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Meeting to Promote Legislation: ELECTED SCHOOL DIRECTORS, February 25, 2021
Meeting to Promote Legislation: ELECTED SCHOOL DIRECTORS Senate Bill 1010 by Senator Bowling, House Bill 1228 by Paul Sherrel Hampton Inn Sharon Drive, Exit 417 Meeting Room, Ground Floor Thursday February 25 at 700PM Event Coordinator: David Seal
Vital Policy – State Legislation Filed to Protect Property Rights – Sponsors Niceley and Carr
State legislators will be considering proposed legislation in the current General Assembly aimed at protecting private property from eminent domain abuse. Under current Tennessee law, “blighted areas” are so broadly defined that virtually any property is at risk of condemnation by local housing authorities as part of a redevelopment plan. The proposed legislation, if enacted, […]
Vital Policy – Legislation Filed to Protect Property Rights, Sponsors Niceley and Carr
State legislators will be considering proposed legislation in the current General Assembly aimed at protecting private property from eminent domain abuse. Under current Tennessee law, “blighted areas” are so broadly defined that virtually any property is at risk of condemnation by local housing authorities as part of a redevelopment plan. The proposed legislation, if enacted, […]
Catherine McDonald Wins First Place Of Constitution Week Poster Contest
Catherine “Catie” McDonald has won first place in the Tennessee state level competition of the Constitution Week Poster Contest for 2021 for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The achievement was announced by Regent Jane Chambers of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), who is also […]
March UT Extension Opportunities
March UT Extension Opportunities Are you ready for something new to do in March? Well, UT Extension, in Sevier County has many free opportunities for you to enjoy, through Family Consumer Science Programs. These opportunities are designed for fun, plus maybe learn something new. Anyone is welcome to attend the zoom meetings, or participate in […]
VITAL POLICY – Third Time May be a Charm for School Vouchers – Tennessee Supreme Court to Hear Case
In a court order filed February 4, 2021, the Tennessee Supreme Court granted permission for appeal and ordered the school voucher case to be set for oral arguments upon filing of briefs. After the General Assembly enacted the controversial ESA school voucher pilot program in 2019, a Chancery Court in Davidson County ruled that ESA’s […]
The Employment Situation in January
This morning’s jobs report reveals that the pace of job gains has slowed sharply in recent months as the pandemic continues to weigh on job creation, especially in face-to-face services. Strong relief is urgently and quickly needed to control the virus, get vaccine shots in arms, and finally launch a robust, equitable and racially inclusive […]
MARION “JR” WOODS
MARION “JR” WOODS, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Tennova North Medical Center with his wife, Brenda, by his side. He was born on July 17, 1950 and was retired from Asarco Young Mine after 23 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Marion “Dude” Woods and Martha Lorene […]
CHRISTINA M. STRAINER (HINKLE)
CHRISTINA M. STRAINER (HINKLE), age 72 of Jefferson City, TN lost her battle with cancer of February 14, 2021. She was very crafty. She loved to crochet hats and blankets for other cancer patients as well as family and friends. She enjoyed singing karaoke, and loved spending her days with her beloved pet, Riley. She […]
Seed Swap Rescheduled, March 4, 2021
Seed Swap Rescheduled! March 4, 12:00 – 3:00 Swap seeds that are excess packets, unwanted varieties, self-saved seeds, out of date (within reason), partially used packets, cuttings and bulbs (no dirt!) Bring your old seeds and swap them for free from others. Compare notes with other gardeners, gardening books available for perusal or purchase. Light […]
Happy Girl Bonnie
Hello to all of my new friends and those friends I’ve met already. My name is. Bonnie. I might be the happiest girl in all of the land. I would like to share with. You. My poem. Bonnie means pretty I’m a cute little pitty I like fun car rides Dogs and humans by my […]
Michael DeWayne Mathews
Michael DeWayne Mathews age 59 of Dandridge, passed away on February 14, 2021 at the James A. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City. A Navy veteran during the cold war of the 80’s on the USS Coral Sea. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather to his family. He was preceded […]
Evelyn Louise Long
Evelyn Louise Long passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. A woman who continued to spread her love and caring to all around her. She will be missed dearly and forever loved by many. A retired manager at Traveler’s Insurance, she was born June 12, 1943. She is survived by her soulmate, Bill Gilliam. She was […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – REVISED 2021 County Budget Committee Schedule
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Jefferson County residents, County Commissioners, and all other persons who might be interested that the following dates have been set for the REVISED 2021 County Budget Committee Schedule, inclement weather and COVIS-19 pending: March 15, 2021 5:30 April 12, 2021 5:00 April 26, 2021 5:30 May 17, […]