Happy Presidents Day from the Jefferson County Post
The foundations of American society can be found in the work and achievements of our founding fathers. The work and bravery of these select few created a republic that has stood the test of time. In honor of these men, Presidents Day was created. Presidents Day this year is today, Monday, February 19, 2018. How […]
The Race is ON
Though May is still several months away, the closing date to file as a candidate in the May 2018 primary passed last week. There are a few highly contested elections on tap for the May primary, including that of Jefferson County Mayor, Jefferson County Sheriff, County Trustee, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk for Jefferson County, […]
Haslam Announces Application is Open for Tuition-Free Community or Technical College Through Tennessee Reconnect
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the application is open for adults to enroll tuition-free this fall at a community or technical college through Tennessee Reconnect. Tennessee Reconnect builds off the groundbreaking Tennessee Promise program, which provides high school graduates two years of tuition-free community or technical college, by establishing a last-dollar scholarship for adults […]
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Jefferson County Post!
In 278 AD, Saint Valentine, a holy priest in the Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, was executed. It’s a tragic beginning to one of the most romantic holidays of the year. Valentine’s Day has a unique and somewhat checkered past before it would become the beloved holiday that is so well known […]
Happy Ash Wednesday!
The season of religious reflection and self-preservation is upon us: Lent begins today! Today marks the 40 days before Easter. Lent will begin this year on February 14, 2018 and will end on Thursday, March 29, 2018. It seems that there is a lot happening today, as February 14th is also Valentine’s Day. However, Lent […]
Tennessee Counties End 2017 With Continued Low Unemployment
County unemployment rates released today by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) show unemployment remained below 5 percent in an overwhelming majority of the state’s 95 counties during December 2017. The latest statistics also highlight how each county had significantly lower unemployment compared to one year ago. Eighty-nine counties experienced unemployment under […]
Mosquitoes Remember Human Smells, but also Swats, Researchers Find
Your grandmother’s insistence that you receive more bug bites because you’re ‘sweeter’ may not be that far-fetched after all, according to pioneering research from Virginia Tech scientists. The study, published Jan. 25 in the journal Current Biology, shows that mosquitoes can rapidly learn and remember the smells of hosts and that dopamine is a key mediator […]
Guest Editorial: To Cede or Not to Cede
The following is a guest editorial by Steve Hammer. Steve is a local businessman, and holds a seat on the Jefferson County Industrial Development board. To Cede or Not to Cede… Over the past several months, the county commission has been inundated with the numerous concerns from the Parrotts Chapel community. These concerns primarily relate […]
The Year of the Vote
This week Republican candidates for various offices got together for a meet and greet with members of the Republican Party. It was more along the lines of an introduction to the candidates and was the unofficial kick off for voting season. Sure, there is still time for petition pick ups and turn ins before the […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “candidate.” The head governmental hive was on a snow hiatus this week, but that did not stop Buzzy Bees in the Know from buzzing that the race for one King Bee position could bee tighter. The low humm is that one step down is looking to fly one step […]
December Revenues Higher than Expected, Show Increase from Previous Year
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin announced today that revenues for December posted higher than expected and exceeded the monthly revenues from the previous year. State revenues for December were $1.4 billion, which is a growth of 11.34 percent and $139.9 million more than December 2016. “Total revenues in December were higher […]
Take Steps to Slow the Spread of Flu
The Tennessee Department of Health is seeing increased reports of seasonal influenza and other respiratory illnesses across the state. As flu season continues, TDH reminds Tennesseans about measures to take to slow the spread of flu in our communities. “Our main message is this: Get a flu vaccine now if you haven’t had it yet,” […]
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The nation celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day today, Monday, January 15, 2018. In observance of the holiday, government offices, both state, local, and federal, will be closed. Many school systems will also be closed, including Jefferson County Schools. Banks and other organizations that operate on a federal holiday schedule will not be open for […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “announcement.” The head governmental hive met this week, and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it is a return from the recent past that has antennas wagging. The low humm is that the review has more to do with August than agreement. The low, low humm says […]
Changes are Coming
As weeks go, this week has had quite an impact on politics in Jefferson County. As many know, Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri announced Friday that he would not be running for reelection in 2018, at least for the Mayor’s office. While the response has been mixed, depending on which side of the Palmieri fence you […]