Summer Deer Mortality Attributed to Common Virus
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) offices are receiving reports of dead deer in scattered areas of the state. The timing and details of the reports are all indicative of hemorrhagic disease (HD). HD occurs at varying levels of severity each year in Tennessee’s deer herd. The catch-all term for this disease is hemorrhagic disease (HD), […]
Patriots Sneak by Smoky Bears in Season Opener, 6 – 3
Friday night lights were burning once again at Leroy Shannon Field. The Jefferson County Patriots welcomed a packed house to open the 2017 season against the Sevier County Smoky Bears. The county line rivalry proved itself to be just as strong as ever, and the Patriots were ready for a Bear hunt. The Patriots were […]
Haslam Issues Statement on Nathan Bedford Forrest Bust
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam issued this statement today regarding the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the State Capitol: “My position on this issue has not changed – I do not believe Nathan Bedford Forrest should be one of the individuals we honor at the Capitol. The General Assembly has established a process for addressing […]
TDH and TDOS Encourage Safe Viewing During the Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse, when the moon completely covers the sun, will be visible August 21. Tennessee is one of 14 states that will be in the path of totality, a 70 mile-wide path where the sun is completely blocked by the moon. The Tennessee Department of Health encourages everyone to enjoy this once in […]
TVA Begins Drawdown Schedule
It’s the end of summer, and with it comes seeing many of our favorite hang outs transform back into their usual selves. For many lake dwellers around the area, TVA’s annual summer drawdown might be a bit of a summer let down. The lake drawdown operations of TVA are a part of their regular seasonal […]
Just Wondering
Have you ever wondered just when it was that the world went crazy? Maybe I was just busy being a kid and raising a kid and missed the mass exodus of any sense of reason. It seems that we are too often putting the emphasis on things that don’t really matter and overlook the obvious. […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word for the week is “mistake.” It could bee a sticky situation in The Plains, and Buzzy Bees in the Know are wondering at the pollination potential. The low humm is that it could bee little time bee fore the Nashville nest lowers the sting. The low, low humm is that extras could […]
Jefferson County Clerk Installs Kiosk in White Pine
Frank C. Herndon, Jefferson County Clerk, is pleased to announce a second self-service kiosk is now available to renew automobile registrations for Jefferson County residents. The new kiosk is located in the foyer of the White Pine Police Department at 1548 Main Street in White Pine and is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days […]
Jade Davis Crowned Fairest of the Fair 2017
The Jefferson County Fair festivities kicked off Saturday night with the crowning of the 2017 Fairest of the Fair. Jade Davis, a senior at Jefferson County High School will be representing the Jefferson County Fair for 2017-2018. The 17 year old is the daughter of Michelle and Doug Huff. She will go on to represent […]
Still a Little Batty at the Hornets’ Nest
When the school year ended last spring, there were still questions as to what would happen with the bat situation that had plagued Maury Middle School last year. It was the intent of the Director of Schools Facilities and Business Affairs, Michael Phagan, to bring a conclusion to the bat problem, which had found infestation […]
Not Missing a Beat as Powwow Comes to Patriot Academy
Spirit of the Nations Powwow & Heritage Festival came to Jefferson County on Saturday, August 12, 2017. The cultural event has become an annual happening in the County and is an anticipated precursor to fall for many. Traditional dance and hand drum competitions are an important part of the festival, just as music and dance […]
TDCI: Don’t Fall Victim to Scholarship & Student Loan Scams
Scholarships and student loans are the most common way to ease the financial burden of tuition costs for many students. Unfortunately, financial predators prey on consumers’ fears of greater monetary responsibility with scams that promise more than they deliver and leave consumers facing greater headaches and debt. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) […]
Sable German Shepherd MISSING
Diamant is a sable German Shepherd who ran off from his home on Plainview Drive, Dandridge on July 29th. Diamant is 11 1/2 years old, and has brown socks and black toes, and has significant hair loss from agel/allergies. Reward. Call Kim @ 865-604-3362 with any information.
AEC Installs New Payment Option
AEC has recently installed a new Kiosk payment center at its office facility, located at 1109 Hill Drive in New Market. The self-service kiosk allows members to make real-time payments to their electric accounts 24 hours per day / 7 days a week. The kiosk takes cash, checks and credit card payments and provides receipts […]
She Said, He Said: Microchipping Employees
The following is the 10th entry in “She Said, He Said,” a new series of articles seeking to compare and contrast the various views, political, social or otherwise, of Millennials in today’s world. Elizabeth Lane is a 2016 Carson-Newman University graduate with a BA in Creative Writing, and has worked at the Jefferson County Post […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “counting.” The head governmental hive will bee taking a break, but Buzzy Bees in the Know are Buzzing that the swarm will still bee actively seeking a King Bee or possibly a Queen, during their hiatus, The low humm is that one of the wanna bees is counting, and […]