Stranger Than Fiction: The Robbery of Lincoln’s Tomb
While several attempts had been made to steal President Abraham Lincoln’s corpse, none were ever successful. The closest anyone ever came to stealing Lincoln’s corpse was in 1876 when a band of outlaws attempted to steal the body and hold it for ransom and to secure the release of a counterfeiter, Ben Boyd. Boyd was […]
JCHS Seniors Perform “Footloose” Before A Sold Out Crowd
This week, Jefferson County High School performed their annual senior playat Carson-Newman University. This year’s production of choice was the well-known Footloose. The level of talent displayed by these young adults was astounding. The casting was excellent, with each role being brought to life by the actor/actress in question. Despite the fact that these students […]
A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Spring is such a perfect time to wear the most beautiful hats. The favorite fashion for Easter, is the crowing glory of a beautiful hat… from times past known as the “Easter Bonnet, with all the frills upon it.” Well darlings, the Crazy Mad Hatter’s of Dallas, Texas, goes way beyond just frills! The Crazy […]
A Springer Moment
For those that have not yet heard, Jefferson County has digressed to a Jerry Springer state and it is not pretty. In fact, it is ugly and embarrassing. The behavior of the County Commission hit an all time low last week and, lucky for us, it was all captured for posterity on video so that […]
Worth Of A Penny Expected To Drop In Jefferson County
Jefferson County will see a decrease in the property tax worth of a penny in the coming fiscal year, according to information provided to the Jefferson County Budget Committee. Property Tax Assessor Susan Gass addressed the Committee regarding the issue last week, informing them that the tax worth of a penny is expected to drop […]
JCHS FFA Annual Tractor and Truck Pull, April 6, 2013
The Jefferson County High School Chapter of the FFA (Future Farmers Of America) will be having it’s annual tractor and truck pull at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Jefferson City on Saturday, April 6, 2013. This Pull is a fundraiser for the organization and proceeds are used to fund scholarships, student awards, convention trips, etc. […]
Sports Memorabilia
Athletes are superstars in this country. We pay the best of the best hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars and spend millions of dollars on merchandise each year. Vintage sports memorabilia is also popular in this country. Each year our shop fields at least a dozen calls about selling baseball cards. Typically we refer […]
League Of Women Voters Meeting, April 9, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, April 9,7:00 PM, at the Appalachian Electric Cooperative, 1109 Hill Street in New Market. Traditionally the League’s April meeting is a legislative briefing and this year is a slight variation on that theme. As a recent survey showed, approximately 60% […]
Budget Week in Washington
Even in Washington, miracles can happen. For the first time since 2009, the Democrat-led Senate Budget Committee actually met to discuss their budget proposal, and it is scheduled to be debated. But not all talk is cheap. The Senate budget would increase spending by $265 billion and increase taxes by $923 billion – and their […]
Virtue
Simply put, virtue is moral excellence. Those characteristics that one holds most dear, perhaps in an idealized form or an unattainable goal, are virtues. They are moral targets for which we aim. And they’ve been cataloged since at least the days of Plato! Prudence, Justice, Temperance (or “restraint”) and Fortitude are the classical, or Cardinal, […]
Carson-Newman University honors Billy Graham as “Evangelist of the 20th Century”
Throughout his ministry, the Reverend Billy Graham has earned many titles and recognitions: evangelist, author, minister, and spiritual advisor to U.S. presidents. Carson-Newman University felt one title was missing. On March 22, the Jefferson City, Tennessee, school named Mr. Graham, “Evangelist of the 20thCentury.” The recognition was presented to Graham at his home in Montreat, […]
Holy Week Services in Dandridge
The Dandridge Ministerial Association will be hosting their annual Holy Week Services at various local churches. Services will be Monday –Friday at 12 noon and a lunch will be available immediately following the brief service for a donation of $5 per person. The proceeds of the lunch will go to support the Dandridge Ministerial Association […]
Bill To Better Protect Student Athletes Awaits Signature From Governor Haslam
A Republican-authored bill designed to protect student athletes who suffer concussions from risking further medical complications passed the full House floor this week with support from lawmakers on both sides of the isle. House Bill 867, as passed by both the House and Senate, will ensure guidelines are in place to help coaches, youth athletic […]
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. Held Over for 2nd Week – After 421 guesses, no correct guesses were given. So here is a hint for this week. “If your trying to get your message out – You’ve turned your back on it” … Good […]
Pension Reform Plan Moves Forward In House
Legislation proposed earlier this month to reform the state’s pension plan, the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), passed out of the House State Government Committee this week with full support from Republican lawmakers. The legislation represents a proactive approach by State Treasurer David H. Lillard and House Republicans to ensure the security of pension benefits […]
House Republicans Continue Push To Lower Sales Tax On Groceries
A bill which seeks to lower the sales tax on groceries from 5.25% to a flat 5.00% passed out of the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee this week with unanimous support from Republican lawmakers. House Bill 193, which is part of Governor Bill Haslam’s legislative agenda for the year, will take effect beginning July […]