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Motion To Equalize Benefits Fails In Commission
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, April 21,…
AEC urges its members to take action to protect affordable electric rates
It takes all of about one minute. And it might just make a big…
Jason Randolph Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County General Sessions Court Judge
Dandridge attorney Jason Randolph has announced his candidacy for Jefferson County General Sessions Court…
Motion To Equalize Benefits Fails In Commission
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, April 21, 2014 in…
JCHS Baseball Breast Cancer Awareness Game
Jefferson County held their Breast Cancer Awareness Game Wednesday afternoon and while the game’s festivities and…
Happy, Happy, Happy! Jaguar Athletics All Star Cheerleaders wrap up successful cheer season at the “happiest place on earth”
Members of the Jaguar Athletics Senior squad were named the UCA International Champions at Disney World…
County Audit Findings
Jefferson County’s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 has been released by the…
Local Lakes Near Full Pool As Boating Season Begins
Those traveling around the local lakes this weekend may have noticed a significant rise in water…
Piedmont’s Annual Walk-A-Thon
A chill was in the air, but the students were warming up quickly as they walked…
Happy Easter
Easter is a highly anticipated religious holiday celebrated by Christians around the globe. In addition to…
New Market 3rd Annual Easter Parade
The community came out in force on Saturday to welcome the 3rd annual New Market Easter…
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig Calls Press Conference and Defends Hanging Suit
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig held a Press Conference on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 4 pm…
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Walters State Community College recognized o…
The college’s highest honor, the President’s Outstanding Student award, was given to four students: Bret Coggins of Dandridge, Karly Frye of Chuckey, David Johnson…
Jefferson County Hiking Club Hike to Abrams …
The Jefferson County Hiking Club enjoyed a pleasant 5 mile hike to Abrams Falls in Cades Cove on Tuesday, April 8. The Falls had…
Happy, Happy, Happy! Jaguar Athletics All St…
Members of the Jaguar Athletics Senior squad were named the UCA International Champions at Disney World in Orlando, Fl on March 16th. Front row…
Piedmont's Annual Walk-A-Thon
A chill was in the air, but the students were warming up quickly as they walked their laps at the Piedmont Elementary Annual Walk-A-Thon.…
New Market 3rd Annual Easter Parade
The community came out in force on Saturday to welcome the 3rd annual New Market Easter Parade. Children lined the streets, many carrying baskets,…
Mt. Horeb Elementary School Celebrate Litera…
Over 240 students at Mt. Horeb Elementary School participated in this year’s Celebrate Literacy Contest. The contest emphasizes the importance of and enjoyment found…
Judge Strand Awarded
Judge Alfred Ben Strand was honored on Friday, April 4, 2014 by Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services at a dinner held at Stokely Memorial…
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Walters State Community College recognized outstanding students during its annual Honors Night banquet on April 22.
The college’s highest honor, the President’s Outstanding Student award, was given to four students: Bret Coggins of Dandridge, Karly Frye of Chuckey, David…
Jefferson County Hiking Club Hike to Abrams Falls
The Jefferson County Hiking Club enjoyed a pleasant 5 mile hike to Abrams Falls in Cades Cove on Tuesday, April 8. The Falls…
Happy, Happy, Happy! Jaguar Athletics All Star Cheerleaders wrap up successful cheer season at the “happiest place on earth”
Members of the Jaguar Athletics Senior squad were named the UCA International Champions at Disney World in Orlando, Fl on March 16th. Front…
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The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, April 21, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by…
It takes all of about one minute. And it might just make a big difference when it comes to your future electric bills. That’s the message Appalachian Electric…
Dandridge attorney Jason Randolph has announced his candidacy for Jefferson County General Sessions Court Judge in the May 6th Republican primary. Randolph is the only veteran running for…
Jefferson County’s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 has been released by the State of Tennessee Office of the Treasury. The audit, which was completed…
The Jefferson County Commission Nominating Committee met at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on April 14th, 2014. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tucker, with Commissioners…
Those traveling around the local lakes this weekend may have noticed a significant rise in water levels. Though still short of a full pool, Douglas and Cherokee Lakes…
