Dominant Defense and Explosive Plays Lead Vols Past Gamecocks
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A second-half shutout, a career day from senior receiver Jauan Jennings and two special teams scores propelled Tennessee to a 41-21 victory over South Carolina for its second SEC victory of 2019 Saturday at Neyland Stadium. “We keep talking about finding a way to win, and we found a way to win tonight against a really […]
A Sham Process
Since the day President Trump was elected, Democrats have been more interested in getting rid of him by any means necessary than they have in working with him. Without evidence, prominent Democrat leaders accused President Trump of colluding with Russia to win the 2016 election. After a years-long investigation found no evidence of collusion, nearly […]
Commission Seats White Pine Mayor Glenn Warren As District 3 Commissioner
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Quarterly Voting Session on Monday, October 21, 2019 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Byrd. Following the prayer, which was offered by Commission Chaplin Douglas, House Representative for Jefferson County and the Head of the Republican Caucus for the State of […]
The 2019-2020 Jefferson County Elementary School Basketball League
The 2019-2020 Jefferson County Elementary School Basketball League has begun. On October 26, from 9:00am-10:30am (girl teams) and from 10:30am-12:00pm (boy teams), Coaches and players from each team will be participating in a coaches/camp clinic held at Jefferson County High School. While attending this clinic, the elementary coaches and players will be receiving direct instruction […]
State Court Rules Civil Asset Forfeiture Unconstitutional, Tennessee Legislative Committee to Study Issue
By David Seal South Carolina Judge Steven H. John, Chief Administrative Judge Court of General Sessions Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, ruled that civil asset forfeiture statutes in South Carolina (CAF) are unconstitutional. His 15 page opinion cites a number of federal and state constitutional deficiencies that reflect those expressed by CAF critics. His decision, the first […]
18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Tennesseans have a life-saving opportunity to prevent addiction in their homes and communities by participating in the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Take Back Day is a time when community groups and law enforcement […]
INVITATION TO BID – Removal of existing Boilers plus Purchase and Installation of two (2) new Commercial Boilers
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the Removal of existing Boilers plus Purchase and Installation of two (2) new Commercial Boilers at the White Pine and Dandridge schools in Jefferson County, TN. For questions, you may contact Tommy Arnold at TArnold@JCBOE.net A Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be […]
Walker Hired As Secondary Supervisor & District Testing Coordinator for Jefferson County Schools
Today we are excited to announce Mrs. Michelle Walker has been hired as the Secondary Supervisor & District Testing Coordinator for Jefferson County Schools. “We are excited to see Mrs. Walker’s move to central office. She has worked hard as a building level principal in the Jefferson County School System and the academic strides made […]
Second Amendment – Letter To The Editor
SECOND AMENDMENT By David Seal As Americans, we enjoy a set of sacred rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Among those God given rights are freedom to speak, the right to assemble, and the right to own property. The right to keep and bear arms is the fundamental right that enables us to defend ourselves […]
Gun Sanctuary Town Declared By Dandridge Board Of Mayor and Aldermen
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Dandridge, Tennessee voted Tuesday evening, October 8, 2019 to make the municipality a Gun Sanctuary Town. Last week, the issue was brought before the board by Alderman Kesterson at the monthly work session. While the BMA voiced their support of gun owner rights, questions arose concerning the ability […]
TN Attorney General Sues Opioid Distributor AmerisourceBergen
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III announced today that he sued AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation for its unlawful distribution of pharmaceutical narcotics and its role in generating and prolonging the ongoing opioid epidemic in Tennessee. The State of Tennessee has already filed enforcement actions against two drug manufacturers, but Amerisource is the first distributor to be […]
TDMHSAS Receives New Funding for Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is receiving more than $200,000 in new funding to improve the response for Tennesseans seeking help through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. TDMHSAS is one of 12 states to receive the two-year capacity building grant funded by Vibrant Emotional Health. In Tennessee, the funding […]
League of Women Voters Host Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson
The League of Women Voters will host on October 8, 2019, 7pm at the new Jefferson City Library, 108 City Center Drive, Co-Director of Highlander Research and Education Center as speaker.
Dandridge Senior Center Hosting Salad Luncheon, October 17, 2019
The Dandridge Senior Center will host a Salad Luncheon, Thursday, October 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cost is $7.00 and advance tickets are available at the Center or may be purchased from members of the Center. Or they may be purchased at the door that day. All proceeds go to help with […]
