Dining with the Democrats, Feb. 5, 2015
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to our first First Friday Dining With Democrats dutch-treat lunch for the new year. The lunch will be Friday, February 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Deadline for making […]
New Tennessee Birding Trails Website Now Available
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is announcing the launch of the Tennessee Birding Trails website. The birding trails project, spearheaded by TWRA state ornithologist Scott Somershoe, provides details on more than 130 of the best places to watch birds across the state. “The new website (www.tnbirdingtrail.org) is designed to be simple and user-friendly so users […]
Still Time to Register for East Tennessee Grain and Soybean Conference
The East Tennessee Grain and Soybean Conference, sponsored by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, will focus on improving production in East Tennessee. Topics for the program will include disease, insect, and weed control; when to run the fan; and managing your crops from the ground up. This production program will be held at […]
Commissioners Face Debt Issues
The Jefferson County Commission held their first work session of 2015 on Monday, January 12th in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Funding issues were the topic of discussion, in regard to an upcoming vote on new bond issuance to cover the costs of the renovation and repair of Building 8, as well as a nearly […]
More than Half of Nation’s Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that more than 23,000 of the nation’s dairy operations – over half of all dairy farms in America – have enrolled in the new safety-net program created by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Margin Protection Program. The voluntary program provides financial assistance to […]
Representative Faison Officially Sworn In as Member of 109th General Assembly
The House of Representatives today officially gaveled into session, marking the beginning of the 109th General Assembly in Tennessee. As part of the opening day ceremonies, Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) took the oath of office and was officially sworn into the Tennessee House of Representatives. Legislators are looking to build upon the success of the […]
Princess is a 2-Year-Old Spayed Female Cat
Princess is a 2-year-old spayed female. She is also declawed on her front feet. Princess can be temperamental so would probably do best in a home without young children. She is available for $35.
Willie is a 9-Year-Old Neutered Male Shih Tzu
Willie is a 9-year-old neutered male Shih Tzu. He arrived at the shelter with matted fur and has been groomed. He can be adopted for $75. He is also eligible for our senior-to-senior adoption program.
Pay for It Now and Pay for It Later
I have always been a proponent of education and believe that it is the foundation of a prosperous society. Education is a privilege and in our society, a thirteen year education has become a right and, yes, a mandate. When my grandfather went to school, many young people did not complete the 12th grade. Granted, […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “revisit.” The head governmental hive will meet this week and the recent numbers could be a sticky point for the hive. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the bottom line could bee shaky on a couple of issues. The low humm is that the calculator batteries are […]
Dandridge Waterfront Project Information
I was wondering if you will have any information on the waterfront project in Dandridge. I could not make it to the meeting and am looking for information. The Post did attend the meeting and will be publishing an article as soon as the power point presentation is available. We will include it with the […]
Appalachian Electric Fares Well in Winter Blast
The local area has weathered the coldest temperatures of the season, as an arctic blast of extremely cold air washed across the region. In response to the frigid temperatures, Tennessee Valley Authority requested a voluntary reduction in power usage. Mitch Cain, Director of Member Services for Appalachian Electric Cooperative, stated late Friday afternoon that the […]
24th Sandhill Crane Festival Scheduled for January 17-18, 2015
The 24th Annual Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival is set to be held Jan. 17-18 at the Hiwassee Refuge and at the Birchwood Community Center. The TWRA is the primary sponsor for the festival and many staff members and volunteers will again be contributing their services. For the fourth consecutive year, Olin Chlor Alkali Products is […]
Rep. Farmer Releases 2015 Legislative Survey
State Representative Andrew Farmer has released an online survey to gain input from 17th House District residents on several bills that have been prefiled for the 109th General Assembly. Rep. Farmer is seeking feedback from his constituents on bills and issues that will be at the forefront of the 109th General Assembly in 2015. Issues […]
CJEF 17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Jan. 19, 2015
Citizens for Justice, Equality and Fairness, a multicultural grassroots organization working for racial justice in Jefferson County, is sponsoring its annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration on Monday, January 19 in Dandridge. Marchers will gather at 10 a.m. at the dike, and will proceed to the historic Jefferson County Court House, where the program […]
New Year’s Resolutions
Well, we’re two weeks into the New Year and I am wondering who is still hanging onto their New Year’s resolutions. I do not make them anymore, as I am now wise enough to know, without a shadow of doubt, I will break them, and in a very short time. I once followed the ritual […]