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🌱 Dandridge woman listed in Sevier County arrest reports

Dandridge, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Dandridge! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dandridge woman listed in Sevier County arrest reports
  • Jefferson County schools welcome veterans for November 11 programs
  • Troopers rescue girl during I-40 stop near Dandridge

Also on today's calendar: Meets at King family library on High Street, Sevierrville.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers, temps: high: 56, low: 39.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and colder, with a high of 45 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arrests Nov. 6-9 (themountainpress.com) — A Dandridge woman faces drug and vehicle-related charges listed in Sevier County Jail intake reports for November 6–9. Debra Kay Whitaker, 44, was charged November 7 with meth possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and vehicle-related offenses, then released on $3,000 bond. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
   

• Jefferson County students celebrate veterans (standardbanner.com) — Veterans can attend free recognition programs at Jefferson County schools on November 11, including 1 p.m. ceremonies at Maury Middle and White Pine School. Dandridge Elementary has already held its celebration, while Jefferson Middle canceled its ceremony because of a water leak.
   

• THP troopers rescue girl, arrest man accused of kidnapping her in Jefferson County (wate.com) — Troopers rescued a 13-year-old girl during an I-40 traffic stop northeast of Dandridge on Tuesday, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol. They arrested Brendan J. Arthurs, 20, wanted in North Carolina in connection with kidnapping and sexual assault of a child. The girl was taken to UT Medical Center for evaluation and care.
   

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  • The Sevier County Courthouse, Rex Henry Ogle Courts Building, County Government Offices, Sheriff’s Administrative Offices, and Sevier County Residential Convenience Centers will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
    The Center View and Wears Valley Multipurpose Convenience Centers will remain open as normal, from 8 AM to 6 PM. Residents and visitors are invited… (Nextdoor )
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Dandridge. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Sonic Team Member in Dandridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dandridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson City

  • 1611 Meadow Springs (zillow.com)
  • TriCitiesSports PULSE ON PREPS: TSSAA Releases Initial Region/District Alignments, Latest TSWA / USA TODAY Football Polls, More Travel for Second Round Playoff Games (tricitiessports.com)

Sevierville

  • Funderburg named incoming Sevierville Chamber of Commerce CEO (themountainpress.com)
  • Holiday Shopping Made Easy: Tanger Outlet Sevierville Shares Gift Ideas, Deals, and Seasonal Events (wate.com)
  • Smoky Mountain Children's Home launches $2 Million capital campaign (themountainpress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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