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12/17/2024

MS GIRLS ROUND-UP: Lady Plainsmen roll past Surgoinsville

Up by one at the end of the opening frame, the Rush Strong Lady Plainsmen went on a torrid run through the middle two quarters before shutting down Surgoinsville in the fourth for a 55-28 victory on Monday. The Lady Plainsmen were led in scoring by Chloe Hawk’s game-high 21 points and got an addit...

12/17/2024

While the start to the year yielded four wins in their first five outings, the last two times on the floor have shown the Jefferson County Lady Patriots there’s still a way to go.

DANDRIDGE - While the start to the year yielded four wins in their first five outings, the last two times on the floor have shown the Jefferson County Lady Patriots there’s still a way to go. On Monday, the Lady Patriots suffered a 52-34 loss to Science Hill, a team they could see once the regiona...

12/17/2024

After a 4-0 start, the month of December has delivered a mixed bag of results for the Jefferson County Patriots

DANDRIDGE - After a 4-0 start, the month of December has delivered a mixed bag of results for the Jefferson County Patriots. On Monday, they dropped a third loss in their last four outings. This time, it was a 69-54 defeat to a Science Hill team that is coming off a District 1-4A regular-season cham...

12/14/2024

Lakeway Christian was looking to make an early statement in the season, while the CAK Warriors aimed to keep their unblemished record intact.

Lakeway Christian was looking to make an early statement in the season, while the CAK Warriors aimed to keep their unblemished record intact. In the end, the latter won out. CAK outlasted a late push by the Lions to secure a 47-43 victory in a low-scoring district battle on Friday night. Lakeway tra...

12/14/2024

Friday night was largely the result of an old and weathered team taking on one that's young and inexperienced.

MORRISTOWN - Friday night was largely the result of an old and weathered team taking on one that's young and inexperienced. The Jefferson County Lady Patriots encountered struggles from the opening tip, which became more profound as the night played out in a 76-37 loss at Morristown West to open the...

12/14/2024

The quest to end a nagging drought in district play will follow the Jefferson County Patriots into the new year.

MORRISTOWN - The quest to end a nagging drought in district play will follow the Jefferson County Patriots into the new year. Morristown West fought off a strong start by the Patriots and pulled ahead late in the second quarter. The Trojans never trailed again, as they went on to collect a 59-51 vic...

12/13/2024

MS GIRLS ROUND-UP: Lady Hornets sting Lady Elks

A tight game after the first quarter, the Maury Lady Hornets exerted their will in the lead-up to halftime that set the tone for the rest of the night in a 60-35 victory over their arch-rival, the Jefferson Lady Elks. The Lady Hornets had three scorers finish in double figures. Lakoda Talley led tha...

12/13/2024

MS BOYS ROUND-UP: Hornets pull away, down Elks

The opening minutes of Thursday’s meeting between the Maury Hornets and Jefferson Elks had all of the resemblance the cross-county rivalry has been known for. However, Maury was able to separate itself late in the first half and through through third quarter as it picked up a dominant 48-17 victor...

12/12/2024

‘Christmas in Jefferson County’ distribution set for this Friday

The toys are bagged and food boxes await more than 500 families who will benefit this year from “Christmas in Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Chamber’s annual drive to help families in need. Chamber Office Manager Donna Yates, who heads up the effort, said 320 food boxes – including 100...

12/12/2024

Authentic Unlimited sets Christmas concert in Dandridge

Local music enthusiasts will be in for a treat just days before Christmas, when one of the top bluegrass groups in the country presents a concert December 21 at the Field of Dreams Activity Center in Dandridge. Authentic Unlimited, recently named 2024 Vocal Group of the Year by both the Internationa...

12/12/2024

New job, same purpose

For Marissa Gilliam-King, work as the new Jefferson County Veterans Service Officer isn’t all that different from her Tennessee Army National Guard experience as a line medic. “In the Guard I put band-ads on boo-boos,” she quipped. “Here I shuffle paperwork. With both I’m just trying to he...

12/12/2024

JEFFERSON CITY: Combs, Melton begin new terms on City Council

The election of November 5 saw Jefferson City Council Member Ailene Combs draw 1,083 votes, followed by Rocky Melton with 1,034, which secured a third term for the retired businesswoman and the fourth for the local artist. Mindy Williams garnered 958 ballots, and Mark Ritter collected 945. In the ne...

12/12/2024

Herndon presides over state Clerks

Jefferson County Clerk Frank Herndon has been elected President of the Tennessee Association of County Clerks (TACC). This prestigious position was confirmed at the Annual County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) Conference, which took place on November 20, 2024, in Nashville. Herndon’s el...

12/12/2024

AEC moves to new ‘Smarthub’ platform next month

A new software platform launching next month will give Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) members control of their accounts with a mobile “Smarthub.” The switch to NISC (National Information Solutions Cooperative) will streamline all aspects of AEC operations, Vice President of Member Servic...

12/12/2024

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12/12/2024

Coats for the Cold is largest ever

When last Thursday’s Coats for the Cold organizers opened the Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies (AMOS) lot 45 minutes early, they knew the need would be great. And when it concluded hours later, they were not surprised it surpassed each winter event they have hosted before, noted Executive Dir...

12/12/2024

Ordinance to allow rock crusher fails

Dandridge Council turned aside a Planning Commission recommendation Tuesday that would allow rock crushers in the M-1 industrial zone. The proposal, requested by a business owner but strongly opposed by a group of residents, drew a motion but failed to receive a second. Planners had recommended it l...

12/12/2024

DANDRIDGE COUNCIL: New $3 million library gets go-ahead

Dandridge Council will provide $800,000 and a site for construction of a new $3 million library. The project, which received the go-ahead during Tuesday’s regular Council session, will benefit from a $1.8 million Connected Communities Facilities Grant, administered by the Tennessee Department of E...