Haslam and TDEC Announce Next Clean Tennessee Energy Grant Cycle
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau today announced a second offering of the Clean Tennessee Energy Grants, totaling $2.25 million to fund energy efficiency projects for municipal governments, county governments, utility districts, and other similar entities across Tennessee. Funding for the projects comes from an April 2011 Clean […]
Comptroller’s Report Examines Professional Development for State Teachers
There is a lack of research data about teacher professional development in Tennessee, according to a new report released today by the Comptroller’s Offices of Research and Education Accountability (OREA). The report, titled Teacher Professional Development in Tennessee – Part 2, is part of a series on professional development. Teacher professional development is training that […]
No Significant Increase in Earthquake Activity In The Area
Some Jefferson County residents felt a seemingly increasingly familiar sensation last week as another minor earthquake shook the region. Though the epicenter of last week’s quake was not centered in Jefferson County, it is the fifth time that local residents have encountered a quake since the November 10th quake in Kentucky. The Jefferson County area […]
Portable Classrooms To Remain At JCHS, Jefferson Academy, and White Pine School
The Jefferson County School System is in the process of removing portables from some local schools. The relocation of some of the units has been the source of questions in the County. Director of School Facilities and Business Affairs, Michael Phagan, provided information regarding the relocation of County owned units to replace leased units at […]
EMS / EMA / E911 Receives Patriotic Addition
The new Jefferson County Emergency Combination Building received a new Patriotic addition last week, thanks to the generous contribution from Modern Woodmen of America. Two local Modern Woodmen of America chapters joined together to provide a flag pole for the new facility. The 30 ft tall aluminum flag pole is adorned with a 15 inch […]
Syrian Civil War Spreading
The Syrian civil war spread into Lebanon on Sunday, December 8. Reports indicate that there were four fatalities from gunfire in clashes that took place in the city of Tripoli. Rebel forces have recently gained influence in Northern Syria, as well as near Damascus. the United Nation’s Special Representative for Syria and the Arab League, […]
New Carson-Newman online option for high school students “hard to beat”
Carson-Newman is now enrolling for its new Dual Enrollment Online Courses for the spring semester. The new option allows students to earn high school and college credit for the same course, online. The opportunity is open to both high school juniors and seniors. The preferred deadline for spring enrollment is December 17. Melanie Redding, C-N’s […]
Happy Holiday Children’s Programs at the Morristown-Hamblen Library, Dec 19, 20, & 22, 2012
Happy Holiday Children’s Programs at the Morristown-Hamblen Library Christmas Story Times Dates: December 19 & December 22, 2012 Time: 10:30 a.m. Join us for five great Christmas stories, some carols, and a Christmas Craft! A Visit from Ms. Claus! Date: December 20, 2012 Time: 6 p.m. Ms. Claus is coming to visit the library with […]
Comptroller Releases ‘Roadmap to Tax Increment Financing’
Comptroller Justin P. Wilson is trying to take some of the mystery out of tax increment financing (TIF) by sending brochures about the economic development tool to local government and economic development officials throughout the state. The brochure outlines, in plain language, the changes to tax increment financing law that were approved by the Tennessee […]
Tennessee Historical Commission Now Accepting Nominations for Certificate of Merit Awards
The Tennessee Historical Commission is now accepting nominations for its Certificate of Merit Awards to honor individuals or groups that have worked to preserve Tennessee’s cultural heritage during 2012. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2012. “Although much of our work at the Tennessee Historical Commission focuses on efforts to preserve and to restore […]
Seasonal Depression?
Many people find themselves feeling mild to sever depression at this time of the year. Often this “blue “ feeling is related to issues that resolve themselves with time, however, if the feeling of depression extends beyond a few days there could be another reason beyond holiday depression. Season Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, […]
Temperatures Decrease Illness Increase
With the cool air of the late Fall and Winter months comes the inevitable onslaught of illness that accompanies increased time indoors. Jefferson County has recently been impacted by several viruses that are highly contagious. As is general, County schools have been hit by the variety of viruses. County School Officials stated last week that […]
UT Institute of Agriculture
Fisheries biologists and students from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture say there’s good news as they sample for the presence of lake sturgeon in East Tennessee rivers. Lake sturgeon that once thrived in Tennessee are being reintroduced into the Tennessee River system near Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge on the French Broad River by […]
FSA ELECTION DEADLINE
Dandridge, TN November 26, 2012 – Farmers are urged to return ballots for the 2012 FSA election. The last day to return a ballot by person or must be postmarked if returned by mail is December 3. Farmers are reminded to return a valid ballot including signing the certification and to vote for on candidate. […]
Work To Begin In Jefferson County Schools
Some Jefferson County Schools are slotted for work, as the Director of Transportation, Maintenance and Capitol Projects Phagan procured funding for several projects that had been postponed. Funding for the planned expenditures rolled into the School system fund balance at the end of the last fiscal year, which ended in June of 2012. Director of […]
Holiday Stress
The countdown until Christmas has officially begun and some find the weeks preceding the holiday to be the most stressful time of the year. Experts suggest that taking hold of the holidays can ease the anxiety during the build up until Christmas. Unrealistic expectations are one of the top anxiety producers during this time of […]