 32nd Annual Banquet – Local First Responders Named Jefferson Countians of The Year
Friday evening, February 7, 2014, marked the 32nd annual banquet for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. The event was well attended, with members, local dignitaries and guests filling the Stokely Memorial Cafeteria at Carson Newman University. The cast of the Jefferson County High School Senior Play provided entertainment for the evening, performing scenes from […]
Big East Duels Tournament
Maury Middle School wrestlers placed second behind West View Middle School in a contest too close to call until the final match of the competition, missing first place by just 6 points in the tournament held Saturday, February 8 at Lincoln Heights Middle School. Jefferson Middle School and White Pine School also competed in the […]
Local Business Owners Venture To Expand
The economic outlook for Tennessee is looking up for 2014, according to a recent report to the Governor from the University of Tennessee’s Center for Business and Economic Research. Unemployment rates are expected to drop this year and a boost is predicted for personal economics. In Jefferson County, the beginnings of an economic climb can […]
Health Care & Candidate Announcements Topic of Dining With Democrats Luncheon
The Jefferson County Democrat Party met for their monthly lunch gathering last week and the group had announcements from three candidates for the May and August elections. Mike Dockery informed members of the Party that he will be seeking the office of Mayor of Jefferson County, making this the first time in memory that there […]
Turnovers Doom Patriots, 57-44
In a battle of two first place teams, and arguably the two hottest teams in the state, Jefferson County fell to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett 57-44. The Patriots came in on a 12 game winning streak, while the Indians came in to the contest winners of 10 in a row. It was a highly contested ball game […]
Candidate Deadlines Grow Closer – Field Continues To Widen
As the days are winding down to turn in petitions for the May primary elections, more hopefuls are throwing their name in the ring for consideration. There are currently five contested offices for the May primary, with three of those having incumbents. Two offices, that of County Court Clerk and General Sessions Judge, have retiring […]
Growth Plans Will Move To Commission
The Urban Growth Boundary Committee met on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman, Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri. Following a Motion from Committee Member Mayor Potts (Jefferson City) to suspend the rules to allow the acceptance of the minutes from the September 10, […]
Rocky Top Sports World Scores with 19 New Events
Rocky Top Sports World, managed by The Sports Facilities Advisory, announced today that it has contracted to host 19 tournament events for the 2014-15 season. These will encompass a variety of sports including lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, soccer and football. Rocky Top Sports World General Manager, Steve Daugherty said, “These youth and amateur sporting events will […]
National Signing Day at JCHS
It was National Signing Day all across America Wednesday, and at Jefferson County High School it was no different. Three Jefferson County athletes signed letters of intent on Wednesday, stating they would be continuing their athletic careers and gaining further education at local colleges or universities. Summer Hayes – Walters State Community College (Softball) As […]
Patriots Remain Unbeaten in District, 65-42
The Patriots used a stingy defense to slow down red hot Morristown West. The Trojans came in to town Monday night boasting wins in five of their last six district games. The Patriots , however, forced 14 turnovers and cruised to a 65-42 win over the Trojans. Jefferson County got down early in the first […]
Haslam Unveils Visionary ‘Tennessee Promise’
During his fourth annual State of the State address before the General Assembly, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam this week introduced the “Tennessee Promise.” The historic proposal commits to providing on a continuing basis two years of community college or a college of applied technology (TCAT) absolutely free of tuition and fees to graduating high school […]
America’s veterinarians congratulate Congress on passage of Farm Bill
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) tips its hat today to Congress for passing a comprehensive Farm Bill (H.R. 2642) that will allow the nation’s veterinarians and scientists to continue ensuring food safety, conducting important agriculture and animal research, and protecting the health and welfare of animals. “We commend the Farm Bill conference committee and […]
Cancer Statistics 2014: Deaths Continue to Drop
The annual cancer statistics report from the American Cancer Society finds steady declines in cancer death rates for the past two decades add up to a 20 percent drop in the overall risk of dying from cancer over that time period. The report, Cancer Statistics 2014, finds progress has been most rapid for middle-aged black men, among […]
Poore’s Return to Greeneville a Success
Jefferson County’s head coach, Chris Poore, returned to Greeneville for a successful win , as the Patriots defeated the Green Devils 50-35. Poore attended Greeneville High from 2001-2003, where he played on the 2001 team that reached the state semifinals and the 2003 team that reached the state quarterfinals. Jefferson County would win the opening […]
