Small Business Saturday: Hear Them Ring!
Though the numbers for Small Business Saturday 2014 will not be available for several days, the predictions and expectation for the November 29th shopping event were for another year of increased volume for small business owners. The trend for the past two years has been toward an increase in consumers that participate in Small Business […]
How Safe Are Your Medical Records? Local Issues Highlight Concerns
Identity theft and medical privacy laws are headline-making issues and valid points of concern with patients and in the medical community. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is federally regulated safeguards and procedures that were established to secure the privacy of patient’s medical records and other personal health information. At its core, […]
Barbie Frozen Out
Just in time for Black Friday, the National Retail Federation has released its’ list of most desired toys for 2014, according to a survey of more than 6,500 consumers in November 2014. For the first time since the NRF has been conducting desired toy surveys, the Barbie Doll has been dethroned as the most desired […]
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Identity Crimes Unit Warns Citizens of Identity Theft During Holidays
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Identity Crimes Unit urges all citizens to protect themselves against identity crimes, including theft and fraud, this holiday season. “Millions of shoppers will take advantage of ‘Black Friday’ or ‘Cyber Monday’ holiday sales this year. We just want to encourage consumers to take extra precautions to prevent […]
Shop Small Saturday This Week
Jefferson County small businesses will celebrate Shop Small Saturday this week. This is a part of a National program to put small business on the forefront, following the big box boom of Black Friday. This year marks the fourth birthday of Small Business Saturday, which was born in 2010 from an effort by American Express […]
Dandridge Ministerial Association Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
The Historic Town Square in Dandridge was ablaze with festive spirit on Thursday evening, as the Dandridge Ministerial Association hosted their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Dandridge Elementary School students lent their voices to some traditional seasonal favorites and the crowd joined in, as well. Biblical passages outlining the Christmas story were read, followed by […]
Governor’s Highway Safety Office Awards Dandridge Police Department $31K
The Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office recently awarded the Dandridge Police Department $31,413.00 for alcohol enforcement, announces Chief Carson Williams. In previous years, GHSO awarded Dandridge Police Department $5,000 for high visibility traffic enforcement efforts. This fiscal year, the DPD was awarded over $31,000 to combat impaired driving. This funding will be used for in-car […]
County Clerk Herndon Brings New Technology To Office
County Clerk Frank Herndon’s office is undergoing some changes that will make things a little easier for residents and officials. Gone will be the two sticker system that represents Jefferson County’s Wheel Tax and Tennessee Registration. Instead, one sticker will represent both fees and that is just one of the changes that residents will find. […]
Run Like A Fish Out Of Water 5K
The streets of Dandridge were filled with running enthusiasts last Saturday, as Run Like a Fish Out of Water came to town. Over 100 entrants made the five mile trek that ended with a home stretch across the Green Bridge in downtown Dandridge. If an evening race, crossing a bridge is not unique enough, envision […]
$144,797.95 Stolen from Jefferson County Taxpayers
A special report from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury reveals that $144,797.95 was stolen from Jefferson County by a former employee of the Finance Office. The Comptroller’s Office coordinated its investigation with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Teresa Crusenberry used county funds to pay her personal credit cards and other vendor accounts. Auditors found […]
Finance Director Helton Resigns In Favor Of Chamber Director Position
Jefferson County Finance Director Helton announced on Thursday that he would be leaving his current position to assume the helm at that Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this fall information was released that Helton was on the short list of candidates. Though the fiscal year is only half over, the finance office is in […]
School Back On For Wednesday
School for Jefferson County High School as well as the Patriot Academy will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Earlier this week a water break which could have effected the fire suppression system caused officials to close the schools for precautionary reasons. Shady Grove Utility District was instrumental in locating the leak which was on […]
Spooky Good Times
Halloween has come and gone, leaving behind only memories of a spooky evening filled with costumes and candy. Saturday morning found jack o lanterns that had seen their better days and candy wrappers from a bevy of confectionery delights littering front porches and living rooms. Despite a rainy, cold and, eventually, snowy night nothing could […]
Non-Incident At JCHS According To Officials
According to information provided by the Jefferson County Department of Education, rumors of an incident at Jefferson County High School are incorrect. Administration received word that text messages were being passed around that alluded to a potential security issue, however intense investigation by School Administration and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department revealed that there was […]
Budget Committee Sends Employee Bonus To Full Commission
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, October 20, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Budget Committee Chairman Scarlett Called the Meeting to Order. Sitting in for Committee Member Solomon was Commissioner Tim Seals. The Minutes for July and October were Approved with a Motion from Committee Member Musick and 2nd from Committee […]
Watch Them Change
As the month of October moves quickly toward Halloween, oranges are bursting out everywhere with even the valley beginning to burn bright with color. Wet weather has impacted the streams in the Great Smoky Mountains and high winds in the highest elevations have stripped some of the leaves early. Those seeking maximum color should climb […]
