Severe Weather Awareness Week inTennessee
February 18-22 is designated Severe Weather Awareness Week in the State of Tennessee. Jefferson County, in cooperation with the National Weather Service and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, invites you to participate in events scheduled during the week. The first and most important activity will be a tornado drill. Tuesday, February 19th is designated “Drill […]
HHS announces 27 Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns awards
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced 27 recipients of new Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns awards, made possible by the Affordable Care Act. Up to $41.4 million can be used by states, caregivers and others to find new ways to prevent significant, long-term health problems for high-risk pregnant […]
Jefferson City Fire Recruit Academy Prepares for Live Burn
Trainers and Fire Recruits participating in the Jefferson City Fire Recruit Academy were hard at work on Saturday putting in the long hours required to prepare for the State test later this year. Instructors and recruits will put in training hours three days per week, until the final live burn test in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. […]
Weekly Livestock Comments Feb 15, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle sold mainly $2 lower on a live basis and $4 lower on a dressed basis compared to last week. Prices in the South were primarily $123 while prices in the North ranged from $194 to $197 with most trade occurring at $196. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $122.79 […]
Weekly Crop Comments Feb 15, 2013
Price Change US Dollar 80.54 +022 Crude 95.90 +0.18 Dow 13,972 -21 Cotton prices are mixed while corn, soybeans, and wheat prices are down for the week. Markets will be closed Monday, February 18 for President’s Day. The USDA supply & demand reports released on February 9 were mostly neutral to friendly but other data […]
New 2013 State Maps Now Available
The official 2013 Tennessee Transportation Map is now available for travelers. This year’s map contains new information to assist motorists, including the recently completed State Route 840 in southern Middle Tennessee. This is the first state map in 26 years to show the completed route that bypasses Nashville and provides access to Interstate 40 east […]
Treasury, Switzerland Sign Bilateral Agreement to Improve Tax Compliance, Combat International Tax Evasion and Implement FATCA
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that it has signed a bilateral agreement with Switzerland to facilitate the implementation of the information reporting and withholding tax provisions commonly known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). “Today’s announcement marks a significant step forward in our efforts to work collaboratively to combat offshore […]
Farmland Legacy and Estate Planning Workshop Scheduled, March 9, 2013
Planning for the disposition of the family farm or business can be an emotional task, but experts say planning is key to ensuring the future of the family’s land or business. A workshop is planned to ease the burden of farmland estate planning hosted by UT Extension – Jefferson County. The date for the event […]
Norfolk Southern Intermodal Still Question Mark
In the wake of proposed development in Jefferson County, questions have arisen concerning Norfolk Southern’s intent regarding the proposed Intermodal site slotted to be located in the New Market area. Susan Terpay, Director of Public Relations for Norfolk Southern, would neither confirm nor deny reports that Norfolk Southern is nearing completion of the necessary property […]
LAWN MOWER SAFETY DAY TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013
Every year, more than 200,000 people are treated for lawn mower-related injuries, and thousands of them are children and teenagers. Knowing basic skills regarding mowing, appropriate attire to wear and guidelines on lawn mower safety can make a difference for adults and children before using a lawn mower. That’s why East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Newport […]
C-N hits road for first time in three games with trip to Newberry
Carson-Newman (17-4, 10-3 SAC) will try to sweep Newberry (10-11, 6-7 SAC) for the first time since 2009-10 when it travels to Eleazer Arena for a Saturday afternoon tip with the Wolves. Newberry still boasts the highest octane offense in the league, averaging 89.5 points per game. That’s 10 points higher than the next closest […]
State Library and Archives Commemorates Black History Month with Updated Online Exhibit
In celebration of Black History Month, the Tennessee State Library and Archives is introducing a greatly expanded version of one of its most popular online exhibits: “This Honorable Body: African American Legislators in 19th Century Tennessee.” Available at http://tn.gov/tsla/exhibits/blackhistory/index.htm, the revised exhibit offers many intriguing new features. The original site was created in 2006 at […]
Dandridge Senior Center Pancake Breakfast, March 9th, 2013
March 9th Pancake Breakfast We will be serving pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 5-10 Children 4 & under are free.
Department of Economic & Community Development Gives Positive State Outlook
During House budget hearings this week, Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Bill Hagerty presented lawmakers with a positive overview of the success Tennessee has had over the last several months in creating an environment statewide where businesses have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Since the election of Governor Haslam, Hagerty announced, nearly 80,000 […]
Panetta Condemns North Korean Test, Calls Regime Danger to U.S.
North Korea is a threat to U.S. interests in Northeast Asia, U.S. allies in the region and to the American homeland, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today. Panetta condemned the “apparent” nuke test the North Koreans conducted Feb. 11 U.S. time. American experts still are collecting data to determine whether it was a […]