Jefferson County Oath Of Office Ceremony, September 1, 2022 – 8:30am
Jefferson County Oath of Office Ceremony Thursday September 1, 2022 8:30 A.M. Jefferson County Historic Courthouse Opening/Prayer Jefferson County Mayor, Mark Potts Pledge of Allegiance Frank Herndon Oaths Administered by Judge Duane Slone County Mayor Circuit Court Clerk County Clerk Register of Deeds Sheriff Trustee County Commissioners Highway Commissioners School Board Members Adjourn
FDA Finalizes Historic Rule Enabling Access to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids for Millions of Americans
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to improve access to hearing aids which may in turn lower costs for millions of Americans. This action establishes a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, enabling consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers […]
Kraft Heinz voluntary recall of select Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink
Kraft Heinz is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages. The voluntary recall comes after diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories. Only the Wild Cherry flavored Capri Sun […]
Study finds undiagnosed diabetes in U.S. less than half of current estimates
A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimates that the overall number of undiagnosed diabetes cases in the U.S. is significantly lower than current government estimates suggest. The findings, published online July 11 in Diabetes Care, suggest that public health efforts to improve diabetes awareness and screening over the […]
Updated Mapping Tennessee Education Site Provides New Insights
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released new interactive online dashboards on K-12 education. The dashboards provide updated education data on schools and school districts for the 2020-21 school year. There are two dashboards: one for public schools and one for non-public schools. The dashboards include data on teacher salaries, student enrollment, school building quality, and state and local […]
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in July
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in July on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 1.3 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. The gasoline index fell 7.7 percent in July […]
President Fowler announces Carson-Newman transitions
As the fall semester begins on Carson-Newman’s campus, President Charles A. Fowler announced transitions within the University. The transitional plan positions the University for success in carrying out its mission. “Carson-Newman is richly blessed and there is perhaps no better example of this than the devotion demonstrated by those who serve our university,” Fowler said. […]
Students Can Cast a Ballot in the Tennessee Student Mock Election
Students across Tennessee can make their voice heard in the gubernatorial race between Republican Incumbent Bill Lee and Democrat Nominee Jason Brantley Martin in the Secretary of State’s 2022 Tennessee Student Mock Election. “The mock election allows students to see firsthand how we, as Tennesseans, select our elected officials,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. […]
AG Slatery Sues Walgreens for Unlawful Distribution and Sale of Opioids
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens in Knox County Circuit Court for violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, violating Tennessee’s public nuisance statute, and creating a common law public nuisance through its unlawful sale and distribution of opioids. Its failure to maintain effective controls against abuse and diversion […]
Gov. Lee Calls on Parents to Download SafeTN App for Back to School
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security invited Tennesseans to get ready for the new school year by downloading the SafeTN app. “Every Tennessean has an active role to play in ensuring school safety, and that starts with downloading the Safe TN app,” said Lee. “As students return to school […]
Farmers Market Week: Buy Local During Peak Produce Season
August is peak produce time in Tennessee for many of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Farmers markets from east to west and in between are packed with fresh produce. Aug 7-13, 2022 is National Farmers Market Week and is the perfect time to stock up and support local farmers. “Farmers markets play an essential role […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Policy Committee Meeting, August 11, 2022
NOTICE OF MEETING Board of School Commissioners -Policy Committee Thursday, August 11, 2022 5:00 pm Historic Courthouse Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director Jefferson County Schools
Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen Counter Skyrocketing Inflation With Pay Increases For Town Employees
The Town of Dandridge employees will receive a $2 dollar per hour raise thanks to action taken by the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday evening. During the fiscal year 2022-2023 budgeting cycle a 3% raise had been factored into the current budget but that increase proved to be too little to accommodate […]