Research Highlights Common Sunscreen Mistakes
Sunscreen can be a valuable tool for skin cancer prevention — but only if it’s used correctly. When applying sunscreen, many people make mistakes that could compromise their protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, which may increase their risk of skin cancer. Some of those mistakes are highlighted in new research published online today […]
Tips to Prevent and Treat Bug Bites
Although warm, spring weather means more time outdoors, it also means more bugs – like bees, ticks and mosquitoes. The best way to deal with pesky bites and stings, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, is to prevent them in the first place. This can also help you avoid an insect-related disease, which […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “cease.” A wing of the head governmental hive met this week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it was more educational than some expected. The low humm is that one who got the pollination nod could bee in for a cut. The low, low humm is […]
Fair and Equitable
It appears that we have some big changes that could be on the horizon for Jefferson County. Last week two municipalities, White Pine and Dandridge, put the County on notice that they can no longer financially support fire service outside their city limits and will be withdrawing from service to the County if Jefferson County […]
She Said, He Said: Advice for the Graduating Class of 2017
The following is the seventh 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 […]
Douglas Clegg’s “Goat Dance”
Several years ago I had a friend recommend a book, saying that it was a horror story that I would love. Unfortunately, I forgot the name of the book and have been searching off and on for the name ever since. In a sudden, random rush I finally remembered the name of the book this […]
Happy Mother’s Day 2017!
Mother’s Day is celebrated this year on Sunday, May 14th, 2017. The holiday is typically used to celebrate motherhood and mother figures in our lives. Mother’s Day traditionally falls on the second Sunday in May since its official introduction as a holiday in 1914. Mother’s Day became popular through the efforts of many women abolitionists […]
Retirees Pick Jefferson County
Retire Tennessee is a program focused on retiring seniors coming to settle within the East Tennessee community, and can be found on both state wide and local levels. East Tennessee is a popular retirement destination, and tourism boards across the state look for ways to market communities to this demographic of people. Jefferson County is […]
Three People in Jefferson Co. Charged with TennCare Fraud
Three Tennesseans are charged with TennCare fraud in Jefferson County. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) with the assistance of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office today announced the arrests: Sherry Ann Ellison, 38, of Morristown, charged with TennCare fraud in an indictment accusing her of obtaining the painkiller Hydrocodone by doctor shopping and using TennCare […]
Jefferson County Republican Party Holds Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
The Jefferson County Republican Party held their annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner at the Field of Dreams Activity Center on Friday night. The event began at 6:00 p.m. and featured speakers John Forgety and Beth Harwell. The evening began with Republican members and supporters within the community being greeted with the national anthem and an introduction of […]
Teens and Adolescents Who Consume Too Much Salt Show Unhealthy Changes to Blood Vessels
Findings of a new study being presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in San Francisco suggest adolescents who consume too much salt have measurable changes in their blood vessels associated with early signs of cardiovascular disease in adults. Arterial stiffness, sometimes called hardening of the arteries, is a known risk factor for heart […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “interesting.” The budgeting hive met to divvy up dips in the honey jar. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that while most were winners one drone lost big. The low humm is that one charitable nest could bee in for a nasty surprise come time for the final […]
It is My Monkey
Sometimes you really want your legislators to think outside the box. There are times that I hope that my elected officials are one step ahead, planning for a future that I cannot yet envision. And then there are times that you just would like to see the craters in the road paved. For me, that […]
Bill that Some Fear will Traditionally Define a Husband and Wife Gets the Nod
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today released the following statement regarding HB 1111/SB 1085 sponsored by Sen. John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) and Rep. Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville): “I have reviewed the final language of HB 1111/SB 1085 and assessed the legislation’s potential impact and concerns. The language of this bill is for a general definitions section of the […]
Rewards or Consequences
Should children be rewarded for good behavior? Positive reinforcement is one method employed to gain positive behavior. Rewards can have positive outcomes. Complements are always good extrinsic rewards, but rewards for good behavior cannot keep pace with your child’s changing wants. This system almost never works with middle school and high school aged children. When […]
Nicknames
I was thinking the other day about how many of my friends have nicknames. It seems that we Southerners are famous for giving nicknames to everyone. When I was a child, I was dubbed Cotton Top because of my white hair. I can remember, even as an adult, walking down the street and hearing a […]