Flu Season Has Arrived-It’s Important to be Immunized
It’s here: the seasonal wave of flu that affects thousands of Americans every year. Flu activity is measurably rising in Tennessee, and while doctors here are not yet seeing the higher number of cases reported in some neighboring states, the Tennessee Department of Health believes more cases will be identified here soon. “We’re just at […]
Surprising Statistics on Savings Trends
With the New Year approaching, pumping up the savings account is one of the common resolutions. The economic downturn of the past six years has resulted in a more conservative approach to finances than was employed around the turn of the millennium, however, according to a recent Gallup Poll, the desire to save is closely […]
Photo Contest for Tennessee Wildlife Calendar Underway!
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is now accepting entries for its 2014-15 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife Magazine’s annual calendar issue. All interested photographers are invited to submit their best photos on fishing and wildlife species native to Tennessee, and fishing and hunting scenes in Tennessee. Interested photographers must submit their photo […]
“Cops With Kids” Making Spirits Bright for some Jefferson County Children
Law enforcement from all around the Jefferson County area responded to needy children with “Cops With Kids” to help children receive gifts for Christmas this year. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 61 of Jefferson County held its annual “Cops With Kids” December 23rd at Walmart in Jefferson City. Officers from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, […]
Police Give Chase To Burglary Suspect In Dandridge
In a release from the Jefferson County, TN Sheriff’s Department, Monday, December 23, 2013 at 365 Economy Drive Dandridge, Tn. a neighbor reported seeing a person carrying items from this residence. The man left driving a small blue pick-up with a wheel barrel in the back. The neighbor attempt to follow the pick-up truck but […]
Mills Makes It A Conservative Threesome
As much of Jefferson County is already on Holiday Schedule until 2014, the potential candidate pool for the upcoming May 2014 election is growing. Though several incumbents that are currently not contested have turned in their petitions and paperwork well in advance of the noon deadline on February 20, 2014, most candidates in the more […]
“Did You Hear About The Parade”?
The Town of Dandridge rang in winter in style with their annual Christmas Parade. Warmer than normal temperatures set the stage for the Saturday afternoon event and the crowd lined the street from Maury Middle School through the Historic Town Square, where Santa greeted admirers behind Town Hall following the lengthy parade. First Responders, churches […]
Maury Middle School Celebrates Christmas with the Arts
The Maury Middle School Hornets spent Thursday evening hosting their first Christmas with the Arts. Students and their families packed the school to enjoy the artistic talents of Maury students in all areas of creative expression. Beyond the traditional gallery viewing, which showcased the depth of talented students, there was also performance art in the […]
Children’s Book Author Hank Niceley Signing at Jefferson City Library
The Jefferson City Library hosted a book signing Friday, December 20, 2013 with special guest and Author Hank Niceley. The event was well attended with children and parents from the area who were delighted with Christmas Carols sung by Niceley and readings from wife Reba Niceley. The newest book by Nicelely, “The Butterfly and the […]
Top Christmas Pics for Foodies
Keurigs and a wide array of kitchen gadgets line the shelves every year during the holidays. These items actually show up on more than a few Christmas lists, which is precisely why so many are on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. So, here are a few of the best kitchen gifts to give this […]
Busy Night For Girl Scout Troop #20685
The Girl Scouts of Troop #20685 were busy Tuesday, December 17, 2013 as they completed some of their service project just in time for the holidays. The Troop started out by making Christmas Cards for soldiers over seas, then met at the Jefferson City Health and Rehab for a night of caroling Christmas Carols for […]
Federal Extensions of Unemployment Benefits Set to Expire at Close of 2013
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development is alerting more than 18,000 Tennesseans currently receiving federally extended unemployment insurance that those payments will soon end. The federal legislation that extended Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) expires at the end of 2013 in the absence of congressional action. “We don’t want people who are presently receiving […]
Top Picks For Santa
Every year it seems to get harder and harder to shop for the kids at Christmas time. The toys become more and more like mini computers and it seems they already have everything on their iPod. Surprisingly enough, the top toys approved by children safety experts are mostly low tech this year with the exception […]
Happy Holidays from Jefferson County Mayor’s Office
With the approaching Holidays, Jefferson County has listed its official schedule for government offices. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri stated that those having business with individual County government departments should contact those departments to assure that there is no change in their operating schedule. Generally, Jefferson County government offices will be open this week, however will […]
New Market Annual Christmas Parade
A chilly day set the stage for the annual New Market Christmas Parade. Locals and a few travelers lined the street hoping to catch the arrival of Santa. Participants came early to join in the parade line, which was quite long. First Responders, decorated floats, riders on horseback, tractors and even some festive golf carts […]
Knoxville Area Corvair Club Makes Donation to Dandridge Ministerial Association
The Dandridge Ministerial Association received an early Christmas gift Saturday when the Knoxville Area Corvair Club made a donation in the form of a check for $405 along with several hundred dollars worth of food items purchased by the club members. The club delivered their goods in several Chevrolet Corvairs sporting the iconic “trunk in […]
