Early Voting First Day Totals In – The Race Is On!
Early voting for the March 1st Presidential Primary, as well as local offices of Tax Assessor and Highway Superintendent, kicked off on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Snow, freezing temperatures and wind were impacting factors on the first day’s early voter turnout, with the initial voting day having relatively low numbers. Total vote count for the […]
Frosty February
Just when it began to appear that spring might be around the corner, Old Man Winter descended, again, upon East Tennessee with a reminder that the changing of the season does not occur for more than a month. Snow fell around the area this week, causing slippery driving for some while others received barely a […]
First Case of Zika Virus Disease Reported in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health today has received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the first person in the state to test positive for Zika virus disease. The individual had recently traveled to South America before returning to east Tennessee. “We have been expecting an imported case of Zika virus disease […]
State Fire Marshall Renews Warning About Hoverboard Toys After Fires
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is renewing its alert to consumers about the potential fire hazards of so-called “hoverboard” toys after two fires were caused by these devices in the past three months in Nashville. One of the fires destroyed a $1 million home, which is the first confirmed house fire caused by […]
Ash Wednesday Ushers in Lent for 2016
February 10 is Ash Wednesday 2016, the Christian holiday signaling the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday, and Lent as a whole, celebrate the 40 days that the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke say Jesus fasted in the desert while tempted by Satan. Ash Wednesday traditionally involves a service where crosses of palm branch ash […]
Building 8 Quality Oversight Committee Terminated; White Pine School QOC Holds First Meeting
The Jefferson County Quality Oversight Committee met Tuesday evening to address the final business of the Building 8 renovations and startup of the White Pine renovations. The first meeting, Building 8, began with an approval of minutes from December 15, 2015. A motion by Bradley (2nd Gaut) would approve the minutes. Next, Mike Dockery, Quality […]
Mild Weather Impacts TVA’s First Quarter Earnings
The Tennessee Valley Authority reported a net loss of $37 million for the first three months of fiscal year 2016 ending Dec. 31, 2015. Net income was $118 million lower compared to the same period last year due in part to $131 million lower operating revenues, representing a 5 percent decrease, primarily driven by weather. […]
Cracking Cases
A group of nuclear detectives at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory takes on tough challenges, from detecting illicit uranium using isotopic “fingerprints” to investigating Presidential assassination conspiracies. “A very big capability at Oak Ridge exists for nuclear analytics, all the way from helping commercial production of nuclear power to making sure the […]
Alleged Kidnapping Victim Charged
On February 4, 2016 a 25 year old Morristown woman was arrested and charged with filing a False Report. On January 31, 2016 Ciara May Holt, Wildflower Court, reported to the Morristown Police Department that she was on Witt Road at approximately 6:00am when she blacked out and 13 hours later woke up in Arden […]
Seniors and Vulnerable Adults Gain Protection through National Act
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has adopted a model act designed to protect adults 65 or older, and other populations at increased risk of diminished capacity or other cognitive impairment, from financial exploitation. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is a member of the NASAA. The model, known as […]
Flu Season Has Arrived; Prevention and Treatment Urged
The Tennessee Department of Health has been advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that reports of influenza are increasing across the country. TDH officials are asking all Tennesseans who have not yet had their annual flu vaccine to do so immediately, helping to protect themselves and to prevent the spread of the […]
Jefferson County Republican Party Hosts Meet The Candidate In Dandridge
The Jefferson County Republican Women Of The Future held a Meet the Candidate event Saturday morning in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge. Both local and state level elected officials were on hand to address the public. Early voting for the March 1st election begins on February 10, 2016 and candidates were out stumping […]
National Cornbread Festival Calls for Recipes from 4th Grade 4-H’ers
It is exciting when a child successfully manages to prepare a simple dish. Cooking helps youth develop self-confidence and skills. It requires hands on use of math concepts, planning, thinking and management. It also requires youth to be attentive to details and following directions. Youth can master these skills while having fun participating in the […]
It Just Makes Scents!
In today’s evolving work-place, many women (and men) are searching for ways to balance their work and lives. While searching for this life-work balance, they are searching for ideas to start their own businesses. One Jefferson County, TN resident, Leslie Adderhold has done just that. Leslie is a teacher, wife, mother and now a business […]
Man Indicted in False Report of Animal Attack
A man who reported to authorities that he was attacked by a large animal this past September has been indicted on felony charges of a false report. Michael Savage, 27, of LaFollette has been indicted by the Campbell County Grand Jury on charges of felonious report to an officer following a the claim that he […]
Legislation Introduced to Help Cancer Patients in Tennessee
Rep. Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) is co-sponsoring SB2091/HB2239, the Cancer Treatment Fairness Act, to ensure that cancer patients are able to get the most medically appropriate treatment, as decided between the physician and patient. Traditional treatments are usually given through an IV or injection and are covered under health care benefits resulting in a small co-pay […]
