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A host of officials, fellow judges, friends and citizens of Morristown gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate a hometown boy “done good.” Although he has already been at work for the past two months and handed down his first opinion, Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Thomas R. (Skip) Frierson, II was given the Oath of Office by Gov. Bill Haslam during a special investiture ceremony at Morristown-Hamblen High School West. Many
The past few months has been an exciting time for Gabriella (Gabby) Madison. On Friday, she walked across the stage as a graduate of Morristown West. A few weeks earlier she was in Nashville representing the Morristown Boys and Girls Club at the State Youth of the Year competition. Although she just missed coming out on top of the competition, Madison did receive a $3,000 scholarship from the Tennessee Titans
During the annual meeting of the Walters State Foundation Board of Trustees on Monday, May 20, at the college’s Sevier County Campus, it was reported that the foundation’s net asset balance is just more than $15 million, representing the organization’s highest balance since 2006. Of this amount, the foundation recently received over $1.4 million from the estate of the late Wilma Maples of Gatlinburg to establish endowed scholarships for students
Take a high schooler who would rather be skateboarding, add an insistent mother, then throw in a dad who is up for a bro trip to Beverly Hills and you’ve got what it takes for a family medical breakthrough. All that combined is simpler than trying to spell Keratoconus, a medical term for a rare eye condition that is now familiar to the Rupert family of Parrottsville. The upcoming father and
The Walters State athletic department has set a standard for excellence that few schools in the country can rival but this year, the Senators and Lady Senators have even outdone themselves. The 2012-13 athletic seasons at Walters State will long be remembered for not only the number of wins that piled up but also for the history that was made. When the Senators baseball team defeated Columbia State Saturday to
The Dodgers made quick work of the Senators in Little League action. Their 12-2 win Monday night, at Tucker-Frazier Field lasted only four innings because of a 10-run rule. “We’ve done a great job hitting the ball all year long,” said Dodgers’ coach Todd Coffey. “I’m fortunate enough that we can hit nine deep, which a lot of teams can’t, and that really helps us in dividends.” After sending the
DANDRIDGE — While many high school athletes dream of continuing their career in college, only a small percentage actually get the chance. For one Jefferson County stand-out, the opportunity has become a reality. Jay Vines recently signed to run track for Samford University in Birmingham after a stellar career in both track and field as well as football. Vines said he had dreamed of continuing his career past high school
Hayes-Coffey Aden Cole Coffey announces the upcoming wedding of his parents, Nikki Hayes and Bobby Coffey. The bride-elect is the daughter of Scott and Kim Hayes. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Cora Hayes and Johnny and Debra Westmoreland. The groom-elect is the son of Bobby and Tina Coffey. He is the grandson of Malcolm and Betty Dalton and Ray and Midge Boyd. The ceremony will be held May
Dean-Davis Jordan Elizabeth Dean and Brandon Scott Davis announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Hank Dean and Kimberly Williams. She is the granddaughter of Randy Lowe, Linda Lowe, Raymond and Pauline Dean and the late Roy and Doris Horsewill. She is the great-granddaughter of Beatrice Barnes, the late Bruce Barnes and George Dean and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lowe. She is a
Bush-Blazer Terry and Kathy Bush of Morristown announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelly Lynn, to Dustin Blazer of Parrottsville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Maxine and the late William A. Yount and the late Rev. Billy and Georgia Bush. She is a 2003 graduate of Morristown East High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health in 2007 from East Tennessee State University.
The 2nd Annual Southwest Virginia Wine Festival takes place Saturday at Heartwood in Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway. The festival features the best of the region’s wines, cider, mead and beer paired with ‘Round the Mountain artisan demonstrations. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 per person the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at swvawinefestival.com or at Heartwood. For more information, call 276-492-2400.
42 The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. Rated PG-13. Showing at Carmike Cinemas 12 College Square Mall at 1:20, 4:50, 7:35 and 10:25. Showing at Carmike Town Crossing 8 in Greeneville at 3:30 and 9:20. THE CROODS The world’s first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world. Rated
NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Walters plans to retire next year, ending a television career that began more than a half century ago and made her a trailblazer in news and daytime TV. Someone who works closely with Walters said the plan is for her to retire in May 2014 after a series of special programs saluting her career. The person was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and
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The past few months has been an exciting time for Gabriella (Gabby)
During the annual meeting of the Walters State Foundation Board of Trustees
The Walters State athletic department has set a standard for excellence that
The Dodgers made quick work of the Senators in Little League action.