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01/17/2026

Patriots go stale in loss to Sevier County

DANDRIDGE - Looking to gain a 2-0 start in league play for the season, the Jefferson County Patriots found themselves in a rematch of last year’s District 2-4A title game. Like that matchup, though, the Sevier County Smoky Bears got the better of them in a 56-42 victory, marking the Patriots’ fi...

01/17/2026

Lady Patriots’ woes continue in 59-23 loss to Bearettes

DANDRIDGE - A road already filled with obstructions and potholes hasn’t gotten any easier for the Jefferson County Lady Patriots. Following a lopsided loss to Science Hill earlier in the week, they suffered the same fate in their second District 2-4A outing of the season, as the Sevier County Bear...

01/17/2026

Lions survive CAK in overtime

WHITE PINE - After gaining control to start the second half, the Lakeway Christian Lions saw a six-point lead dissipate. The CAK Warriors fought back to knot the score and force overtime, but Lakeway was able to stave off the threat in the extra period to earn a 59-51 victory on Friday night. The Li...

01/17/2026

BOYS' MSBB: Cyclones survive OT, Plainsmen snap drought

The White Pine Cyclones had to weather a feverish fourth-quarter rally and survive South Greene in overtime for a 46-43 road win on Thursday night. White Pine led by eight, 31-23, going into the fourth quarter, but South Greene strung together its most productive period of the night on the offensive...

01/17/2026

GIRLS' MSBB: Lady Plainsmen wallop Surgoinsville

The Rush Strong Lady Plainsmen ran roughshod over Surgoinsville in a 52-20 victory on Thursday night. The Lady Plainsmen had three scorers finish in double figures. Chloe Hawk and Lariah Ash each had a co-team-high 16 points, followed by a 14-point effort from Addyson Watson. Rush Strong powered out...

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

🕯️ Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine 🕯️⁠
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Ken Sparks is headed into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame this December as a member of the Class of 2026

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01/15/2026

Dandridge Council gives initial approval to R-2 rezoning

Dandridge Council gave initial approval for rezoning two parcels for a potential duplex development on Evans Lane during their regular session Tuesday. The group also indicated their willingness to accept the donation of a new police dog from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. Shifting the...

01/15/2026

City planners endorse county resolutions

Jefferson City’s Regional Planning Commission has endorsed Jefferson County Resolution 2025-65, which spells out the “jurisdiction powers and authority of the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals and the powers and duties of (its) zoning official.” The action was part of December’s RPC m...

01/15/2026

Mossy Creek’s trout success means 2026-27 return

Just two-thirds into their three-month Mossy Creek rainbow trout pilot program, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials are planning for another season to begin in November. “It’s great!” exclaimed TWRA Streams and Rivers Biologist Sally Petre just before yesterday’s third release of 3...

01/15/2026

Chancellor asked to reconsider quarry case

Motions filed last month ask a chancellor to reconsider his decision in the Piedmont quarry case before a potential appeal. In November, Chancellor James Ripley ruled that the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals lacked jurisdiction to hear Piedmont resident Mike Asbury’s appeal of the zoning ...

01/15/2026

Candidate list swells

The list of candidates who have picked up petitions to run for local offices in next year’s elections has swelled to more than 60, with more than a month still to go before the qualifying deadline. At least 14 contested races appear likely for offices ranging from County Mayor and Sheriff to Trust...