The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “unemployed.” The budgeting hive met last week and it was an uneventful end to the pollination process but Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that the real action this week flew just under the radar and caught more than a dozen unaware. The low humm is that all […]
Where’s the Department of Education?
I am looking for the Department of Education for Jefferson County and can’t seem to find it. I know that there were problems at their other place and it looks like they have moved permanently. Where are they now and where does the school board meet? The Department of Education is currently located in the […]
Happy Memorial Day from the Jefferson County Post
Memorial Day 2016 has arrived and with it the unofficial start to summer! Though most associate Memorial Day with boating, picnics and family time, the actual origin of Memorial Day goes back to the Civil War. Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was set aside to recognize those that have fallen in service to […]
Happy Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! Historically, this holiday was a sign of getting out of school for the summer. As a matter of fact, summer began with Memorial Day and ended with Labor Day. It was a season of picnics, lazy days on the lake, going barefoot in the park, fireworks, parades, and warm temperatures. Oh, and […]
Summer Fun to Be Had within 100 Miles of Jefferson County
During the summer months, parents and families often struggle finding fun ways to keep kids entertained and content. The same old sights and sounds begin to lose their luster, and many seek a change of pace to their summer routine. There are numerous fun things to do within 100 miles of the county that will […]
Fruity Cream Cheese Spread
Bagels and cream cheese are one of my favorite breakfast foods. Add some fruit to the mix and it’s even better. I always prefer to make my own spreads and dips when I’m able as I can control exactly what goes into it. This fruity cream cheese spread is so simple to make and can […]
Those Little Moral Dilemmas
I’m having a moral dilemma, and I invite you to weigh in on the subject. These little fuzzy areas of sin can be quite difficult to wrap your brain around. I mean, seriously, how many Twinkies constitute gluttony? Is it sloth if I sleep past 9 am? What about on a Saturday? Sometimes the old […]
Summer Fun
Summer is here and the kids are out of school. What do we do when “they” get bored? Well, there are more excellent ideas than this article can accommodate, so here are two particular suggestions for you to consider. All experiences offer opportunities to learn, and these are no different. These activities are ageless and […]
Something Smells in Here
The start of Summer 2016 is upon us and it is a welcome sight for many. School is out but it appears that the teachers did not let the monkeys out, as the well know chant from childhood goes. Nope the monkeys and the clowns never seem to take a day off. It always seems […]
JACKIE THOMAS DAY
JACKIE THOMAS DAY, age 72 of Morristown, TN, born May 30, 1943 in Hamblen County, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at his home. He was a member of Talbott Baptist Church. He owned and operated Jack Day Auto for over 25 years. He was known for his great sense of humor, self-less generosity, and […]
All Saints’ Episcopal School Now Enrolling Students for 2016-2017 Year
All Saints’ Episcopal School invites all families considering an independent education for their children to contact the school and take a personal tour of the campus. The school is currently enrolling students for the2016-17 School Year in their Early Learning Center (two and three years old, Pre-K), NEW Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten through eighth grade. […]
DOROTHY LOUISE (BUCKNER) BROGAN
Dorothy Louise (Buckner) Brogan, of Talbott and formerly of Dandridge, TN, born November 4, 1938 in Cocke County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 27, 2016 at her daughter’s home. Dorothy accepted Christ into her heart at an early age in a little Church of God in Cocke County […]
Tennessee Joins: Texas v. Department of Education (Application of Titles VII and IX)
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today joined Texas and nine other states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). This is in direct response to recent actions taken by DOE and DOJ in connection with Title VII and Title IX. In the joint […]
School Board to Tap Fund Balance for JCHS Football Field Lighting
The Jefferson County School Board will make a request to the County Commission to use up to $130,000 from the Department of Education fund balance for new lights at the Jefferson County High School Football Field. According to Director of Facilities Phagan, there is a safety concern regarding the field lights. Phagan stated that, while […]
Budget Committee Recommends No Property Tax Increase for Next Fiscal Year
The Jefferson County Budget Committee completed their portion of the budget process and will take a balanced budget before the full County Commission in June. Despite facing a $1.2 million dollar deficit coming into the May 23rd meeting, this year’s budget proposal will not include an increase in property tax for the fiscal year 2016/17. […]
Memorial Day Travelers Wont Be Delayed by Road Construction
Motorists won’t be slowed down by road construction as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 27 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for […]