Tennessee Highway Patrol Reminds Motorists to Never Leave Children in Unattended Vehicles
In just the first six months of this year, 10 children have lost their lives in the United States due to hyperthermia. That’s why the Tennessee Highway Patrol is educating the public on the dangers of leaving children in unattended vehicles. State Troopers are urging motorists to take extra precautions as temperatures rise throughout the […]
Saving Southeastern dairies through improved herd health, milk quality
Every June since 1937 the nation’s dairy industry has celebrated the value of milk and dairy products. However, in the last decade or so the number of “June Dairy Month” celebrations – like the size of the industry – has diminished in the Southeast. Statistics show that more than two-thirds of the region’s dairies have […]
Sales Tax Rate on Food to Decrease Beginning July 1, 2013
On May 13, 2013, Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law a reduction in the state sales and use tax rate on sales of food and food ingredients. Effective July 1, 2013, the state sales and use tax rate on sales of food and food ingredients will be reduced from 5.25% to 5%. With the change, […]
Haslam Announces Claude Ramsey to Retire
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Deputy to the Governor Claude Ramsey will retire at the end of August to spend more time with his wife, children and grandchildren in Chattanooga. Ramsey has been integral to Haslam on several key initiatives, including civil service reform, economic development efforts, workforce development training and improved operation of […]
CAMP INVENTION – A Different Kind Of Camp
Jefferson County students are participating in a camp of a different kind this week, as the second session of Camp Invention came to Maury Middle School. The week long interactive learning experience is a part of Project STEM, which focuses on enrichment in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Campers are rising 4th, […]
LEONARD H. COX
LEONARD H. COX, age 82, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with Jesus Monday evening, June 17, 2013 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was a retired farmer of Jefferson County and was a member of the Green Hill Baptist Church. Leonard served in the U.S. Army and the Korean Conflict. He was […]
JACK A. BROOKS
JACK A. BROOKS, age 83, of Gray, TN and formerly of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at James A. Quillen Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. He was very active coaching with the youth of Jefferson City […]
Beware of Business Scam Involving Corporate Records
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning businesses throughout Tennessee to be vigilant about scammers who request fees that are not required by state government. The Secretary of State’s office has received inquiries about official-looking notices sent from Corporate Records Service. These notices were reported arriving in mailboxes around Tuesday. Corporate Records Service is not […]
Local Man Honored with Quilt of Valor
When the Halls Lions Club met in May, one of their members was unaware he was about to be honored for the selfless sacrifice he had made for his country. During the meeting, Quilts of Valor Regional Coordinator Dennis Taylor addressed the members and explained the history of Quilts of Valor. The organization was founded […]
A year of Red Cross Apps helping save lives
In just one year since the launch of the American Red Cross First Aid app, people across the country have downloaded what has grown to five free life-saving new apps more than 3 million times, giving them vital information when it matters most in everyday emergencies and threatening large-scale disasters. The First Aid app, which […]
Governor Haslam Recommends Cocke County for Appalachian Regional Commission Grant
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today his recommendation for a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to provide public water to households in Cocke County. Funds provided by the ARC grant would assist in extending a waterline to 12 households in the Grassy Fork Community, the second phase of a three-phase project to connect Grassy […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Nominating Committee Seeking 2 Jefferson County Citizens to serve on Audit Committee
PUBLIC NOTICE The Nominating Committee of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners is looking for two (2) Jefferson County citizens to serve voluntarily on the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee consists of five (5) members, three (3) members of the County Commission who are appointed Commission Chairman, Finance Committee Chairman, and Budget Committee Chairman, and […]
ROBIN KAYE WALKER YINGLING
ROBIN KAYE WALKER YINGLING, age 49, of Maynardville, TN passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and a missionary with Baptist International Outreach. Preceded in death by father, Edward Walker; uncle, Lawrence “Butch” Walker; aunt, Beverly Coats. Survived by […]
JAMES EDWARD HAYNES
JAMES EDWARD HAYNES, age 70, of White Pine, TN passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital following an extended illness. He will be remembered by many as “Johnny Reb.” He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Edna Haynes; sisters, Ruth Lindsey and Edith Matthews; and grandson Brandon […]
OLIVE HINKLE ZOLLARS
OLIVE HINKLE ZOLLARS, of White Pine, TN passed away on June 15, 2013 at her home after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard A Zollars; her parents, Roy and Bessie Hinkle; sisters, Helen Howard, Pauline Phillips, Nancy Ketner and Inez Patterson; brothers, Harold and Harley Hinkle; and […]
County Commission Votes on Audit Committee, Appointments, and Safety
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Blevins, Barreiro and Maples. Four set of Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Solomon and a 2nd […]