Eason-Pile named director of annual giving and donor relations for UT Institute of Agriculture and UT Foundation
Donna Eason-Pile has been named director of annual giving and donor relations for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and the UT Foundation, Inc. “The Institute is fortunate to have Donna in this important role,” said UTIA Chancellor Larry Arrington. “Her corporate background as well as her experience with UT Extension will be exceptionally […]
Knoxville Zoo has a new bear Monty!
This Baby Bear’s story begins in July 19th 2012 in Montgomery County Virginia. Animal control officers became the custodians of a bear cub that was found with a group of dogs and wearing a dog collar. The young male estimated to be about six months old at the time showed signs that he was human […]
Weekly Livestock Comments January 11, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle sold mainly $2 lower compared to last week. Live prices were $125 to $126 while dressed prices were primarily $203 to $204. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $126.36 live up $0.05 from last week and $204.10 dressed with no reported trade from a week ago. A year ago […]
Weekly Crop Comments January 11, 2013
Price Change US Dollar 79.62 -0.99 Crude 93.04 +0.62 Dow 13,492 +57 Corn and wheat prices are up with cotton and soybean prices mixed for the week. USDA’s release of their monthly Supply & Demand report, Quarterly Grain Stocks report, Crop Production Summary, and Winter Wheat Seedings certainly provided the market with a wealth of […]
Comptroller Releases Report on Methamphetamine Production in Tennessee
Methamphetamine production continues in small laboratories in Tennessee and elsewhere around the country in spite of new laws regulating and tracking the sale of pharmacy products used to manufacture the illegal drug. That is one of the findings of a report released today by the Comptroller’s Offices of Research and Education Accountability about attempts to […]
The William Blevins Institute for Spirituality and Mental Health at CARSON NEWMAN UNIVERSITY
The William Blevins Institute for Spirituality and Mental Health at CARSON NEWMAN UNIVERSITY Program Announcement Take Charge of Your Health(care): Guide for Lay Persons Navigating Healthcare John J. McGraw, M.D. 1. January 14: Take Charge: Don’t Delegate Your Health 2. January 21: Spirituality and Physical Health 3. January 28: What Your Physician May Not Want […]
22nd SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL SET FOR JANUARY 19-20
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be among organizations set to host the 2013 Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival to be held on Jan. 19-20 at the Hiwassee Refuge and in the community of Birchwood. This will be the 22nd anniversary for the event which will run from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day. The […]
Senator Niceley named Vice-Chairman of Senate Transportation Committee
State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) has been appointed 2nd Vice-Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee for the 2013-2014 legislative sessions. The appointment was made by Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey as the 108th General Assembly concluded their organizational session in Nashville this week. “Good roads are a vital link to Tennessee’s economic future,” said Senator […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is irate. The buzz is that the head governmental body may have their hands full when they meet for work session this week. Some in the hive are feeling a mega sting and are hot as a hornet in July. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that more than […]
Corker Offers Plan to Begin Reducing Deficit, Rebuilding Trust in Washington
To begin reducing the nation’s long-term deficits and rebuilding the lack of trust in Washington over excessive spending, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., called on Congress to begin making reforms to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security to deal with the upcoming fiscal deadlines. Corker identified two reforms as a starting point: moving to a more […]
State Library and Archives Hosts Two Civil War Events
The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) will host two special events on Saturday, January 26. The first, “Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee,” is an initiative to create an online archive of Civil War photographs, documents and artifacts to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The second is a free workshop […]
Body Farm Zoning Decision Draws Suit
A proposed cadaver research area that is slotted for Jefferson County is the issue of contention in a recently filed law suit. Doris Ligon dba Highland Oak Farms has filed suit against the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals for their December 18th 2012 decision to place “body farms” as approved usage in A-1 zoning […]
Saint’s Relics Stolen
On January 4th, 2013, many precious saints’ relics were discovered as missing from Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. The artifacts were sealed inside of nine containers, and the artifacts themselves included such items as pieces of a saint’s actual body or a scrap of a saint’s garments. Police are baffled as to […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Nominating Committee Called Meeting Jan 16, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that Nominating Committee Chair/ Commissioner Robert Tucker has called a meeting of the Jefferson County Commission Nominating Committee for Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. The committee will meet […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – E911 Board Meeting Jan 17, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday January 17, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Conference Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market, TN 37820 01/08/2013 – 01/17/2013
The Jefferson County Business Expo & Home Show
The Jefferson County Business Expo & Home Show Come be a part of the premier Exposition and Home Show in the East Tennessee Area Booths are going fast! Call Today! 865-335-7758 If you are a business owner, you don’t want to miss this one.