Annual Field Day This Weekend
Once again, the Jefferson County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (JCARES) has placed first in Tennessee, first in their Division (Arkansas, Louisiana , Mississippi and Tennessee) and tenth in the US based on 2013 Simulated Emergency Test (SET) results as reported by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). The ARRL is the National Association for Amateur […]
MICHAEL ARNOLD HALL
Michael Arnold Hall, age 46 of White Pine, TN passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 due to the result of a motorcycle accident. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Montie Hall and Henry and Louise Nicely. He is survived by his parents, Arnold and Barbara Hall, son, Hunter Ryan Hall, (Jodi […]
REV. GEORGE H. DOTSON
Rev. George H. Dotson, age 80, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Founder and pastor of Bible Aires Baptist Church, veteran of the Korean War. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Love Dotson; daughter, Debra Kay Woods; sister, Lorene Sandifer; grandson, Patrick Raper; great grandson, Martin Woods; […]
4H Patriot Shooters Bring Home High Awards
The Patriot Shooters recently participated in the State Shooting Competition and several team members brought home high awards. There were over 2,200 participants from grade 4 – college age students. Among those bringing home awards was Brad McFarlane who came home with the Grand Champion in Sporting Clays with a score of 99. He also […]
New Jefferson City Library Groundbreaking
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Jefferson City Library was held Monday morning. Jefferson City Mayor Mark Potts welcomed all and thanked them for their attendance and support. He then asked Council Member Mitch Cain to open the ceremony in a prayer of dedication. Mayor Potts recognized key people in attendance. Doug Refitt, Library Board […]
School Board To Send Balanced Budget To Committee
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Meeting on June 24, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Jarnigan, Vines and Lowery. The Agenda was Approved with a Motion from Board Member Bradley and 2nd from Board […]
INVITATION TO BID – Roof Repairs and Restoration at Maury Middle School
INVITATION TO BID: The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting bids for roof repairs and restoration at Maury Middle School. For complete bid specifications vendors should contact Michael Phagan, Director of School Facilities, at 865-397-1156. Sealed bids should be labeled “Maury Middle School Roof” and either dropped off or mailed to the attention of […]
SANFORD “SAN” ALAN LEVIN
Sanford “San” Alan Levin, 65, of Baneberry, TN, passed away on Monday June 23rd, 2014 at his home in Baneberry. Sanford was born December 16th, 1948 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to Isadore and Lida Levin. He is survived by his wife Ruth and their two children Megan of Tampa, FL and Alex of Baneberry, TN […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Facilities Committee Meeting, June 30, 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 Facilities Committee of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, June 30, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the Main Courtroom of the Jefferson County Courthouse, […]
Know What This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to Randal Turner Randal was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Artichoke
FRANCES W. WEST
Frances W. West, age 92, of Dandridge,TN passed away at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2014. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Talbott. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gentry West; grandsons, Christopher Simpson and Colt Jones; son-in-law, Robert Simpson. She is survived by her children, Marie Simpson, Joyce […]
NORAH E. ROSS HUT
Norah E. Ross Hut, born June 22, 1916 in New York City, NY to mother, Anne Gertrude Seery, and father Arthur Patrick Ross and passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. She moved to Pleasantville, NY and attended St. Thomas Roman Catholic Elementary School and St. John’s Roman Catholic Academy in White Plains, NY. After high […]
Taking Precautions With Mosquitos
I read about the new virus that can come from mosquitoes and that it has already been found in Tennessee. Is it around here, yet? According to the Tennessee Department of Health, the confirmed case of Chikungunya was found in Madison, Tennessee. Madison is located around Nashville, so that would be Middle Tennessee, however, the […]
The Ostrich Approach
There are problems with this year’s budget. Now, I know that many who are reading this are thinking really-no joke but I mean that there are serious issues with this year’s budget and it concerns me. First, and foremost, I have yet to see a budget that is not riddled with mistakes. The fiscal year […]
The Lake Will Shake Afterall! – Shakin’ The Lake Firework Show Is Back On
Shakin’ the Lake, a popular, annual fireworks event that takes place at The Point Marina and is viewed by hundreds of visitors from various locations, including the Dandridge Dike, is back on. According to Eva Talley, of The Point, public interest in saving the event was high and some local business owners willingly contributed to […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is about budgeting. The budgeting hive is in a pollination quandary and the buzz is that the numbers just keep bee ing off. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that honey is a sticky subject with some, especially if you are dipping into their jar. The low, low humm is […]