Penelope is 3 yrs old (already spayed) and has been residing here since September
Penelope’s adoption fee is $35. This will include her shots and rabies vaccine. Stop by the shelter today. We are open Mon-Fri 12-5 and Sat 12-4
Suki is a 1 year old Pitt mix and has been a shelter resident since December
A staff favorite who came into the shelter pregnant. She has given birth and all of her children have been adopted. Suki is a 1 year old Pitt mix and has been a shelter resident since December. Suki’s adoption fee is $100. This includes her spay, rabies vaccine, first round of shots, deworming and a […]
USDA Announces the Extension of the Milk Income Loss Contract Program for 2014
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today announced the extension of the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program. The extended MILC protects dairy farmers enrolled in the program against income loss through Sept. 1, 2014, or until a new Margin Protection Program for dairy producers (MPP), established by […]
JOHN H. OWENS, JR. (Johnny)
JOHN H. OWENS, JR. (Johnny), age 49, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 at his home. He was a beloved son, brother and father who loved his children and grandchildren and will be remembered as “Little Papaw”. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Dorothy Owens; sister, Melissa Owens. He is […]
Tennessee Main Street Communities See Big Success In 2013
House Republicans joined with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development last week to announce the 2013 Economic Impact and Reinvestment Statistics from Tennessee’s 23 Main Street communities for activities occurring between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. These Main Street communities generated more than $59 million of public and private investment in […]
After The Storm
Those that have already looked at the headlines today will have noticed that the Post is hosting a candidate debate. Some election cycles come and go with little fanfare or public attention. This is not one of those years. While some have already decided which button to push for the May elections, some are still […]
Do You Know WHAT This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are revealed each week. Congratulations to Tanya Stinson Tanya was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Mood Ring
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is about movement. The County hive is heating up as the election date get closer and the buzz is that the political wanna bees will bee meeting for a tell what you know ( or don’t) on Uncle Sam’s favorite day. Recent buzz from the finance hive has some attributing the […]
What is Trending?
I have to admit that I am not very computer or internet oriented, though I am learning. I was wondering if you can explain to me what it means when something is trending? Also, I am confused about the point of twitter. I appreciate your help and thanks in advance. Actually, trending is related to […]
Track Team Sets Bar High
Jefferson County’s track & field team should be one that the rest of the state should take notice of. Looking to build off of last year’s success, JCHS coach Bill Delozier is excited about his team and their opportunities “Overall we are pretty solid this year. We are expected to be in the mix at […]
Dandridge Lion’s Club Celebrates 75th Charter Anniversary
The Dandridge Lion’s Club recently celebrated the 75th Anniversary of its Charter, which was delivered on March 30, 1939. Chartered with 24 members, none of the original members are still living. Though the original Charter Night was held in the Maury High School, the majority of meetings during the first several years were held at […]
Standing Room Only at DES PTO Spring Fling
The Dandridge Elementary School PTO held their annual Spring Fling on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the school. Though the majority of the scheduled events took place inside, due to rainy weather, it didn’t dampen the crowd. Families, students, teachers and volunteers packed the event, making it a standing room only success for the PTO. […]
Another Successful Year For DARE Program
Thursday March 27, 2014 Rush Strong School hosted D.A.R.E Graduation 2014. Dr. Tracy Sands, Rush Strong’s Principal, welcomed the large crowd of students, parents, family, law enforcement and government officials who came to show their support for Rush Strong’s D.A.R.E. The stage was full with Special Guest such as Director of Schools Dr. Edmonds, Sheriff […]
Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR Meets for Annual Business Luncheon
Sixteen members of the Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR met for their Annual Business Luncheon on March 27, 2014, at the Shepard Inn in Dandridge, Tennessee. The tour of the majestic 195 year old Shepard Inn which still boasts of its charm, prosperity, and warmth as it has since its humble beginnings as the Inman House […]
“Noah Dean and Nate Act” Approved By House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Legislation which aimed at preventing electric shock injuries and drowning deaths near marinas and boat docks in Tennessee passed out of this House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee this week in Nashville. The “Noah Dean and Nate Act” requires marinas to install ground fault protection, post notices about the danger of electrical leakage into waters […]
Helen Babcock This Year’s People’s Choice Winner in FCE Quilt Show
First Baptist Church in Dandridge hosted the FCE Quilt show on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Quilters from Jefferson County and Family and Community Education clubs from surrounding counties brought their beautiful creations to share with the public. The quilts were judged, with winners in many different categories, as well as a People’s Choice winner chosen […]