Martha Dandridge Garden Club Begins 2016 Season on February 25
The Martha Dandridge Garden Club will begin our 2016 season on Thursday, February 25 at 2 pm at the Dandridge Senior Center. The Garden Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month, usually at 2 pm at the Dandridge Senior Center. The Club focuses on learning about our gardens and local plants in a friendly group. We contribute to […]
Prevention Alliance of Tennessee Hosts Day on the Hill in Nashville, TN
Rescue 180 recently attended PAT Day on the Hill. Substance abuse prevention professionals joined from across the state to highlight the presence of coalitions and the great work that is being done in communities. This is the first annual Day on the Hill organized by the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee (PAT) that represents substance abuse […]
Common Antibiotics May Be Linked to Temporary Mental Confusion
Antibiotics may be linked to a serious disruption in brain function, called delirium, and other brain problems, more than previously thought, according to a “Views and Reviews” article published in the February 17, 2016, online issue of Neurology®, a medical journal of theAmerican Academy of Neurology. Delirium causes mental confusion that may be accompanied by […]
Haslam Proposes Additional Flexibility for Teachers
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced he would seek additional flexibility for teachers as the state continues its transition to the TNReady student assessment. Under the proposal, teachers would have the choice to include or not to include student results from the 2015-2016 TNReady assessment in his or her evaluation score, which typically consists of […]
New Initiative Inspires Tennessee Tobacco Users to Quit
The Tennessee Department of Health Tobacco Use, Prevention and Control Program is launching a new Statewide Tobacco-Free Coalition. The coalition consists of key stakeholders and community partners from around the state whose purpose is to identify strengths, gaps and opportunities for tobacco control in Tennessee. The Statewide Tobacco-Free Coalition launch aligns with Governor Bill Haslam […]
Budget Season Begins
Budgeting season for the fiscal year 2016/17 kicked off on Tuesday evening, February 16, 2016 with an organizational meeting of the ten member Budget Committee that will be bringing a recommendation before the full County Commission body in June. The Budget Committee is comprised of 10 County Commission members representing the 10 voting distircts in […]
Lady Vols Falter Against SC Lady Gamecocks, 62-56
Despite outstanding performances by several of the Lady Vols, the President’s Day matchup between the Tennessee Lady Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks (#2/3) turned out to be a tough battle, and Tennessee’s 10th loss of the season. The night began with Tennessee pulling ahead in the first quarter, going on a 12-8 run against […]
TBI Investigates Detective’s Testimony
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation revealed Wednesday afternoon that they are launching an investigation into Detective Floyd Rodney Burns of the Gatlinburg Police Department. Josh DeVine, a representative with the TBI, stated, “We are only confirming the District Attorney General has requested TBI Agents investigate a perjury allegation involving Rodney Burns. We will conduct the investigation and submit findings […]
MICHAEL SHAY MAHURIN
MICHAEL SHAY MAHURIN, age 57, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday evening, February 17, 2016. He was a truck driver for many years at Xpedx Company and most recently worked at Premier Building Maintenance at Carson Newman University. He is survived by wife, Cathy Mahurin; dad and mom, Dale and Martha Mahurin; sister and brother-in-law, […]
Author Debra Ann Davis Book Signing Event at The Creek Cafe, February 20, 2016
WHEN: 2016-02-20 TIME: 11 am – 3 pm WHERE: The Creek Cafe, 110 E Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Jefferson City, TN WHAT: Davis, a resident of Sarasota, FL, will be available to sign copies of her book, The Meadows Jenna Anderson discovers a Cape Cod home she wants to buy and is told it is vacant. Or is it? After […]
DONNA SUE “SILVERS” EMMING
Donna Emming, age 51 of the Sager Community, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dorothy Silvers. She is survived by her children, Timmy Sherrod, Michael Emming, and Josh Emming, sisters, Brenda Shipe and Christine Woolard, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will […]
Attorney General Announces $470 Million Settlement with HSBC
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today announced a $470 million joint state-federal settlement with mortgage lender and servicer HSBC to address mortgage origination, servicing, and foreclosure abuses. The settlement with Tennessee and 48 other states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Consumer […]
Happy Presidents’ Day from the Jefferson County Post
The third Monday of February is more than just an extra day off in the shortest month. Originally established in 1885 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, Presidents’ Day was initially observed on February 22. The federal government still calls the day “Washington’s Birthday,” but since the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1971, the day is now commonly known as […]
School Valentines Day Celebrations
I was wondering if the students will be celebrating Valentines Day when they get back to school? I bought treats for the kids and cards and would like to be able for my son to take them to school. Do you know their policy? Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the schools to be out […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “telling.” With the budgeting hive ready to fly into budgeting season, some are wondering if the drones will bee getting the pollination sting. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that a recent dip into the honey pot could bee problematic for the hive. The low humm is that […]
Show Me the Love
Well, for those keeping track of such things, love was in the air yesterday. But that was then and this is now. Now, we have pushed past cupid and moved right on to President’s Day. I seem to remember a time when we actually celebrated the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln. School children colored pictures […]