Medic Blood Drives at Jefferson County Fair and Holy Trinity Catholic Church; August 11 + 16, 2016
8/11: Jefferson County Fair 1503 Universal Rd. 2pm – 8pm 8/16: Holy Trinity Catholic Church 475 N Hwy 92 2pm – 7pm Each donor will receive coupons for a free Chick-fil-a Sandwich, A Texas Roadhouse Appetizer and a Free MEDIC T-Shirt
Tennessee Department of Education Announces ACT Senior Retake Opportunity
The Tennessee Department of Education announced today the launch of the statewide ACT Senior Retake Opportunity that provides every eligible high school senior, meaning any public school student who took the ACT as a junior, the ability to retake the ACT free of charge on Saturday, Oct. 22, regardless of socioeconomic status. Tennessee’s historical ACT data […]
TWRA Leasing Fields for 2016 Dove Season
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2016 dove season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Thursday, Sept. 1. Mourning doves are a popular game bird and one of the most widely distributed and abundant birds in North America. More mourning doves are harvested than […]
Carson-Newman College Named “College of Distinction” for 2016-2017
Carson-Newman University has been named for the third year in a row a “College of Distinction,” and a “Christian College of Distinction” for 2016-2017. Area high-school counselors and other educators come together every year to nominate colleges and universities that they deem exemplary in education. Carson-Newman received the award based on the Colleges of Distinction’s […]
Taking a Look at Tax Free Weekend
This past weekend shoppers across the state of Tennessee took advantage of tax free weekend incentives. This marks the 7th year that tax free deals have been offered to consumers not only in Tennessee, but across the southeast. The tax holiday is observed by more than 17 states nationwide. Tax free weekend encourages shoppers to […]
HAROLD JARNIGAN
On Wednesday, August 3, 2016, Harold Jarnigan peacefully departed this life. Harold was born on April 3,1930 to Edd and Lillie Collier Jarnigan. Harold will be sorely missed by his beloved wife of twenty-four years, Brenda Hickman Jarnigan and his four children, Greg Jarnigan, Wayne Jarnigan, Holly J. Cox and Cathi J. Robinson . Harold […]
Traveler Alert from CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been informed by the State of Florida that Zika virus infections in four people were likely caused by bites of local Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The cases are likely the first known occurrence of local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission in the continental United States. CDC is closely coordinating with […]
Five-in-Five: Interview With Jefferson County Schools’ Michael Phagan
The Jefferson County Post recently caught up with Jefferson County Department of Education Director of Business Affairs Michael Phagan for a five question in five minute interview. JCP-The School Board just hired a construction manager for the new White Pine School renovation project (Burwill) and a familiar face, Tony Petitt, will be overseeing the project. […]
JCHS Fall Sports Preview
Excitement is building in Jefferson County. As school gets started this week, students are getting settled into a new routine after the hot, hazy summer. A group of students have already been hard at work for weeks, though. The student athletes of Jefferson County High School have been practicing, training, and getting geared up for […]
CHRISTINE MILLER BALES
CHRISTINE MILLER BALES, age 84, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday morning, August 1, 2016 following a brief illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge and will be remembered for being a long-time legal secretary in the Dandridge community, beginning her career with attorney, Joe Felknor and then her long […]
Pre-K: Yes or No?
Parents ask the question, “Does my child need to enroll in a Pre-K program?” The answer is dependent on your child’s specific needs. A Pre-K program certainly is appropriate for all children, whether it is implemented in a school setting, private setting, or in the home. Your child’s Pre-K years are filled with tremendous social, […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “changes.” The DOE hive met and answered the question of a head drone to oversee the Pines project. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that a flash from the not so distant past could bee the common denominator. The low humm is that the big picture could bee […]
White Pine School Cafeteria
I heard that the students at White Pine School will have to bring their lunch this year because there is no cafeteria. Is this true? While there is a renovation and addition project that will be ongoing at White Pine School this year, it is not true that students will have to being their lunch. […]
What Happens Now?
So, another month is in the books and we seem to be flying, fast and furious, toward the end of the year. Yes, I know that many things will come between the dropping of the ball on New Year’s Eve and today but time flies when you are having fun. Believe it or not, school […]
Cost of School Meals to Increase for This Year
Summer is coming to an end, and the school year is just around the corner. The same old routine tries to reestablish itself, and while most students adjust; changes can throw an unexpected wrench into the transition. Rising school costs, such as meal prices, can leave parents thinking twice about the joys of being back […]
Jefferson County Freshman Orientation Set for Wednesday August 3, 2016
Freshman Orientation is Wednesday, August 3, 2016. This is a required day of school for all freshmen in Jefferson County. Students are encouraged to wear red, white and/or blue to show Patriot Pride because the theme for the day is The Patriot Way. Listed below are some highlights: · Buses will be available at the […]