The Post Turns 4
Happy Birthday to the Jefferson County Post! We turn four today! The Post launched on January 31, 2011 and we have certainly changed since that launch issue. Our look is different but we have the same commitment to bringing fast, accurate news to the area that was the motivation for that very first issue. We […]
83% of TN Consumers Who Signed Up For Health Insurance Through Marketplace Get Financial Assistance, Lower Premiums
83 percent of Tennessee consumers who signed up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace are getting financial assistance to lower monthly premiums. As the Feb. 15 deadline approaches, HHS encourages consumers to enroll in a quality, affordable coverage through the Marketplace As the Feb. 15 deadline to sign up approaches, HHS is encouraging Tennessee consumers to check out […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children to Protect Against Measles
A measles outbreak that began at Disneyland in California – and has grown to more than 50 confirmed cases in multiple states – is a stark reminder of our nation’s responsibility to protect our most vulnerable citizens. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its 62,000 member pediatricians urges parents, schools and communities to commit […]
NIH Study Reveals Many Americans At Risk For Alcohol-Medication Interactions
Nearly 42 percent of U.S. adults who drink also report using medications known to interact with alcohol, based on a study from the National Institutes of Health released today. Among those over 65 years of age who drink alcohol, nearly 78 percent report using alcohol-interactive medications. Such medications are widely used, prescribed for common conditions […]
WSCC Invites Public To Performances of “Walk, Don’t Ride” in Celebration of Black History Month
Walters State Community College invites the public to performances of “Walk, Don’t Ride” by the acclaimed Word Players. Performances are: •Feb. 5, Claiborne County Campus Auditorium, 3:30 p.m. •Feb. 12, Sevier County Campus CAPE 104, 6:15 p.m. •Feb. 19, Morristown Campus International Lyceum, 6:15 p.m. •Feb. 24, Greeneville/Greene County Campus Room 100, 1:30 p.m. “Walk, […]
Tennessee Career Center at Talbott Offers 20 Free Workshops In February
The Tennessee Career Center at Talbott, an American Jobs Center, offers 20 free workshops in February for individuals looking to improve job search skills. Scheduled workshops are: •Ex-Offender Job Readiness (learn how to re-enter the job market with a criminal record) – 10—11 a.m., Feb. 2, 9 or 23. •Computer Literacy and Mouse Practice – […]
Asteroid to Fly By Earth Safely on January 26, 2015
An asteroid, designated 2004 BL86, will safely pass about three times the distance of Earth to the moon on January 26. From its reflected brightness, astronomers estimate that the asteroid is about a third of a mile (0.5 kilometers) in size. The flyby of 2004 BL86 will be the closest by any known space rock […]
School Board Meets – Bradley & Jarnigan Appointed To Building Oversight Committee
The Jefferson County School Board met for their first meeting of 2015 on Thursday, January 22nd, in the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Jarnigan called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Rogers and Lowery. Director’s Gallery Art Winners for the first nine weeks were recognized. Jefferson Elementary School third […]
Widow Of Inmate Files Suit Against Jefferson County
A lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern Division of Tennessee at Knoxville regarding the death of Jeffrey Free, an inmate in the Jefferson County Jail. Donna Free, the wife of Jeffrey Free and the executor of his estate, is named as the Plaintiff, with the Defendants being Jefferson County […]
LURLINE ROSS
LURLINE ROSS, age 90, of New Market, TN passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by daughter, Lacey Hart. Survived by daughters, Sharon Chapman and Brenda Wood; sons, Jeff Williams and Tommy Ross; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and friends […]
Post Sports Interview With TBCA Hall Of Fame David Holland & JCHS Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Poore
Vols in search of OC 12 days from NSD
With the most critical time of recruiting now upon us, the Vols find themselves in search of a key assistant coach. Mike Bajakian, the Vols offensive coordinator, has accepted the QB coaching job for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Bucaneers. With the Vols’ recruiting class ranked anywhere between 3-5, depending on the recruiting service you go […]
Jefferson County Republican Party Holds Mass Meeting
The Grand Old Party held their annual local convention on Saturday morning, January 24, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. State Representatives, Senator Frank Niceley, Representative Andrew Farmer and Representative Jeremy Faison were in attendance, as well as several local elected officials. Chancellor Telford Forgety offered the invocation and sitting Chairwoman Paula Gibson led […]
JOSEPH (JOE) BALDWIN
JOSEPH (JOE) BALDWIN, age 87 of Dandridge, TN passed away January 24, 2015 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. Joe was a faithful member of Grants Chapel United Methodist Church. Survived by wife of 52 years, Miriam (Lucy) Patterson Baldwin; son, Charles Baldwin of Dandridge; sister, Lillian Jones of Virginia Beach, VA; several extended family members. […]
EDNA SCAGGS HOLBERT
EDNA SCAGGS HOLBERT, age 99, of Dandridge, TN ( Shady Grove Community) passed away Friday morning, January 23, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was the oldest living member of the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class and the First Baptist Church of Dandridge, where she was long-time member of the church choir. Edna was a […]