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 […]
Stay Safe in the Summer Sun
When you’re having fun outdoors, it’s easy to forget how important it is to protect yourself from the sun. Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s ultraviolet rays in as little as 15 minutes, yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure. The Tennessee […]
Tennessee Main Streets Host Summer Activities
Summertime is almost here, which means it’s the perfect opportunity for Tennessee Main Street communities to take center stage and welcome both locals and visitors alike. Tennessee Main Street Programs are hosting multiple summer events and farmers’ markets to support historic downtown business districts across the state. “Historic downtown districts are an important part of […]
Farmers Markets Popular Even in Rural Areas
Tennessee’s farmers markets are popping up everywhere—even in the heart of Tennessee farm lands. You’d think that in areas where many in the community still farm and grow gardens, the farmers market concept wouldn’t get much traction, but in fact, it’s in small towns and rural communities that most new farmers markets are showing up. […]
UT AgResearch to host Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day
The Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center in Springfield will host the Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Registration begins at 7 a.m., an industry/educational trade show opens at 7:30 and tours will begin at 8:15. The field day comes as the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center is celebrating […]
Information on July 1 Uniform Commercial Code Changes Now Available on Secretary of State’s Web Site
The Secretary of State has posted information on statute, rules and system changes affecting Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings in Tennessee. The information is available on the Secretary of State’s web site at http://tnbear.tn.gov/UCC. Changes to Tennessee’s UCC statutes take effect July 1. The Secretary of State’s office will activate its new UCC filing system […]
Tennessee Treasurer Lillard Discusses Pension Plans’ Future at Forum
After successfully lobbying for major pension reforms in his own state, Tennessee Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. is participating in a national forum this week in Alexandria, Va. about the challenges facing public pension plans. Treasurer Lillard, who is also Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of State Treasurers and Chair of the State Debt Management […]
Corker Places Hold on Portion of Afghanistan Funding Until Obama Administration Provides Rationale for Alleged U.S. Cash Payments to Karzai
In a fourth letter to the Obama administration seeking a rationale for alleged U.S. cash payments to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, announced a hold on $75 million in U.S. government funding for Afghanistan “until such time as I receive sufficient information on these […]