Medtech Products Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup Due to Microbial Contamination
Summary Company Announcement Date: June 17, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 18, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness – Bacillus cereus Company Name: Medtech Products Inc. Brand Name: Little Remedies Product Description: Honey Cough Syrup Company Announcement TARRYTOWN, N.Y.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—June 17, 2025—Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer […]
FDA Halts New Clinical Trials That Export Americans’ Cells to Foreign Labs in Hostile Countries for Genetic Engineering
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced an immediate review of new clinical trials that involve sending American citizens’ living cells to China and other hostile countries for genetic engineering and subsequent infusion back into U.S. patients – sometimes without their knowledge or consent. This action by the FDA follows mounting evidence that […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.5%
Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.5% and continues to track well below the national rate, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, it was 3.2%. Tennessee’s unemployment […]
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 51 AGs to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in filing a Virginia-led amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, standing with military veterans and their families to ensure they receive full G.I. Bill education benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “America’s veterans […]
TWRA WITHDRAWS LICENSE FEE INCREASE – LEGISLATURE COMMITS TO ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee June 18, 2025 to present the license fee increase previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC). After hearing numerous verbal commitments from members of the committee to seek alternative funding for wildlife conservation, TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon decided […]
US Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban On Transgender Treatment For Minors
The United States Supreme Court today announced a landmark decision upholding Tennessee’s law restricting gender-transition interventions for minors and affirming the State’s authority to protect kids from risky and unproven medical practices. Tennessee’s lawmakers enacted the challenged legislation in response to a surge in the provision of puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries to minors with gender-identity issues. These […]
Invitation to Bid- Jefferson County Highway Department and Quarry- “GAUGE TILE”
Invitation to Bid- Jefferson County Highway Department and Quarry- “GAUGE TILE” The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the Highway Department and Quarry for “Gauge Tile” until June 26, 2025, at 11:00am ET at which time all bids will be opened. No late bids will be accepted, opened, or returned. All […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Called Meeting of Jefferson County Budget Committee and County Commission, June 26, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN to all Jefferson County residents, County Commissioners, and all other persons who might be interested, that the following meetings have been set: *Special Called Budget Meeting Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. *Special Called County Commission Meeting to follow. These meetings will be held in the Historic Courthouse […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Maintenance Garage is seeking a Tire and Lube Technician
Jefferson County Maintenance Garage is seeking a Tire and Lube Technician Applications can be obtained at the Jefferson County Mayors Office, 214 W Main St., Dandridge TN Or the Maintenance Garage, 646 Grove Rd. Dandridge TN Applications and resumes should be sent to: Dwayne Rankins, Jefferson County Fleet Director 646 Grove Rd. Dandridge TN 37725
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Public Service Committee Meeting, July 2, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Service Committee will meet as indicated below at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 202 W. Main Street, Dandridge, TN: Public […]
Austin Brooks Announces Candidacy For Jefferson County Mayor
A Vision for a Prosperous Future Austin Brooks, a resident and business owner in Jefferson County, is excited to announce his candidacy for County Mayor. As a Jefferson County Commissioner, member of the Jefferson County Planning Commission, and Chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party, Austin has demonstrated his commitment to the prosperity of Jefferson […]
Secretary of State Hargett, Sen. Seal, Rep. Farmer, & Rep. Faison Announce $10,000 in TOP Grant Funding for Jefferson County Libraries
Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Sen. Jessie Seal, State Rep. Jeremy Faison, and State Rep. Andrew Farmer today announced $10,000 in Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant funding for libraries in Jefferson County. Specifically, Dandridge Memorial Library will receive $3,860 to help cover the cost of digital literacy instructors, Wi-Fi hotspots, and internal […]
Invitation to Bid- Jefferson County Highway Department and Quarry- “GAUGE TILE”
Invitation to Bid- Jefferson County Highway Department and Quarry- “GAUGE TILE” The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for the Highway Department and Quarry for “Gauge Tile” until June 26, 2025, at 11:00am ET at which time all bids will be opened. No late bids will be accepted, opened, or returned. All […]