TDCI Reminds Tennesseans of “100 Deadliest Days” for Teen Drivers
With back to school season under way, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers that this time of year is especially dangerous for teen drivers. Research from the AAA Foundation indicates that the number of crash fatalities involving teen drivers rises significantly between Memorial Day (May 27, 2019) and Labor Day […]
Jefferson County, TN Teacher Suspended Pending Investigation
Jefferson County, TN – Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Schools released the following statement regarding an incident involving Talbott Elementary School. “My office was notified late Friday afternoon (August 9, 2019) about an incident that occurred in a teacher’s classroom at Talbott Elementary School in the Jefferson County School District. The principal began an investigation […]
THDA Awards Grant To Aid In Jefferson County Flood Recovery
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has awarded a $500,000 grant to help low-income residents of Jefferson County repair homes that were damaged after severe storms triggered floods there earlier this year. The Rebuild and Recover Disaster Program Grant, which will be administered on behalf of Jefferson County by the Tennessee Community Assistance Corporation, will provide […]
MEDIC REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER CRITICAL NEED
MEDIC Regional Blood Center continues to have a critical need for: O Positive, O Negative, and A Positive blood types. The need is ongoing and nationwide. Anyone eligible to donate is encouraged to stop by one of MEDIC’s four centers or any blood mobile drive. Anyone donating this week will be entered to win […]
School Vouchers, More Questions Than Answers
Guest Editorial by David Seal I may be one of the few public school teachers that is not fundamentally opposed to school vouchers. In some states, giving public tax dollars to private institutions may be the best choice for providing a good education for students that are hurting from failing schools, especially if the voucher […]
Rangers Respond to Rockslide on Spur
Great Smoky Mountains National Park emergency responders and maintenance personnel are responding to reports of a rock slide and trees down on the Spur. As of 3:20 p.m. on August 1, both the northbound and southbound Spur are closed as crews work to remove the hazards.
INVITATION TO BID – Three (3) Used School Buses
The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for Three (3) USED SCHOOL BUSES for the Jefferson County Board of Education. Buses must be 2016 or newer, maximum of 40,000 miles, Cummins 6.7 engine or equivalent, 72 passenger with automatic transmission. For additional questions, contact Sherry Dotson, Jefferson County Schools Finance Director, at SDotson@JCBOE.net. […]
Civil Asset Forfeiture: New Research Indicates Limited Value, Federal and State Reform Legislation Pending
A media release and comprehensive report made by the Institute for Justice (IJ) demonstrates the limited value of civil asset forfeiture in curtailing crime. Tennessee ranks among the top states for the use of civil forfeiture, the practice of seizing private property and cash under criminal code without the requirement of a conviction or filing […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was progress. The head governmental hive met and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that too much was not enough for half of the swarm. The low humm is that dips into the honey jar may not bee the stinging factor. The low, low humm is that location and […]
Rabbit Ears?
Technology is a great thing, especially when it can take an arduous task and make it more timely and efficient. Unfortunately, that often isn’t the case. Many times I find myself thinking that activities would be easier with just a little more physical or mental exertion and a little less technology. Don’t get me wrong, […]
Voting Glitch Raises Questions In County Commission
Jefferson County Finance Office and Jefferson County Mayor’s Office will not be relocating to another downtown Dandridge location according to a tie vote of County Commissioners that defeated a motion that would have purchased the proposed new location for up to $1 million dollars plus associated costs. The motion was tied to the sale of […]
Most US adults favor lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes
Most US adults—including 8 in 10 cigarette smokers—favor requiring cigarette makers to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes so that they are less addictive, according to a new reportpublished by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Data for the report come from the 2018 SummerStyles survey, a nationally representative online survey of […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Called Meeting Of The E911 Board Of Jefferson County, July 25, 2019
A special called meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday July 25, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Conference Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market TN 37820. Justin Crowther Director 07/17/2019 – 07/25/2019
HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE, JULY 20 & 21st, SAT & SUN 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE – 1096 Sellers Road, Jefferson City, TN Tools, Coal Forge, Biro meat saw, Air compressors, Scrap metal, Crosscut saws, 1 or 2 crocks, Antique Bale Lift – still hanging (nice), Weber gas grill, Rain barrels, Glass for tabletops, Row boat, motor, oars, anchors, Landscaping ponds, Great grandfather’s rocker, Furniture, 1956 dishes […]