MISSING BOATER RECOVERED ON DOUGLAS LAKE
The body of a missing boater has been recovered on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County. On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Yoser G. Rojas Valverde, 44, of Sevierville, went missing in the area of Indian Creek after entering the water from a pontoon boat. Witnesses report that he struggled to stay afloat, […]
Jefferson County Post Urges – Drive with Care – School Is Back in Session
A Message from the Jefferson County Post: Drive with Care—School Is Back in Session As summer fades and the school bells ring once again across Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Post urges all motorists to exercise heightened caution on our roads. With the return of students to classrooms, our streets are once again bustling with […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Outperforms U.S. Average
After several months of steady unemployment rates, newly released data for July reflects a slight change in Tennessee’s jobless rate, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 3.6%, an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point over June’s rate. One year ago, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners, August and September 2025 Meeting Dates
Notice of Meetings Board of School Commissioners Monday, August 25, 2025 Policy Committee 5:30 PM – Work Session 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Thursday, August 28, 2025 Building & Maintenance Committee Meeting @ 6:00 PM Dandridge Elementary School Thursday, September 4, 2025 Business Meeting @ 6:30 PM Historic Courthouse Monday, September 22, 2025 Policy Committee 5:30 […]
Carson-Newman celebrated as one of nation’s most transfer-friendly universities
For the fifth consecutive year, Carson-Newman is recognized for its approach to aiding students wishing to transfer to the University. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society named Carson-Newman to its 2025 Transfer Honor Roll. The honor is in recognition of Carson-Newman’s “excellence in developing and supporting dynamic, innovative pathways for community college transfer students.” The Honor Roll is chosen from among the […]
Back-to-School Season Brings Annual Spike in Classroom Illnesses
As summer fades and classrooms fill with eager students, another seasonal trend quietly resurfaces: the spread of common illnesses like strep throat, stomach bugs, and respiratory infections. Each year, the return to school marks a predictable uptick in viral and bacterial transmission, driven by close contact, shared surfaces, and the challenges of maintaining hygiene among […]
DermaRite Industries, LLC is voluntarily recalling individual lots of products of Healthcare antiseptic lotion soap and cleansers
DermaRite Industries, LLC is voluntarily recalling individual lots of products in the table below due to microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepecia. Risk Statement: Burkholderia Cepacia Complex in these products may result in serious and life-threatening infections. The contaminated products may be used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending to immunosuppressed individuals. In healthy […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Visits the CDC headquarters
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the CDC headquarters in Atlanta today in response to Friday’s tragic gunfire attack that claimed the life of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose. CDC security led Secretary Kennedy on a tour of the Roybal Campus, pointing out shattered windows across multiple buildings, including the […]