The League of Women Voters’ Annual Legislative Briefing was held Saturday, April 12th at Perkins Restaurant in Dandridge. The guest speaker was Representative Andrew Farmer of the 17th…
Happy Easter
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig Calls Press Conference and Defends Hanging Suit
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Jefferson County Associated With January Hanging
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Faison To Seek Re-Election As State Representative In 11th District
Thank you so much for the responsibility of being your State Representative over the last three and half years. Functioning as your ear at home and your voice…
State budget passes after attempts to preserve cost-of-living increases
Governor Bill Haslam announced several days ago that he would be eliminating teacher and state employee pay increases from his proposed budget that had been promised in his…
State Library and Archives Receives Papers Detailing Civil War Love Story
He lovingly called her “Toad.” She affectionately referred to him as “Oll.” And although they shared political views that were out of step with many of their East…
Multiple Education-Related Bills Pass in General Assembly
April 7th was a busy day for bills relating to public education in Tennessee. Legislators voted overwhelmingly in favor of educators on licensure and salary bills before the…
Representative Faison’s Pro-Hemp, Pro-Jobs Legislation Passes House With Bipartisan Support
Legislation sponsored by State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) which will legalize the growth of industrial hemp in Tennessee passed the full House of Representatives this week with strong bipartisan…
Tennessee Main Street Communities See Big Success In 2013
House Republicans joined with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development last week to announce the 2013 Economic Impact and Reinvestment Statistics from Tennessee’s 23 Main Street…
“Noah Dean and Nate Act” Approved By House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Legislation which aimed at preventing electric shock injuries and drowning deaths near marinas and boat docks in Tennessee passed out of this House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee…
Faison (R-Cosby) – House Votes To Protect Tennessee Values In Tennessee Schools
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) co-sponsored legislation that would protect education in the State of Tennessee. This week, House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation protecting Tennessee educational values…
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JCHS Baseball Breast Cancer Awareness Game
Jefferson County held their Breast Cancer Awareness Game Wednesday afternoon and while the game’s festivities and turnout was great to see for the Patriots, the…
Lady Patriots Fall to #1 Gibbs, 6-3
Chambers and McClain Win Cherokee
Lady Pats Get To .500 With 7-5 Win Over East
Sixth Inning Errors Down Patriots, 7-4
TWRA Region 4 Fishing Report
Briggs, Bradley Lead Patriots Past Cocke Co
Lady Patriots Stay Hot, Pound Cherokee 10-0
Lady Pats Down Sevier Co, 3-0
Public Notices View all
INVITATION TO BID – Cleaning Services
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for cleaning services…
INVITATION TO BID – Instructional Supplies for Jefferson County Schools
INVITATION TO BID – Custodial and Cleaning Supplies for Jefferson County Schools and County Government Offices
INVITATION TO BID – Copier Paper and Supplies for Jefferson County Schools and County Government Offices
PUBLIC NOTICE – City of Jefferson City – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Agriculture News View all
USDA Announces the Extension of the Milk Income Loss Contract Program for 2014
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today announced the…
Workshops to Help Use Advertising to Your Farm’s Advantage
UT animal scientist named top BQA educator
America’s veterinarians congratulate Congress on passage of Farm Bill
Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference, Feb 6, 2014
UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training
UT Bull Test Center names top gaining bulls Bulls will be sold at auction on January 23, 2014
Entertainment View all
Walters State Community Band Spring Concert, April 13, 2014
The Walters State Community Band will present a spring concert at 3 p.m. April 13 in…
Walters State Spotlight Professional Musicians and Newcomers in Seventh Annual Evening of Bluegrass, April 11, 2014
Zion Dance Company Presents ‘Deeper My Soul’
2014 Dumplin Valley Farm Series 5th Anniversary Kicks Off May 10th, 2014
WRENS to Play in the Clarence Brown Theatre’s Lab Theatre
Carson-Newman Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank, Feb 27 to March 2, 2014
“The Whipping Man” to Play in the Carousel Theatre
National News View all
Senate Passage of Ukraine Bill Sends Strong Message of Support to Ukrainian People, Condemns Russia for Actions in Crimea
U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the Senate’s…
