Childhood Asthma May Increase Risks of Shingles
Nearly 1 million incidences of herpes zoster, which is also known as shingles, occur every year in the U.S., with an estimated one-third of all adults affected by age 80. Despite its prevalence, particularly between ages 50 and 59, it is still unclear why some individuals will develop shingles, and others will not. In a […]
State Fire Marshal Urges Tennesseans to Ring in the New Year Safely
Whether your New Year’s plans involve a cozy night at home or a big night out on the town, the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants Tennesseans to add fire safety to the celebration agenda. “No matter where you choose to celebrate the new year, be sure to do it safely,” says Tennessee Commerce & Insurance […]
Tenn. Parents and Guardians Can “Freeze Out” Thieves with Credit Freeze
A new Tennessee law can help parents “freeze out” out ID thieves and scammers aiming to pilfer the private information of teens or the information of a person to whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. Passed by the General Assembly earlier this year, Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-2111 gives parents or legal guardians […]
Dollywood Entertainment Auditions Set for 2016 Season
With entertainment icon Dolly Parton at the helm, it’s no wonder why Dollywood has earned so many awards for the park’s world-class shows and productions. Fresh off collecting its seventh consecutive honor for Best Shows, Dollywood plans upcoming auditions in the Southeast for performers ready to share their passion with park guests. Auditions take place […]
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL REMINDS DRIVERS TO BUCKLE UP TENNESSEE
Commissioner Bill Gibbons of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS&HS), Colonel Tracy Trott of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer and Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) Director Kendell Poole announced the increase in seat belt fines as an effective additional tool to curb traffic fatalities […]
Jefferson County Clerk to Expand Office Hours in 2016
The Jefferson County Clerk’s office will be expanding their hours of service starting Monday, January 4, 2016, to better accommodate the public. Jefferson County Clerk Frank Herndon announced the the change in hours just prior to the Christmas holiday break, stating that the new extended hours were in answer to requests from citizens that were […]
State Fire Marshal Asks Tennesseans to Deck the Halls with Care
The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of year. However, certain types of fires and injuries associated with decorating are all too common and can put a damper on holiday celebrations. “December is the peak month for home candle fires,” Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Julie Mix […]
Consumer Affairs Offers ID Theft Prevention Tips for Seniors
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Affairs Division is warning senior adults to be diligent in avoiding scams. Tennesseans are encouraged to take time during holiday visits to ensure senior relatives and neighbors are equipped to protect themselves against identity fraud. “Many older adults fall prey to identity theft every year,” says […]
Stress, Depression, and the Holidays: Tips for Coping
The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it’s no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying […]
ORNL Process Could Be White Lightning to Electronics Industry
A new era of electronics and even quantum devices could be ushered in with the fabrication of a virtually perfect single layer of “white graphene,” according to researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The material, technically known as hexagonal boron nitride, features better transparency than its sister, graphene, is chemically inert, […]
Holiday Road Safety
In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are in the top 10 causes of death for people aged 1-54, and more than 30,000 people are killed in crashes each year. In 2013, crash deaths resulted in $44 billion in medical and work loss costs. However, motor vehicle crashes, and their related injuries and deaths, are […]
New NASA Satellite Maps Show Human Fingerprint on Global Air Quality
Using new, high-resolution global satellite maps of air quality indicators, NASA scientists tracked air pollution trends over the last decade in various regions and 195 cities around the globe. The findings were presented Monday at the American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco and published in the Journal of Geophysical Research. “These changes in air […]
For a Safe Holiday, Get a Flu Vaccine and Practice Good Hand Hygiene
Many people will be visiting family and friends this holiday season, some traveling to other states. Doing your part to reduce the risk of influenza, colds and other illnesses can help keep family, friends and your community healthy this holiday season. ‘’Most everyone knows by now how important getting your flu vaccine is to protect […]
Is Carson-Newman’s Waiver Another Tennessee Promise Broken?
A recent decision by Carson-Newman University to seek and obtain a waiver for Title IX has raised concerns regarding funding from the State of Tennessee. Recently, the university initiated an associates degree, two year program, to tap into Tennessee Promise funds, which are provided by Tennessee tax dollars. Though the Title IX waiver allows the […]
School Board Interviews Architects for White Pine Project
The Jefferson County School Board is one step closer to renovation of White Pine School, following last week’s School Board meeting. Five architect firms gave presentations and participated in a question and answer session with Board Members, as the Board worked to determine their top choices for architectural services for the White Pine project. Each […]
Commissioner Gonzales Announces Maximum Effective Rate of Interest
The Federal National Mortgage Association has discontinued its free market auction system for commitments to purchase conventional home mortgages. Therefore, the Commissioner of Financial Institutions hereby announces that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans as set by the General Assembly in 1987, Public Chapter 291, for the month of January, […]
