Department of Education, Local Districts Host School Safety Summit
State leaders joined representatives from more than 120 Tennessee school systems today at The Factory in Franklin for a summit to discuss school districts’ safety practices. Gov. Bill Haslam, officials from state agencies, including education, homeland security, mental health and emergency management attended this one-day event designed to engage stakeholders in a conversation around the […]
Face of Defense: AF Academy Grad Gears Up for Super Bowl
An Air Force Academy graduate — now an Air Force Reserve captain and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver — arrived in New Orleans Jan. 27 for Super Bowl XLVII. Chad Hall was signed to the 49ers practice squad Nov. 27. He was released Dec. 14 as the team juggled its active and practice squad rosters, […]
Proposed Bill Will Protect Tennessean’s Right To Keep And Bear Arms
Tennessee lawmakers will consider a bill during the current legislative session that would strengthen the Firearms Freedom Act of 2009 and protect Volunteer State residents from any unconstitutional federal regulation of firearms. Signed into law by Gov. Phil Bredesen, the Firearms Freedom Act of 2009 exempted firearms manufactured and kept within the borders of Tennessee […]
C-N softball tabbed for fourth in SAC preseason coaches’ poll
The Eagles finished 2012 34-22, 10-8 in the league. That was good enough for a fourth place finish. “Hopefully we’re not going to finish fourth,” Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield said. “I don’t put a lot of weight on the polls, however, that’s what the coaches think. We’re just going to go to work […]
Davis, Brooks help C-N grit out OT win at Brevard
Carson-Newman (13-4, 6-3 South Atlantic Conference) turned a 14-point first half deficit around behind solid second half shooting and defense to pick up a 74-69 win over Brevard (2-15, 1-7 SAC) on the road. Antoine Davis (Rustburg, Va.) hit the front end of a 1-and-1 with four seconds to play in regulation to force the […]
INVITATION TO BID – Cooling Tower
Invitation to Bid: The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting bids for a new cooling tower at New Market Elementary School. For complete bid specifications vendors should contact Michael Phagan, Director of School Facilities, at 865-397-1156. Sealed bids should be labeled “Cooling Tower at New Market Elementary” and either dropped off or mailed to […]
K-12 Students Invited to Enter 2012-13 Junior Duck Stamp Artwork Competition
All Tennessee K-12 students are invited to compete in the 2013 Federal Junior Stamp art competition. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency serves as a partner in the contest which is sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Tennessee has been involved in the project since 1995. Florida piloted the first local contest in 1989. […]
White Sands & Solar Panels
The U.S. Army dedicated its largest solar photovoltaic system at White Sands Missile Range in a ceremony led by Brig. Gen. Gwen Bingham, White Sands commander, joined by Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. “I came here about four months ago talking about how White Sands is a national […]
Weather Takes Another Swing
Jefferson County residents have been hit with a plethora of strange weather swings this Winter and the trend looks to continue into the first week of February. Last week’s ice has turned into yesterday’s storms and looks to make another transformation into possible snow flurries. Not only has the precipitation had difficulty determining which form it […]
New Interactive Web Tool Helps Tennessee Families
The TNStars College Savings 529 Program unveiled a new interactive program guide today on its web site. The online tutorial is designed to help Tennesseans quickly and easily learn about the State of Tennessee’s new college savings program. Anyone who visits www.tnstars.com can use the interactive guide for free. The interactive guide helps people explore […]
Sub Committee Appointed for Body Farm and Cadaver Research Study Site
The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Reneau. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Batson. Following Approval of the Minutes, Director of Zoning Compliance Tim Seals brought for administrative review and determination of district […]
Economic Impact Study Shows East Tennessee Regional Megasite
Once certified, the East Tennessee Regional Megasite in Jefferson County has the potential to produce more than 4,900 jobs and more than $2.7 billion in economic impact annually, a study by a firm that specializes in economic impact studies shows. The study by Younger Associates said that more than 7,000 jobs would be created […]
DES Family Reading Night
Dandridge Elementary School hosted a family reading night on Tuesday, January 29th. The event brought out students and their parents to enjoy time together sharing books. Proficient reading skills have been identified as one of the major indicators in a student’s long-term academic success and the local schools are working hard to promote early reading. […]
TDEC Schedules February Workshops for Recreation Grants Programs
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has announced a series of helpful workshops in February, designed to explain the grant application process for the department’s Recreational Trails or Tennessee Recreation Initiative programs. Recreational Trails Program Kicking off the 2013 Recreational Trails Program grant cycle, TDEC’s Division of Recreation Educational Services will host three workshops […]
What’s That Smell!?
Throughout the past year I have received a great number of calls from citizens with one of their greatest fears realized, stink bugs! These little critters pack a wallop greater than most creepy crawlies and sometimes leave a lingering effect. This bug not only fits all the descriptions of a true bug, including its piercing […]
Carson-Newman’s Mallard promoted to executive vice president
Carson-Newman President Randall O’Brien announced this week the promotion of Dr. Kina Steed Mallard to the position of executive vice president. Mallard, who is also provost of the institution, served in the role of vice president of academic affairs since joining Carson-Newman in 2009. “This promotion is the next logical step in a long, distinguished […]