Archaeologists discover remains of Ice-Age infants in Alaska
The bones and teeth of two–possibly related–Ice-Age infants, who were buried more than 11,000 years ago in central Alaska, constitute the youngest human remains ever found in the North American Arctic, according to a new paper published by National Science Foundation-funded researchers. Ben A. Potter of the University of Alaska Fairbanks led the archaeological team […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Conservation Board Meeting, December 1, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Conservation Board will meet on Monday, December 1, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Courtroom of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 202 W. Main St, Dandridge. […]
Jefferson City’s Hometown Christmas Set For December 13
Jefferson City and the Historic Mossy Creek District have announced this year’s Jefferson City Hometown Christmas festivities will take place on December 13. While you can still expect the annual Christmas parade that is held on this second Saturday of December, this year the city will also include a wide array of additional holiday activities to […]
Jefferson County Republican Party is Sponsoring a Christmas Celebration November 30th, 2014
Christmas Celebration The Jefferson County Republican Party is Sponsoring a Christmas Celebration on Sunday, the 30th of November, 2014 from 3-5 pm at the Home of Paula and Joe Gibson. For more information or to RSVP contact 865-397-2833
Time Runs Out On Monday Night’s Agenda
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, November 17, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Commission Chairman Carmichael Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Sheets and Dockery. The Chairman informed the Commission that the Beer Board meeting has been rescheduled for January. Upon a […]
WSCC 6th Annual Slam Jam Poetry Contest November 24, 2014
Walters State Community College invites community members to be part of the sixth annual Slam Jam poetry contest Nov. 24, 6-9 p.m., in the lobby of the Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex on the Morristown Campus. Those wishing to perform should register at 5:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded Previous events have drawn […]
FODC Youth Basketball League Stat Sheet Week 2
Field of Dreams Activity Center Youth Basketball League Stat Sheet Week 2 Gantte Insurance 5-6 Green v Jackson Real Estate & Auction 5-6 Red 10- 8 Leading Scorers: Alexa Longmire – 4pts Sam Marra – 4 points Emory Hurst, Mason Satterfield, Brycen Whalin – 2 points Deacon Taylor, Emerson Ellison – 2 points Farmer’s […]
LARRY P. LEDBETTER
LARRY P. LEDBETTER, age 61, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday evening, November 17, 2014 at his home following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Paul and Viva (Finchum) Ledbetter and was a long-time employee of Harper Volkswagen and most recently Wal-Mart in Jefferson City. Larry will be fondly remembered for […]
AUDREY MICHELLE KELLY McCROSKEY
AUDREY MICHELLE KELLY McCROSKEY, age 46, of Kodak, TN passed away Monday evening, November 17, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Roger and Mary Lou (Wallin) Kelly. She is survived by children, Michael Cody Kelly and Felicia Mary Jo Kelly; sister, Joellen (Jerry) Hare; brothers, Sam […]
Runners Brave Cold At Gobble Wobble 5k
New Market Elementary School hosted the Gobble Wobble on Saturday morning to benefit the local school. Appropriately named, in light of the season, the event was well received by the community. More than 50 runners braved the cold weather to make the 5k run and some students also joined in the adventure by running a […]
Mystery Pic
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Lynn J. Lynn was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Rotary Discs / Seed Rower
County Clerk Herndon Brings New Technology To Office
County Clerk Frank Herndon’s office is undergoing some changes that will make things a little easier for residents and officials. Gone will be the two sticker system that represents Jefferson County’s Wheel Tax and Tennessee Registration. Instead, one sticker will represent both fees and that is just one of the changes that residents will find. […]
IBD One Step Closer
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board is one step closer to making a decision regarding the location for County owned business or industrial park. In their regular meeting on November 14, 2014, Board Members viewed a presentation by Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon concerning three properties that had been identified as possible locations for development. […]
Run Like A Fish Out Of Water 5K
The streets of Dandridge were filled with running enthusiasts last Saturday, as Run Like a Fish Out of Water came to town. Over 100 entrants made the five mile trek that ended with a home stretch across the Green Bridge in downtown Dandridge. If an evening race, crossing a bridge is not unique enough, envision […]
Nearly one million doctor visits for eye infections annually in US
Each year, Americans make nearly a million doctor visits for eye infections, resulting in $175 million in direct health care costs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated in the first study of its kind. Keratitis, an infection of the cornea, causes pain and inflammation and can lead to blindness in severe cases. […]
Local Schools Celebrate Veteran’s Day
Maury Middle School was one of several local schools that hosted events for Veteran’s Day. Carson Newman University provided the Color Guard for the November 11, 2014 recognition service. The Maury Middle School Band, Chorus and Maury Singers heavily participated in the afternoon service and the honorees enjoyed a Choral Reading Tribute, as well as […]