Harshbarger, Lee Re-Introduce Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Terminally Ill Americans
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) re-introduced the Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act in the House and Senate respectively, which would remove the burdensome waiting period for terminally ill patients’ access to their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program benefits. Americans who are unable to work due to a terminal illness qualify […]
Carson-Newman nursing graduates celebrate 100% NCLEX pass rate
In their first attempt, 100% of Carson-Newman University’s 2025 nursing graduates passed National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX). The test, a mandatory examination for licensure as a registered nurse, is designed in part to assure the public of a nurse’s ability to provide quality care. Dr. Lana Spence, Carson-Newman dean of the College of Health Sciences, […]
Milestone 70 Percent 5-Year Survival Rate for all Cancers Combined; Largest Gains for Advanced and Fatal Cancers
The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2026, the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new findings show, for the first time, the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined reached 70% for people diagnosed during 2015-2021 in the United States. Survival gains since the mid-1990s are especially notable for people diagnosed with more fatal cancers, such as myeloma (from 32% to 62%), liver cancer (7% to 22%), and lung cancer (15% […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Creating a Child-Friendly Digital World
The AAP offers recommendations for pediatricians, families, digital companies and policy makers to make the digital ecosystem a healthier, safer place for children. ITASCA, IL—Today’s children experience the rapidly expanding digital world even before they can grasp an electronic tablet. Digital media is everywhere, as phones, tablets, TVs, apps, games and interactive assistants are woven […]
End Of Penny Production – Sales and Use Tax Notice
The federal government stopped producing the penny in November 2025. Although pennies remain legal tender, some retailers have started rounding cash transactions to the nickel when necessary. This notice instructs retailers on how to calculate sales tax when customers pay with cash if these transactions are affected by a shortage of pennies. Calculating Sales Tax […]
INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County Correctional Facility Fire Smoke Detector Replacement
Invitation to Bid: Jefferson County Correctional Facility Fire Smoke Detector Replacement The Jefferson County Purchasing Dept. will be accepting sealed bids for the “Jefferson County Correctional Facility (Jail) Fire Smoke Detector Replacement”. A Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held on January 26, 2026, at 10:00am ET at 765 Justice Center Drive Dandridge, TN 37725 Pre-Registration […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee Schedule for 2026
Notice of Meeting of the Budget Committee of Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Jefferson County residents, County Commissioners, and all other persons who might be interested that the following dates have been set for the 2026 County Budget Committee Schedule for the purpose of considering all matters as may be […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Facilities Committee and Nominating Committee Meetings, January 20, 2026
Public Notice of Meetings Jefferson County, Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Jefferson County Facilities Committee and Nominating Committee will meet in regular, open, and public session at the Jefferson County Courthouse located at 202 W Main St. Dandridge, TN 37725 on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at the following times: Facilities Committee: 4:30PM. Nominating […]