Mincey adds five to program for 2013
Carson-Newman head women’s basketball coach Mike Mincey announced the signing of four native Tennesseans and one Pennsylvanian to the Eagles’ women’s basketball program Tuesday. Kailyn Brooks (Lafayette, Tenn.), Kaitlyn Cupples (Clinton, Tenn.) join Carson-Newman out of high school, while Taylor Peterson (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.), Whitney Kyle (Jefferson City, Tenn.) and Jessica Poole (Harrisburg, Pa.) transfer […]
Lease Language Hanging Point On Parrott-Wood Library
The Facilities Committee met on Monday evening, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Information regarding a lease agreement between County and the Parrott Family, who own the property that houses the Parrott-Wood Library in Strawberry Plains, was presented to the Committee. In a previous meeting, the agreement had been approved by the […]
McCord adds one to inaugural signing class
Carson-Newman head swimming coach Paige McCord has rounded out her inaugural swimming signing class with one final female swimmer to bring the final tally to 31 signees. Nancy Claire Smith comes to C-N from Franklin, Tenn., and Franklin High School. “Nancy Claire brings a lot to our women’s team in the individual medley and breaststroke […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Public Service Committee Meeting, June 10, 2013
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 an open, public, meeting of the Public Service Committee of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will be held Monday, June 10, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. in the […]
Science Is Everywhere For Children
Science is everywhere around us. It is important that children explore and learn about some of the world’s science secrets. And, they are never too young to begin appreciating the world of science. In the world of their future, it will be necessary to understand science to it’s fullest. I have listed a few activities […]
Taking Politics Out of Student Loans
We live in the greatest country in the world – a country where we’re free to choose our own career path. Everyone, no matter what their background, is afforded the opportunity to pursue higher education. We have a responsibility to ensure that college is not only accessible, but affordable for all students – including those […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – E-911 Board Meeting, June 20, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday June 20, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Board Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market TN 37820. 06/03/2013 – 06/20/2013
WILLIAM A. “BILL” DeLOZIER, SR.
WILLIAM A. “BILL” DeLOZIER, SR., age 76, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 31,2012 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System, following an extended illness. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, He was a military veteran, having served in the U. S. Army. He was very active […]
Do You Know WHAT This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send us an email to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Ed Montgomery, Sevierville! Ed was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Blackberry Blossom
Golden Brush Award
Robert Cook, my favorite make up artist was awarded the most prestigious award that can be bestowed by Lancôme cosmetics and skin care. The award was presented to him in the Mecca of Lancôme in Paris, France. He was chosen out of over one hundred other international make up artist from all over the world. […]
Summer Finally Here
After months of waiting, warm weather has finally come to the area and it is time to enjoy all the wonderful things that summertime brings. We are looking for photos that depict summer 2013, whatever that means to you and your family-maybe it is a great vacation or perhaps it is time on the front […]
Roadblocks Up Ahead?
Tennessee Department of Transportation has released information on road situations that could impact travel in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Reported areas of concern are I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 410 and 416. Motorists should look for slow traffic and possible lane closures between the hours of 8pm and 6am, while resurfacing work […]
Budget Issues Facing Jefferson County
Though the Jefferson County Budget Committee is currently working on the budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, there are still pressing financial issues that are a part of the current financial picture. Recently, the Department of Education submitted a request for a budget amendment that would allow the movement of $370,624 from the School System […]
High School Renovations Under Way
After years of decline and debate, Jefferson County High School Main Campus is in the beginning stages of renovation. The 30 year old flagship school will receive a $24 million dollar revamp and the start date for the project has finally arrived. Faculty and Staff at JCHS spent the last days of school preparing for […]
Local Attorneys To Represent Daughter of White Pine Murder Victim
Two local attorneys are representing the daughter of a man who was murdered prior to a motel fire in White Pine, Tennessee. P. Richard Talley and Jill Talley have been retained by Kimberly Ann Jarvis, the daughter of Eddie Taylor White. On June 30, 2012, White was found dead in the lobby of the Crown […]
Stranger Than Fiction: “And They Shall Take Up Serpents”
On a Sunday evening, men and women gather in the home of a fellow Christian to praise God and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. When all the members have arrived, they quietly retire to a room in the basement of the home for church services. They must be careful and not attract […]