Increasing Sleep Time After Trauma Could Ease Ill Effects, Study Says
Increasing the amount of time spent asleep immediately after a traumatic experience may ease any negative consequences, suggests a new study conducted by researchers at Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Published today in Scientific Reports, the study helps build a case for the use of sleep therapeutics following trauma exposure, said William […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting, November 5, 2020
NOTICE OF MEETING The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners will meet: November 5, 2020 5:30pm Work Session – Interviews for Construction Manager Business Session to follow – Construction Manager Selection Patriot Academy Social distancing will be practiced Dr. Shane Johnston, DirectorJefferson County Schools
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) and the Tennessee DOE K-3 Book Delivery program to deliver 580,000 books to 58,000 kindergarten through third grade students and teachers across the state
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) and the Tennessee Department of Education, in collaboration with Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, announced the launch of a new K-3 Book Delivery program to deliver 580,000 books to 58,000 kindergarten through third grade students and teachers across the state. Over 50 school districts are participating […]
Carson-Newman University FAFSA Event Postponed Due to Forecasted Inclement Weather, November 5, 2020
Carson-Newman’s “Drive-In to Your Future FAFSA Event” has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The event is rescheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. High school seniors and their families will have the opportunity to complete the Federal Application for Student Aid in a fun setting, with expert help readily at hand. […]
Jefferson County Schools November Distance Learning Days
NOVEMBER 2020 DISTANCE LEARNING DAYS PreK-12th Grade Distance Learning Days November 2, November 23-24 JCHS (9th-12th Grades) Distance Learning Days November 4, November 18 JCHS will have help provided for Distance Learning families and students in grades 9-12 on November 2 and November 4. Students can come to the school and report to […]
Smoky Mountain Service Dogs at MDW NSDAR Meeting
MDW Treasurer Wendy Randolph presents a $231.50 check to Canine Ambassador Hooligan and SMSD Board Member Laurie Birt for the benefit of physical mobility challenged veterans. Laurie Birt, at-large member of the Board of Directors, and Hooligan, canine ambassador, for Smoky Mountain Service Dogs (SMSD) informed and entertained the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National […]
TNECD RELEASES ANNUAL LABOR AND EDUCATION ALIGNMENT PROGRAM REPORT
A new report released by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development highlights jobs in high demand across Tennessee, including occupations in finance and technology, headquarters, automotive, distribution and logistics, and other target industry clusters. The Labor and Education Alignment Program (LEAP) report calls attention to occupations that are strategically important to the growth […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Highway Commission Meeting, November 10, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee and to all persons interested, that the regular meeting of the Jefferson County Highway Commission will be held on Tuesday November 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM, at its office in the courthouse in Dandridge. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – General Contract Work for Security Upgrades for Jefferson County Schools
Bids are invited for General Contract for the work of the following project. Security Upgrades For:Jefferson County SchoolsJefferson County, Tennessee Bid Documents will be available to Bidders from the Designer after 9:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Requests may be sent by email to the attention of: Douglas Shover (dshover@lewisgroup.net)The Lewis Group […]
Republican Road to Victory Bus Tour Stops in Newport
House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) and State Sen. Steve Southerland (R-Morristown) this week joined with Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville), Congressman David Kustoff (R-Tennessee), Republican Congressional Candidate Diana Harshbarger, GOP Chairman Scott Golden, and other conservative leaders to visit with voters in Cocke County as part of the statewide Road to Victory bus tour. The event was […]
Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
White House, Washington, D.C. – Following a unanimous vote by the Judiciary Committee last week, the Senate just confirmed Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become the 115th Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. “Having confirmed her to the Circuit Court in 2017 with bipartisan support, the Senate has already […]
GIMME A KISS! – Today we’re putting the spotlight on Elijah. Our 2 year old Boxer/Plothound Mix who has been with us for 10 months now
Elijah is a really sweet boy, a big fan of walks, running around, and hugs. He loves hugs. Like really really loves hugs. If you sit down, you best be sure he’s coming for a cuddle. Stood up? Not a problem, he’ll jump up and give you a hug all the same. If you’re strong […]
TDA Warns Consumers About Credit Card Skimmers at Gasoline Pumps
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is alerting consumers to an increase in fraudulent credit card devices found at gas pumps across the state. “Inspectors with our Weights and Measures Section are discovering credit card skimmers during routine gas pump inspections,” Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “Thanks to the watchful eyes and thoroughness of […]
AG Slatery Responds to Federal Lawsuit against Google
Attorneys General from the states of Iowa, Colorado, Arizona, Tennessee, New York, North Carolina, Utah, and Nebraska released the following statement regarding today’s antitrust filing by U.S. Department of Justice and the multistate investigation into Google: Over the last year, both the DOJ and state attorneys general have conducted separate but parallel investigations into Google’s […]
Tennessee Infrastructure Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state’s infrastructure plan for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines once they become available. TDH in coordination with other state and local agencies submitted an initial draft of the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Tennessee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October16, 2020. “We assure Tennesseans that safe, effective and approved COVID-19 […]