Corker, Vitter Introduce Bill to Reestablish Price Stability as Fed’s Single Mandate
Senators Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and David Vitter, R-La., both members of the Senate Banking Committee, Monday introduced legislation to re-establish price stability as the Federal Reserve’s single mandate. “Providing the Fed with a clear and explicit focus on keeping inflation low will serve America better than the broad, bipolar mandate it has today. The dual mandate […]
Budget Committee Votes for 2% Full Time County Employee Raises for 2013-2014
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins, Dockery and Baxley. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Akard and 2nd from Committee Member Maples the Minutes were Approved. […]
Carson-Newman announces Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night, Feb 6, 2013
The Carson-Newman athletic department will pay tribute to the faculty and staff of Carson-Newman as it transitions to university status during the men’s and women’s basketball games against Tusculum Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m. Carson-Newman men’s and women’s basketball players will be passing out tickets to their professors in the two days leading up to […]
Overly Burdensome Regulations Stifle Economic Growth
During President Obama’s second inaugural speech and in the days since, he laid the groundwork for a very liberal agenda. He has called for a path to citizenship for immigrants in the country illegally, a cap-and-trade system to address climate change, and comprehensive gun control measures. The rhetoric was a stark contrast to his pre-November […]
Carson-Newman Awards Goddard with Outstanding Student Teacher Award
Carson-Newman’s Education Department faculty recently awarded the Laura Brumit Award for Outstanding Student Teacher to Dandridge’s Mary Catherine ‘Cat’ Goddard. Goddard was a secondary English major who graduated in December with a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Goddard received the award at a breakfast honoring Fall 2012 education graduates. She was nominated by her […]
INVITATION TO BID
Invitation to Bid: The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting bids for installation of replacement windows in the cafeteria at Jefferson Elementary School. A site visit will be scheduled for 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 14. For complete bid specifications vendors should contact Michael Phagan, Director of School Facilities, at 865-397-1156. Sealed bids should be labeled “Jefferson Elementary […]
SCORE RELEASES 2012-13 STATE OF EDUCATION IN TENNESSEE REPORT
Today, the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) released the 2012-13 State of Education in Tennessee report. The report provides a comprehensive update of the state’s progress in improving student achievement, analyzes the work that has occurred over the last year that has contributed to achievement gains, and provides recommendations to ensure that Tennessee continues […]
First Peoples Bank’s Freedom Club
First Peoples Bank’s Freedom Club recently traveled to Indiana where they stayed at the National Historic Landmark “West Baden Springs Hotel.” They are pictured here at the Vintage Café. Their next trip will be in May to the Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan.
Critical Need for All Blood Types
Medic Regional Blood Center is appealing to all eligible donors to please take a few minutes to give a pint of blood so they can ensure an adequate supply of blood on hand for community hospitals. According to the blood center, supplies have been dangerously low and the recent inclement weather forced the cancellation of […]
Facilities Committee Tours New Patriot Academy
The Jefferson County Facilities Committee, government officials and interested citizens toured the partially constructed Patriot Academy on Monday, February 4, 2013. Jefferson County Schools Director of School Facilities and Business Affairs Phagan served as guide for the group. Though the Patriot Academy is expected to be completed by late spring, due to the time left […]
A Rare View At TVA Douglas Dam
The Tennessee Valley Authority River Forecast Center has stepped up their normal generation schedule and is allowing Douglas Dam to spill until further notice. A River Forecast Center Representative stated Monday evening that the continual spillage was an effort to pull lake levels down to winter levels. Currently, Douglas is only 5 to 6 ft […]
Meet Congressman Jimmy Duncan, Jefferson County Courthouse, Friday, Feb 8, 2013
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 8, 2013. Congressman Jimmy Duncan will be in Dandridge to meet with his constituents at The Courthouse from 9:00 AM until 12 o’clock noon. This will be a good time to visit with him, ask questions, discuss issues/concerns and welcome him as he now represents Jefferson County! Everyone is […]
There Really Are Some Easy Answers
Lots of stuff that could seriously impact JeffersonCounty took place this week. Some, like the Megasite funding that was approved by the County Budget Committee by a slight margin, have the eye of most of the public. For it or against it, most JeffersonCounty residents are aware of it. It is the hot button issue […]
Do You Know WHERE This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send us an email to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Debbie Miller. Debbie was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Manhole Cover / Bell Telephone Cover
Valentine Memories
Valentines Day brings back many memories of love, but none is so vivid as the love songs of the past. Just hearing a song fills my heart with warmth. My special valentine is my husband and many of these songs hold a special connection to him. The Hollies, The Four Seasons and Elvis are just […]
Valentine Projects
With Valentines Day just around the corner, we have a perfect opportunity to spend some time with our child or grandchild. These crafts will be fun for everyone! Translucent Hanging Hearts are easy to make from waxed paper and crayons, and sunbeams will color your room with cheer. Begin with a 12-by-16-inch sheet of waxed […]