Budget Committee Sends Back School Board Request
The renovation and additions to White Pine School were the largest item of conversation and action as the Jefferson County Budget Committee met for the regular November session on Monday, November 14, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Jefferson County Director of Schools Dr. Charles Edmonds carried a request from the Jefferson County School […]
TNECD Labor and Education Alignment Program Report Highlights Tennessee Jobs in High Demand
There is a high demand for workers in engineering, health care, IT and production jobs throughout Tennessee, according to a new report released by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. TNECD released its annual Labor and Education Alignment Program (LEAP) report today, a regional study of occupations in high demand among employers throughout […]
Tennessee Celebrates the Power of Rural
The Tennessee Department of Health State Office of Rural Health joins the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and other state and national stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day Nov. 17, 2016 to draw attention to the wide range of issues impacting the health of rural communities. The theme this year is […]
Provisional Votes
I read that there were provisional votes in the local election. Will these change any of the reported outcomes? It is unlikely that any of the races will be impacted, other than Councilman for Baneberry, which was a tie vote. That election could be impacted if any of the provisional votes are converted to countable […]
A Lily Snack
My dog, Lily, has recently started calling the neighbor boy “snack.” I sat down and had a serious conversation with her about how inappropriate it is to refer to him that way. It didn’t go very well. “Lily,” I said. “It’s completely inappropriate to call that boy ‘snack’.” “You have snacks, don’t you, Daddy?” she […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word for the week is “costly.” The DOE hive was feeling the sting last week and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that this week isn’t looking any better. The low humm is that some of the hierarchy are feeling waspish about outdoor flight path. The low, low humm says that some […]
Get over It and Get on with It
Last week was a relief for some and other found themselves needing a safe space. I must say that I have little understanding of the need for a safe space unless circumstances involve great personal danger. I know people who have needed a safe space in their lifetime. People whose situations brought them risk of […]
Robert Conroy’s “1945”
This week I’m reviewing a book that was an impulse buy in my latest visit to the book store: Robert Conroy’s 1945. It’s no secret that I love historical fictions (with the added caveat that it is good historical fiction), so when I saw 1945 sitting on the shelf in the “sci-fi” section, I had […]
Thanksgiving: American or Canadian?
You may be surprised to know that we aren’t the only nation in the world to celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. While the story here in the United States centers around pilgrims reaching the long awaited new world in hopes of religious and personal freedoms, the story of the Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated more humbly. […]
Vols Secure Important Win Against Kentucky Wildcats, 49-36
In an SEC East race that just keeps getting crazier and crazier, the Tennessee Volunteers met in a high noon showdown against the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday. The Vols were hoping to eliminate some of the competition that could stand in the way of them traveling to Atlanta in December. The Wildcats, on the other hand, […]
November 14th’s Supermoon is the Largest in 68 Years
These last months of the year mark many special occasions for everyone around the world. Holidays and time with family seem to be on everyone’s agenda. It seems that even the moon is getting in on all the celebratory fun this year, as November will mark the second super moon of three in the coming […]
Happy Veteran’s Day 2016 from the Jefferson County Post!
Veterans Day 2016 is here! With so many holidays being celebrated, perhaps you only know the holiday vaguely, as just another day off of work or school. You might even be confused about what this whole Veterans Day thing is. Here are a few facts and tips to celebrate a monumentally important holiday for America. […]
White Pine School Project Hits Costly Bump in the Road
The Jefferson County School Board hit a road block in their plans to renovate and expand White Pine School, a project that initiated as a joint funding effort between the Jefferson County Commission and the School Board. Originally, the plan was to renovate the kitchen area of the school and put on additional classroom space […]
Tennessee Drought, Wildfire Threat Assessment & Update
Tennessee Drought, Wildfire Threat Assessment & Update November 7, 2016 – 12 p.m., Central HIGHLIGHTS • Wildfire and drought threat is spreading geographically in Tennessee. • More than 15 State agencies are currently engaged in the drought and wildfire response coordination and issue monitoring. • Dry conditions are expected to continue in Tennessee. Weather forecasts […]