BARBARA IDOL SEALS
BARBARA IDOL SEALS, age 69, of Sneedville, TN passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was a retired seamstress with C. R. Daniel and BAE. She was a loving mother, grandmother, […]
Join Efforts to Prevent Teen Dating Violence in Tennessee
Love shouldn’t hurt. Healthy relationships consist of trust, honesty, respect, equality and compromise. It’s important to help young people learn how to build and recognize healthy relationships to support their development and keep them safe. The Tennessee Department of Health is taking part in Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month to help prevent dating violence among Tennessee teens. […]
Dandridge Senior Center Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser Dinner
The Dandridge Senior Center will host a Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner, Saturday, March 16, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. (or until sold out). The cost is $12. and advance tickets are available at the Center, or may be purchased from members of the Center. Or they may be purchased at the door that evening. The […]
JCHS Seeking Nomination for Service Award
Jefferson County High School is currently seeking nominees for a Community Service Award. If you know of a current JCHS student who volunteers in the community, and you would like to nominate them for this award, please contact Robin Hansel via online form (http://goo.gl/forms/SCw9qXc9E5) or by email (rhansel@jcboe.net), or phone (865-397-3182). Please submit the full […]
TWRA Invites Public to Share Input at Elk Workshop
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources invites the public to attend an Elk Program Workshop to gather input regarding the elk program and implementation of the Strategic Elk Management Plan. The plan was approved in March 2018 and can be viewed on the “Elk in Tennessee” page on the TWRA website https://www.tn.gov/twra. Information about the elk program will be […]
JCHS Teacher Receives Simply Smart Grant
Raye Pedigo, physics and calculus teacher, at Jefferson County High School is one of the 2018-2019 Simply Smart grant winners sponsored by Knoxville TVA Credit Union. She received $1439 to purchase 2 Flashforge 3D printers and filament to incorporate 3D design technology into her instruction. The students designed and printed keytags first to learn how […]
Bell, Cupidan Named Zaxby’s Athlete of the Week
Tusculum University lacrosse attack Keegan Bell and basketball forward Yolizma Cupidan have been named the Zaxby’s Athletes of the Week. Cupidan earns this honor for a second time this year. Bell set school single-game records with seven goals and 10 points in the Pioneers’ 23-8 win over Lees-McRae on Saturday. Bell scored two goals in […]
House Passes Bipartisan Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act of 2019
Friday, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 840, the bipartisan Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act of 2019: “I have always been an advocate for reducing barriers to care for our veterans, as it is imperative that they […]
Jefferson County EMA Provides Schools With ‘Stop the Bleed’ Kits
The Jefferson County Emergency Medical Agency has provided Jefferson County Schools Stop the Bleed Kits as part of a National Campaign to provide immediate, frontline aid for emergency injuries until first responders arrive. These kits have been made available to the Jefferson County EMA through a grant funded by the East TN Healthcare Coalition in […]
Lady Vols Fall To NO. 6/6 Mississippi State, 91-63
The Lady Vols scrapped to within three in the third quarter but couldn’t overcome a No. 6 Mississippi State team that shot an impressive 52.2 percent on the day. Tennessee (15-8, 4-6 SEC) was led by sophomore Rennia Davis, who fired in a season-high 29 points. Freshman Zaay Green also was in double figures with 13. MSU’s (22-1, […]
No. 1 Tennessee Pushes Win Streak to 18 with 73-61 Victory Over Florida
In front of a season-high crowd of 22,261, No. 1 Tennessee’s high-flying second half helped the Vols top the Florida Gators, 73-61, Saturday. Tennessee (22-1, 10-0 SEC) pushes its win streak to 18 games, the longest streak in Rick Barnes‘ 32-year head coaching career. Tennessee had four players score in double figures, with Grant Williams’team-high 16 points […]
SFMO Reminds Tennesseans to “Candle with Care” ahead of Valentine’s Day
Along with chocolates and flowers, decorative candles are often given by sweethearts at Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). While candles are fragrant home décor, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that candles must be used properly to avoid the potential loss of life, injury, and property damage from an accidental fire. Though […]
TDCI: ‘Sweetheart’ Scammers Will Break Your Heart and Empty Your Wallet
With Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14, 2019) quickly approaching, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of ‘sweetheart’ scammers who claim to love you but, in reality, are only after your money. “Valentine’s Day is a time to show your loved ones how much you care, […]
Committee Conversations: House Transportation Committee Discusses REAL ID Act Of 2005
This week, members of the House Transportation Committee met with the Department of Safety to discuss changes to Tennessee driver’s licenses under the REAL ID Act of 2005. The federal measure was created in 2005 and was designed to increase security following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on our nation. Its goal is to […]
House Republicans Introduce Legislation To Create Balance Within Community Oversight Boards
This week in Nashville, House Republicans introduced legislation aimed at creating balance within community oversight boards across Tennessee. Backed by Republican leadership, this legislation balances both the interests of our citizens to voice their opinion while also protecting the fundamental rights of officers and their families from malicious or politically focused persecution. Community oversight boards […]
Over 56,000 Tennessee Promise Applicants Submit FAFSA
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced today that over 56,000 Tennessee Promise applicants submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the Feb. 1 deadline. “We are proud to report that more students have taken their first step toward college with the Tennessee Promise program than at any point since its inception,” said THEC/TSAC Executive […]