What movie title comes to mind if you were forced to answer “What movie left you in awe the first time you saw it?” “Raiders of the Lost Ark?” “Citizen Kane?” “Schindler’s List?” “It’s a Wonderful Life?” What about paintings? Have you looked at a painting and just marveled at a painter’s choice in aggressive strokes versus more intentional strokes? […]
2020-06-16
Jasper board embraces new restaurant; addresses other issues
Jasper, Tenn. – The Jasper Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened recently with special considerations in order to maintain some separation in deference to the COVID-19 guidelines. Given the Board also acts as the Town’s Beer Board, they approved the sale of beer at the new Tavern 55 restaurant on Highway 41 in Jasper. Mayor Paul Evans stated that the restaurant […]
Unity service looks to remind community of likeness
Jasper, Tenn. – In the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, there has been tension throughout the fabric of our society. One community opted to focus on what brings us together, rather than what divides us. Mount Bethlehem Church in South Pittsburg may not have captivated a nationwide media audience last week, […]
May state revenues paint vivid picture for COVID restrictions
Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Butch Eley today announced that revenues for May were $981.9 million, which is $197.3 million less than the budgeted monthly revenue estimate. State tax revenues were $184.7 million less than May 2019 and the overall revenue for the month represented a negative growth rate of 15.83 percent. “May sales tax collections […]
TN DOA seeks to clarify Dicamba herbicide ruling
Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has received numerous questions regarding the recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that bans the three most common commercial formulations of dicamba. On June 8, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency issued an order (https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-06/documents/final_cancellation_order_for_three_dicamba_products.pdf) outlining the response to the court’s decision. Per EPA’s guidance (https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-offers-clarity-farmers-light-recent-court-vacatur-dicamba-registrations), manufacturers can no longer sell or distribute […]
BETTY BALL
Betty Ball, 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2020. Betty was born July 11, 1929, in Farner, Tennessee to Alvin G. and Ola (Kimsey) Ball. She received her BS from the University of Tennessee in 1957 and taught school for 46 years. Betty retired in 1986 from the Chattanooga City School System. Betty was a member of First Presbyterian […]
BILLY B. EDDINGTON, JR.
Billy B. “Pappy” Eddington, Jr., 59, of Guild, TN, passed away due to cardiac complications. He went to be with his dad, “Paw Paw,” in heaven with his daughters by his side. Pappy loved spending time with his children, granddaughters and family. He was a retired carpenter and mechanic. You could always find him in the garage working on something. […]
BETTY JANE CONDRA KILGORE
With her family at her side, the Lord took the hand of Betty Jane Condra Kilgore, age of 79 years old, to lead her to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Betty Jane was born on April 27, 1941 to her parents, John Willis and Martha Bryant Condra. Betty was born in Jasper, TN, and after many years […]
