Tennessee School Districts Part of Wave of New Teacher Pay Plans
Four Tennessee school districts have joined a small but growing group of districts nationwide that are experimenting with alternative ways to pay teachers, a new report released today by the Comptroller’s Offices of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) highlights. Alternative salary plans base teacher pay increases on positive performance ratings rather than on years of […]
Farm Service Agency Announces Important Program Updates
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2013—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the authorization of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) for many Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) commodity, disaster, and conservation programs through 2013. FSA administers these programs. […]
Treasury Targets Leading Figures of Transnational Criminal Organizations
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today took action against three transnational criminal organizations (TCO), the Camorra, the Yakuza, and the Brothers’ Circle. Today’s designations include four members of the Camorra, one of Europe’s largest criminal organizations; the Inagawa-kai, the third-largest clan within the Japanese Yakuza criminal network; and an individual providing support […]
Feb 22, League of Women Voters Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at the Jefferson City Community Center conference room. This month’s program will feature Charles Gibson, Jefferson County’s Administrator of Elections. In keeping with the League’s theme of addressing campaign finance matters, Mr. Gibson will discuss […]
SHEILA HARRIS
SHEILA HARRIS, age 61, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Survived by son, James Harris; daughter, Melissa Johnson; grandchildren, Princeton Wells, Preston Wells and Ciera Wells; three great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL […]
PETE MONROE SCARLETT
PETE MONROE SCARLETT, age 66, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, and a retired truck driver from Loven Concrete with 20 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Jay […]
UT offers two sets of workshops for farmers marketing to local consumers
Consumer demand for locally produced foods and products continues to grow, creating opportunities for farmers who market directly to the public as well as to chefs and grocery stores. To help farmers prepare to meet the demand for local products, the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture is offering two sets of workshops in […]
Flu Risks for Seniors
As you age, your immune system weakens. This weakening makes seniors—adults 65 years and older— more susceptible to the flu. For seniors, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly. Ninety percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older. It is important all seniors […]
No. 12 LMU hands Carson-Newman first home loss of season
For the first time, in the 2012-13 season, Carson-Newman (11-4, 4-3 SAC) dropped a game at Holt Fieldhouse. The Eagles fell to rival Lincoln Memorial (13-2, 6-1 SAC) – the 12th-ranked team in the nation 80-63 Wednesday night. The loss give the Eagles back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, while snapping a two-game […]
Late filing and FASFA
January is the month that most college bound or enrolled students typically prepare their Free Application for Student Federal Aid (FASFA). This year, however, a delayed date for filing income tax returns, announced by the Internal Revenue Service has some students and parents in limbo regarding the filing of the FASFA, which requires the most […]
ISAF Training Mission Bolsters Afghan Gains, Commander Says
As Afghan forces assume full security responsibility in their country, a “fundamental shift” in operations will occur, a senior NATO International Security Assistance Force commander said here today. Army Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commander of ISAF Joint Command, briefed Pentagon reporters on what the shift will look like and what role NATO forces will […]
Official: Pentagon to Lift Rule Excluding Women From Combat
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are expected to announce the lifting of the direct combat exclusion rule for women in the military, a senior defense official said today. The policy change will begin a process in which the services will develop plans […]
Corker Cosponsors Senate “No Budget, No Pay” Bill
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., announced he is an original cosponsor of “No Budget, No Pay,” bipartisan Senate legislation introduced Wednesday by U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., that would suspend pay for members of Congress if they fail to pass a budget and all appropriations bills by the beginning of the fiscal year on October […]
Early Wednesday Fire in New Market
Fire fighters responded early Wednesday morning to a barn fire on Nances Ferry Road. New Market Fire Rescue received the call around 5:22 am and the first engine arrived on the scene by 5:29 am. The barn, owned by Alan and Jean Willard, contained several bales of hay and lumber. A total of 18 men, […]
Looking Ahead To The Next NORAD
More than a half century since it was established to confront the Cold War threat, North American Aerospace Defense Command is at a new crossroads as officials in the United States and Canada determine the capabilities it will need to confront emerging challenges and threats in the decades ahead. Members of the Permanent Joint Board […]