Meteor Shower Perseid to Peak August 12-13, 2015
Be sure to keep an eye to the night sky this week, as the Perseid meteor shower makes its annual appearance. Perseid is a popular celestial event because of how bright the actual shower is, and this trait is going to be highlighted even more from August 12 – 13, when the shower is expected […]
Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Beautification
The Dandridge Community Trust held their dedication ceremony for the beautification project at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Several local officials and residents lined the front steps of the Historic Courthouse to view the cosmetic improvements that were donated by Dandridge Community Trust. Among those present and speaking at the […]
Happy Birthday, White Pine!
White Pine celebrated its 100th birthday on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Officials closed down the streets in the city proper for a festival that boasted music, food, arts and crafts, antique cars and, of course, the history of White Pine. It was a party fit for a centennial celebration, with residents and visitors coming out […]
TDEC Issues Administrative Order Against TVA
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) issued a Commissioner’s Order today to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) directing the investigation, assessment and remediation of all coal ash disposal sites across Tennessee. This Order follows the federal coal combustion residual (CCR) rule, and not only ensures the state is kept abreast of TVA’s progress […]
Powwow at Patriot Academy
The Patriot Academy was alive with music, art and diversity on Saturday, August 8, 2015, as the Spirit of the Nation’s Powwow brought their event to Jefferson County. Sponsored by Indian Creek Productions Inc. of Jefferson County, the festival featured Native American music, arts and crafts, storytelling and lectures. The theme for this year’s event […]
UPDATE: Electrical Voltage Monitors will be Installed on Cherokee Reservoir
Voltage monitors will be installed on Cherokee Reservoir to collect data during the next two weeks that investigators hope reveal more details about the possible cause of low-voltage electricity discovered in the lake. In July, a team comprised of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office, Tennessee Valley Authority and Appalachian Electric Cooperative began examining this […]
Jefferson County High School Receives Accolade for Progress
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced 170 schools as the 2014-15 Reward Schools, the top 5 percent of schools in the state for academic achievement and the top 5 percent for annual growth. The Reward Schools span 59 districts across Tennessee and include 93 schools that serve mostly economically disadvantaged populations. […]
Rush Strong Still Battling Sewage Issues
After three months of summer vacation and extensive work that included consultation with local experts, students and teachers will return to a familiar, if improved, problem at Rush Strong School. Last spring information came to the forefront that indicated environmental violations regarding the sewage treatment plant at the school, with findings that were concerning to […]
TBI Human Trafficking Operation Results in Recovery of Endangered Teens, Arrests of Others on Trafficking & Sex-Related Charges
Less than a month after a new law went into effect to help identify, investigate, and prosecute human trafficking in Tennessee, Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined with partner agencies in West Tennessee to identify and arrest individuals who prey on children. TBI Agents, including those assigned to TBI’s Internet Crimes Against […]
Appalachian Electric Cooperative’s Greg Williams Invited to White House
Appalachian Electric Cooperative’s Greg Williams was one of 30 electric cooperative General Managers invited to the White House on July 24 to discuss progress on energy efficiency initiatives and efforts related to renewable energy development. Officials from the White House Rural Council and the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service facilitated the discussion, which was designed to […]
The Truth about Sharks
Danger: shark attack (or more properly, say scientists, shark bite). With sharks swimming ever closer to shore this summer–or seeming to–and crossing paths with surfers and bathers, what’s going on? To learn what motivates a shark, the National Science Foundation (NSF) talked with two grantees who are shark biologists: Nick Whitney of the Mote Marine […]
A Celestial Double Dose
Stargazers will have something extra to look forward to Friday night, and may be confused as to why there is a full moon in the sky when we just saw one on July 2nd. Friday, July 31, 2015 will see a blue moon. Strangely, there are two common definitions for a blue moon, one being […]
Kroger Recalls Four Seasonings Due to Possible Health Risk
July 25, 2015 – Cincinnati, Ohio – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Kroger Ground Cinnamon, Kroger Garlic Powder, Kroger Coarse Ground Black Pepper and Kroger Bac’n Buds sold in its retail stores due to possible contamination from Salmonella. A sample of Kroger Garlic Powder from a store in North Augusta, South […]
Case Against Gunn Pushed Back Until August
A Jefferson County woman accused of one count of Election Law Violation of Campaign Communications will have to wait a little longer for her day in court. Clarice Albright Gunn was charged with the Class C Misdemeanor late this spring for actions that allegedly occurred during the election campaign in August of 2014. Gunn was […]
Jefferson County Fair: Just Around the Corner
In just a few short weeks, the Jefferson County Fair grounds will be transformed into a runway of lights, as the thrills the carnival rides return to Jefferson County. While some come for the view from the ferris wheel or the twists and turns of some of the more breathtaking adventures, many come looking for […]
