AEC Announces Affiliation With Touchstone Energy
According to Appalachian Electric Cooperative General Manager Greg Williams, it’s probably the most important partnership in the history of the Cooperative. “As of July 1 of this year, our Board of Directors made the decision to join Touchstone Energy, thus bringing an impressive array of resources to bear on behalf of our members,” he says. […]
AEC adds new features to online bill-pay service
For folks who enjoy the convenience of paying their electric bills online, recent upgrades to Appalachian Electric Cooperative’s web portal are going to make that process easier than ever. “This is just one more way we’re working to provide value to those we serve,” says AEC Member Services Director Mitch Cain. “Enhancing the online experience […]
Press Release from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
June 2014 Sheriff McCoig received information that an employee Deputy Aaron Scott Winstead age 20, who was assign to the Jail, was bringing drugs and tobacco to inmates in the Jail. June 25th 2014 Sheriff McCoig observed Deputy Aaron Scott Winstead bring tobacco and Suboxone to the Jail. Deputy Winstead was relieved of duty and […]
Open Records Suit Finds Home In Court
A trial date of May 19 -22, 2015 has been set for a lawsuit concerning open records that was filed by a group of citizens against the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and EDOC, as well as members of the Jefferson County Commission and officials. All pending motions in the case will be heard on […]
Lakeside Of The Smokies Triathlon
It takes a lot of training and dedication to swim 1.5k in open water, bicycle 40k and run 10k but it takes will power of tremendous proportions to do so with temperatures hovering in the 90s and humidity so thick that simply walking up hill is challenging. 118 competitors met the challenge on Saturday, as […]
Two Charged In Altercation At Field Of Dreams
Two women were arrested last week in conjunction with an incident involving a stabbing at the Field of Dreams, located in Dandridge. According to arrest reports, Tina Gilliam, of 757 E. Meeting Street, Dandridge, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, one count of simple assault and reckless endangerment involving a deadly weapon. Dorothy […]
Lake Levels Result Of Deficit Of Rain, Not TVA Pull Down
Local lake levels appear to be dropping and, as the last large lake recreation days approach, some are concerned that Labor Day boating could be shallow. TVA Representative Hopson stated that TVA is maintaining its commitment to keeping water levels up until after the Labor Day weekend. He contributed the seemingly low levels to a […]
Construction Controversy – Who Picks Up The Tab?
A disagreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation could leave the Town of Dandridge and Jefferson Cocke Utility paying the tab for road work associated with a combined Dandridge Water Department and Jefferson Cocke Utility project. Members of the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen were informed last week that a representative of Jefferson Cocke […]
How important are school fees
Schools are back in session and Jefferson County parents are busy with the annual paperwork. A part of the start of the year costs for parents are annual school fees. While fees are not mandated by the State or Federal government, they are an important resource that keeps the classrooms stocked with essentials that help […]
Jefferson County Given 3 Star Status
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today announced 85 out of 95 counties have been awarded ThreeStar status. In addition, since the ThreeStar community development program began requiring eligible communities to create and maintain a County Audit Committee in January 2013, the number of counties with Audit Committees has increased substantially. As of […]
Waterfront At Forefront Of Dandridge Council
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen held their regular voting meeting, following a Public Hearing and Beer Board meeting, at the Public Works Building in Dandridge on August 12, 2014. No citizens appeared to speak at the Pubic Hearing concerning an ordinance to restrict the location for the sale of fireworks. The […]
TDH Protecting Tennesseans from Emerging Diseases
Protecting people from infectious diseases is a vital part of the mission of the Tennessee Department of Health, and TDH works around the clock to prepare for, respond to and protect people in the state from diseases both familiar and new to Tennessee. TDH has plans in place to respond to emerging diseases such as […]
They’re Back!!
After a two and ½ month hiatus, Jefferson County students will have their first full day of class on Monday morning, August 11, 2014. Teachers returned to work on the first day of August and students went for a couple of hours on Friday to pick up necessary paperwork. As with any new school year, […]
