USDA Announces Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Sign-Up Period for 2011 Crop Losses
Farm Service Agency County Executive Director, James L. Giffin announced today the sign-up period for the 2011 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program opened Oct. 22, 2012. The SURE program is part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). Under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers […]
Learn Strategies For Small Farms!
The production of fruits and vegetables on small acreage has been increasing over the past few years. While a lot of information is out there, research and production information is constantly being updated and changed. The Profit & Production on Small Acreage Workshop, conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, is designed for farmers with […]
Habitat for Humanity Business After Hours
Business After Hours Please come out to support Jefferson County’s Habitat for Humanity Hand Me Up Thrift Store. ** This is a Great way to Network, Shop, & Support Jefferson County!** WHEN: Thursday, December 6, 2012 TIME: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM WHERE: Hand Me Up Thrift Store 490 HWY 92 N. Dandridge, TN 37725 […]
Tennessee State Parks Offer Special Discounts to Veterans
Tennessee State Parks announced its annual free state parks day for all Tennessee veterans on Monday, Nov. 12, offering one free night of camping and complimentary greens fees for 18 holes of golf with appropriate identification. Passed by the General Assembly in 2010, the policy calls for a yearly, special state parks day to honor […]
Corker Says Congress’s “Collective Energy” Should Be Focused on Negotiations Between President Obama and Speaker Boehner
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement urging members of Congress to focus their “collective energy” on supporting negotiations between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner on a fiscal reform package. “Our office has spent the past year painstakingly drafting a fiscal reform package, but now is not the time for any […]
Jefferson County Election Results
17, 780 Jefferson County residents exercised their right to vote in the November 6, 2012 election. That number represents only 57.81% of the registered voters in Jefferson County and is slightly lower than the turnout for the 2008 Presidential General Election. Locally and across the State Republicans showed well and carried the majority of the […]
Online Exhibit Featuring Veteran’s Personal Papers Now Available
The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) is collecting materials about the Vietnam War. Recently, veteran Christopher Ammons of Clarksville donated his personal papers to TSLA, including photographs, letters and memorabilia. An online exhibit featuring the Ammons collection is now available for viewing. Ammons entered military service a month after graduating from Clarksville High School. […]
State and Local Agencies Observe America Recycles Day Nov. 15
America Recycles Day is Thursday, Nov. 15, and the Department of Environment and Conservation is joining other state, county and city agencies across Tennessee, providing several opportunities for citizens to reduce waste and make a difference. In addition, TDEC, TDOT and Tourist Development are pleased to announce the implementation of the Welcome Center Recycling Program […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY “HAMS” TO CONDUCT EXERCISE
On Saturday, November 17th, “Ham” radio operators in Jefferson County will test their emergency communications skills and capabilities during a three hour Simulated Emergency Test (SET).The annual exercise, administered by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), is organized and conducted by JCARES (Jefferson County Amateur Radio Emergency Service) and is designed to identify strengths and […]
Dandridge Pursues Funding Options for Swannsylvania Fire Substation
The Swannslyvania community, which is a part of the Greater Dandridge Area, recently requested funding for a Fire Department Substation via the Dandridge Fire Department. The request for substation funding, at a level of $25,000 per year, was voted down by the Jefferson County Commission in a split vote. The Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department is […]
Syrian LCC Breaks Support of Syrian National Council
The Syrian National Council (SNC) has elected former spokesperson George Sabra as its president. The appointment was made on Friday, November 9, at a meeting in Doha, Qatar. The SNC has proved to be one of the primary opposition groups throughout the conflict in Syria. On the same day as the change in leadership, the […]
Corker Urges President to Work with Congress to Pass Fiscal Reform Now
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement last week urging the president to work with Congress on passing a fiscal reform plan. “I urge the president to work with the leadership of the House and Senate to pass a fiscal reform package now. I believe all sides understand the issues that need to […]
HAPPY VETERANS DAY
Jefferson County joined the rest of the Nation on Sunday, November 11th in recognizing Veterans. Veteran’s Day was originally established to honor the veterans of World War I. Because November 11th was the date of the armistice signed to cease fighting between the Allied Nations and Germany, that date was chosen as a day to […]
Jefferson Residents Report Quake
Saturday Jefferson County residents felt the result of earthquakes that struck in Eastern Kentucky. The United States Geological Survey indicated that an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 was felt as far away as Atlanta, Ga. Shortly after the first quake was felt, another earthquake shook the area. The second quake is listed as a […]
Asked and Answered: Free Range vs. Regular Turkeys
I am preparing to purchase my turkey for Thanksgiving and am wondering what the difference is between free range and regular turkeys. I know that the free range turkeys are more expensive and I was wondering if they are worth the price difference. Actually, one of the most respected chef’s schools in the world is […]
Jim Butcher’s Storm Front: “Book One” of the Dresden Files
This week I will be reviewing a book that was an impulse buy: Jim Butcher’s Storm Front: Book One of the Dresden Files. Storm Front follows the exploits of Harry Dresden, a private eye who experiences more of the world in one day than most people even realize exists. Dresden is a professional wizard, who […]