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U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D., 1st District of Tennessee – Education is Necessary for Success in the 21st Century

U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D., 1st District of Tennessee – Education is Necessary for Success in the 21st Century

In August, most colleges and universities around the country will begin fall classes. Freshman students will move into their dorms, many of them excited about the years ahead. For them, graduation is the furthest thing from their minds, and it should be. They’ve first got to worry about studying hard, learning and focusing on a […]

Early Voter Turnout Struggling

Early Voter Turnout Struggling

Despite the fervor that accompanied the May Primary Election, Jefferson County has had a less than stellar start to the August 7, 2014 General Election. While the General Election historically does not pull in the voters like a Primary Election, according to numbers provided by the Tennessee Secretary of State, Jefferson County was trailing its […]

Please Share The Roadways With Our Farmers

Please Share The Roadways With Our Farmers

East Tennessee is known for its rolling hills and fertile land. Though the face of the region has changed in the past few decades, it is still largely rural and farming is still a viable part of the local economy. Regardless of the nature of the farmer, either working the land full time as his […]

Industrial Development Board – Property Owners Express Interest In Optioning To IDB

Industrial Development Board – Property Owners Express Interest In Optioning To IDB

The Jefferson County Industrial Board met on Friday, July 25, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Masters. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Snodgrass, Shelton and Kisabeth. With a Motion from Board Member Keck and 2nd from Jenkins the Minutes were Approved. The Financial Report, […]

Director Edmonds Pushes To Assure School Will Start On Time At JCHS

Director Edmonds Pushes To Assure School Will Start On Time At JCHS

The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Potts. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. With a Motions from Board Members Jarnigan/Lowery and Jarnigan/Bradley the Agenda and Consent Agenda were Approved. No teachers, students or citizens […]

$2.35 Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; Commission Honors Billie Jean Chambers

$2.35 Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; Commission Honors Billie Jean Chambers

The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Quarterly Session on Monday, July 21, 2104 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Baxley and Tucker. Commissioner Dockery exited at recess.  No citizens requested to speak at the Public Hearing on […]

Power Outage for Approximately 12,000 Members Due To Failed Lightening Arrester

Last evening (Tuesday) Appalachian Electric Cooperative experienced an electric outage effecting approximately 12,000 members. At approximately 8:00 p.m. last night, a piece of equipment (lightning arrester) failed at the 161,000V transmission line feeding AEC’s Oakland delivery point from TVA. This resulted in an outage to the distribution system. Without the TVA feed to Oakland, electric […]

Tennessee Comptroller Helps Make Small Business Even Better

Tennessee Comptroller Helps Make Small Business Even Better

A recent article by The Economist cites a new report giving Tennessee an “A” rating for its overall friendliness to small business. This comes as no surprise. During the last four years, the General Assembly has made significant changes to state law making the process of owning and operating a small business in Tennessee less […]

Corker: Tennesseeans Continue to See Double Digit Health Care Cost Increases

Corker: Tennesseeans Continue to See Double Digit Health Care Cost Increases

U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) released the following statement today regarding reports that three of the companies offering insurance policies in the federal health care marketplace in Tennessee have requested to raise rates for their exchange plans in 2015: “My heart goes out to the many families and business owners across the state coping with […]

Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Start of Early Voting

Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Start of Early Voting

Beginning Friday, registered voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the August 7 state primary and county general elections. Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting. “Early voting allows voters to pick a convenient time to cast their ballots,” said Secretary Hargett. “Because of the […]

State Representative Jeremy Faison Joins With Secretary Of State To Announce Tennessee Honor Vote Program

State Representative Jeremy Faison Joins With Secretary Of State To Announce Tennessee Honor Vote Program

State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) joined with Tennessee’s Secretary of State this week to officially announce the Honor Vote Program for 2014. The Tennessee Honor Vote program gives Tennesseans the opportunity to dedicate their vote to active-duty military personnel and veterans. The program was an overwhelming success in 2012, having received nearly 3,500 submissions. For […]

Bill Jarnigan Announces Bid For Re-Election To School Board

Bill Jarnigan Announces Bid For Re-Election To School Board

Bill Jarnigan is announcing his bid for re election to the Jefferson County School Board. As an eight year veteran of the Jefferson County School Board, Bill has been supportive of the Building Program and was instrumental in the naming of Mount Horeb School in honor of the community. Bringing the red light to the […]

Commission Work Session Preview For Budget Voting Meeting

Commission Work Session Preview For Budget Voting Meeting

The Jefferson County Commission met for their Work Session on Monday, July 14, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tabor, Barreiro, Cureton, Patterson and Kesterson. Three Citizens appeared before the Commission. Two requested funding for the Jefferson County […]

Committee Corrects Error – Gives Preliminary Ok On Finance Office Purchase

Committee Corrects Error – Gives Preliminary Ok On Finance Office Purchase

The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, July 14, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Cureton. In for Cureton was Committee Member Turner. A public hearing concerning the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget preceded the business meeting. […]

Beeler announces run for re-election in Jefferson County, 10th District

“Robert W. “Bob” Beeler, County Commissioner for Jefferson County’s 1oth District has announced his candidacy for re-election. A four-term incumbent, Beeler is known for his conservative and common sense approach to local government.” “It has certainly been an honor and privilege to represent the people of the 10th District of Jefferson County on County Commission […]

Fain Announces Candidacy for Republican Committeewoman

Fain Announces Candidacy for Republican Committeewoman

Betty Fain has announced her candidacy for Republican State Executive Committeewoman in the 8th State Senate District; including Claiborne, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, and Union County. Betty was born and raised in Jefferson County where she has been actively involved in Republican politics throughout her adult life. She has held numerous positions over the years […]