Patriots Shut Out by Dobyns-Bennett Indians, 39-0
Senior Night at Leroy Shannon Field had a bright new feature Friday night. The new beast of a jumbotron was up and functional, truly a sight for Patriot fans. Seniors from all fall sports came out onto the field to be honored before the game, giving the Jefferson County faithful a reason to beam with […]
Trick-or-Treat Events Leading Up to Halloween
Halloween is quickly approaching here in East Tennessee, and many are anxiously anticipating the arrival of the spookiest day of the year. You already have costumes picked out for your little ghouls and goblins, all of the festive candy buckets are selected, and everything is in place. The problem for many families today is finding […]
Guest Editorial: Steve Hammer
Guest editorials do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Jefferson County Post nor any of its employees. The Jefferson County Post does not underwrite any of the facts or situations mentioned in the letters. The following is a guest editorial by Steve Hammer, member of the Jefferson County Industrial Development Board and local entrepreneur. […]
Creatures of the Night: Banshees
The following is the third entry in Creatures of the Night Season 2. Halloween creatures get their origins from cultures all around the world, each holding a mysterious and captivating history that has forged its way through generations. On the misty shores of Ireland, one terrifying creature stills the hearts of families all over the […]
Diabetes Boosts Risk of Cognitive Issues after Surgery, Especially in Seniors, Study Finds
Older patients with diabetes may be at an 84 percent higher risk of developing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) than those who are not diabetic, suggests new research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2017 annual meeting. “With POCD, a patient’s mental ability declines after surgery, compared to their cognitive performance before surgery, resulting not only in […]
Habitat for Humanity Holds Grand Reopening of ReStore
On Friday, October 20, the Jefferson City branch of Habitat for Humanity opened their doors for a grand re-opening ceremony. The ceremony consisted of customers, staff, and board members coming together to listen to the mission and revitalization of the Habitat program. Habitat for Humanity coordinator Sheila Wiggins was on hand to thank the community […]
Creatures of the Night: Mummies
This is the second entry of Creatures of the Night: Season 2. Halloween is the time of year where we allow ourselves to think outside of the norm and face those things that scare us most. In our look at the most terrifying Halloween creatures many come to mind that would instantly top the list […]
It’s That Time Again
It is that time again. The Jefferson County School Board will soon begin their Director search to replace an exiting Edmonds, who will be leaving before the expiration of his contract due to health concerns. Last week, members of the School Board debated the wisdom of hiring an interim Director with an eye on filling […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “demise.” The head governmental hive met, and Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it was a speedy proposition. The low humm is that a recent decision has the legal eagles flying and those on the ground scrambling. The low, low humm is that the uproar could bee […]
TWRA Updates Smartphone App with Goal to Help Users Easily Discover Outdoor Opportunities
For nearly a quarter-million users of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s ‘On The Go 2.0’ smartphone app, finding a place in Tennessee to hunt, fish, boat, and view wildlife has become easier than ever. “We have put a lot of time into improving our app and we are happy to announce it is now available […]
Morristown Police Department Warns Against Police Impersonators
The Morristown Police Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for individuals impersonating police officers. Recent reports from Hedrick Street and W. Charles Street state that a white male has been identifying himself as a police officer to unsuspecting residents. Witnesses indicate the unknown male was wearing what appeared to be a badge […]
Haunted Places and Spooky Spaces: New Market Train Wreck
Even though the muggy heat of Summer has overstayed its welcome, the calendar assures us that it is, indeed, Fall. With the changing color of the leaves comes ever earlier nights; so enters the season of all things spooky. For those who love the unsettling tension of an October sundown, Elizabeth Lane, feature writer for the […]
Using Facebook Data as a Real-Time Census
Determining how many people live in Seattle, perhaps of a certain age, perhaps from a specific country, is the sort of question that finds its answer in the census, a massive data dump for places across the country. But just how fresh is that data? After all, the census is updated once a decade, and […]
Tennessee Urges Citizens to Practice Safe Debris Burning
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is observing National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14) by reminding citizens to follow simple safety practices to prevent wildfires. The official start of wildfire season in Tennessee is Oct. 15. “It’s important, and required by law from October 15, 2017 to May 15, 2018, that citizens call […]
SFMO: Safety First When Visiting Haunted Houses This Halloween Season
Consumers might know them as haunted houses or haunted mansions. But in Tennessee, they’re called Special Amusement Buildings – and they have their own set of regulations. As the Halloween season ramps up, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that safety features at Special Amusement Buildings are in place to help protect […]
Creatures of the Night: Zombie
With the changing of the leaves and the approach of Halloween, the mind turns to the things that go bump in the night, and the creatures that live in our dreams and nightmares. Returning for it’s second season, “Creatures of the Night” is a series dedicated to the time of year when everything seems just […]