NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION JULY 21, 2025
Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have rarely been observed after COVID-19 vaccination in the United States and evidence from multiple vaccine safety monitoring systems in the United States and around the globe supports a causal association between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (i.e., Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) and myocarditis and pericarditis. Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle […]
TWRA Concludes Spring Trout Stocking in Cosby Creek
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) concluded its spring trout stocking in Cosby Creek on Monday, June 23, 2025, with the support and presence of Tennessee State Representative Jeremy Faison. This trout stocking is part of TWRA’s annual statewide efforts to maintain healthy fish populations and provide quality recreational fishing opportunities. However, Monday’s event also […]
Tribute To Frank Niceley
Previously published in The Tennessee Conservative Photo credit: Geneva DeCobert The Tennessee Conservative [By David Seal] – The first sentence of Frank Niceley’s Obituary states as follows: “Frank Samuel Niceley, age 78, passed away on June 19, 2025, from a heart attack. He died with his boots on, plowing a river bottom field on his farm in […]
Jefferson City Public Library July 2025 general programming schedule
July 2025 general programming schedule. Programs and activities listed may be added to or cancelled as needed. JCPL will be closed July 4-7 for Independence Day. Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30 – Homeschool Academy, Cancelled for the summer, will resume in August. Wednesdays, 10:30 am – Storytime, Go! Join us for stories, songs, and crafts designed to […]
Heat and Athletes
If you plan to exercise while it’s hot outside: Limit outdoor activity, especially during the middle of the day when the sun is hottest if possible. Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package. Schedule workouts and practices earlier or later in the day when the temperature is cooler. Pace activity. Start activities slow […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers 8 Food Safety Tips for Outdoor Events
When planning a family cookout or packing a picnic to enjoy at the park, pool or beach, keep food safety in mind. Children under age 5 are at higher risk of getting seriously sick from contaminated food. Food poisoning tends to be more common in the summer. It’s when more people cook and enjoy meals […]
Medtech Products Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup Due to Microbial Contamination
Summary Company Announcement Date: June 17, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 18, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness – Bacillus cereus Company Name: Medtech Products Inc. Brand Name: Little Remedies Product Description: Honey Cough Syrup Company Announcement TARRYTOWN, N.Y.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—June 17, 2025—Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer […]
FDA Halts New Clinical Trials That Export Americans’ Cells to Foreign Labs in Hostile Countries for Genetic Engineering
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced an immediate review of new clinical trials that involve sending American citizens’ living cells to China and other hostile countries for genetic engineering and subsequent infusion back into U.S. patients – sometimes without their knowledge or consent. This action by the FDA follows mounting evidence that […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.5%
Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.5% and continues to track well below the national rate, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, it was 3.2%. Tennessee’s unemployment […]
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 51 AGs to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in filing a Virginia-led amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, standing with military veterans and their families to ensure they receive full G.I. Bill education benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “America’s veterans […]
TWRA WITHDRAWS LICENSE FEE INCREASE – LEGISLATURE COMMITS TO ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee June 18, 2025 to present the license fee increase previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC). After hearing numerous verbal commitments from members of the committee to seek alternative funding for wildlife conservation, TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon decided […]
US Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban On Transgender Treatment For Minors
The United States Supreme Court today announced a landmark decision upholding Tennessee’s law restricting gender-transition interventions for minors and affirming the State’s authority to protect kids from risky and unproven medical practices. Tennessee’s lawmakers enacted the challenged legislation in response to a surge in the provision of puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries to minors with gender-identity issues. These […]
Invitation to Bid- Jefferson County Highway Department and Quarry- “GAUGE TILE”
Invitation to Bid- Jefferson County Highway Department and Quarry- “GAUGE TILE” The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the Highway Department and Quarry for “Gauge Tile” until June 26, 2025, at 11:00am ET at which time all bids will be opened. No late bids will be accepted, opened, or returned. All […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Called Meeting of Jefferson County Budget Committee and County Commission, June 26, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN to all Jefferson County residents, County Commissioners, and all other persons who might be interested, that the following meetings have been set: *Special Called Budget Meeting Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. *Special Called County Commission Meeting to follow. These meetings will be held in the Historic Courthouse […]