Alexander, Corker Introduce Bill to Rescue Americans with Zero Options for Insurance on the Affordable Care Act Exchanges
Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today introduced legislation to rescue Americans with Affordable Care Act subsidies who have zero options for health insurance on the exchanges for the 2018 plan year. “There are 34,000 Knoxville area residents who rely on an Affordable Care Act subsidy to purchase insurance, and after the one […]
Rep. Andy Holt Introduces Bill to Reform Legislative Reception Excess
Representative Andy Holt (R-Dresden) announced Tuesday that the State Government Subcommittee will hold a hearing on HB 1007, which he intends to amend to prohibit closed-door legislative receptions funded by taxpayer dollars. Rep. Holt describes his legislation as a “first step” towards untangling the web of taxpayer-funded spending on lobbyists: “I can’t sit here in […]
Dandridge Police Department Hosts RAD Course
The Dandridge Police Department will be sponsoring another rape defense class.The course is the nationally recognized Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course. It is a twelve (12) hour course taught over a 4-day period, for three (3) hours each session. Mother daughter combinations are strongly encouraged. However, due to course content the age limit is 10 […]
Free Intermediate Genealogy Class Hosted at Jefferson City Library
The Jefferson City Library and the Jefferson County Genealogical Society will offer a free Intermediate Genealogy class in two sessions which will take place on Tuesday, April 18 and continued on Tuesday, April 25, 10 a.m. until noon. Participants will explore extended topics in genealogy including courthouse records, DNA, record keeping, state records, military records, […]
Legendary Carson-Newman Football Coach Ken Sparks Passes
Following a five-year battle with cancer, legendary Carson-Newman University head football coach Ken Sparks passed away Wednesday morning at 1:30. He was 73. Sparks announced his retirement on Nov. 14. He finished his Carson-Newman career after 37 seasons, 338 wins, 99 losses and two ties. His career winning percentage of .7699 is the fourth highest […]
JIMMY RAY BROOKS, JR. (TIGER)
JIMMY RAY BROOKS, JR. (TIGER), 56 years old, born August 19, 1960. He went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2017. Preceded in death by his sister, Donna “Cookie” Cate. He is survived by his daughter, Brandy Lewis; parents, Jimmy Sr. and Betty Brooks; sister, Sharon (Ted) Cate; brothers, David (Billie) Brooks and […]
DORA E. ODUM FERGUSON
DORA E. ODUM FERGUSON, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday morning, March 28, 2017. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge and attended the New Beginnings Church of God, and also was a member of the Martha Dandridge Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death […]
JOHN MORIE
John Morie, age 82 of White Pine, passed away at Newport Medical Center on Monday, March 27, 2017. He is a member of Nina Baptist Church and retired from Lea-Wayne Knitting Mill. He is preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Florence Morie, brother Bud Morie, sister Helen Rice and son Eddie Jones. He […]
Jefferson County Democratic Party Hosts ‘Dining With Democrats’
The Jefferson County Democratic Party invites all county Democrats to join us for our April First Friday Dining With Democrats Dutch-treat lunch. The lunch will be Friday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Reservations are helpful and can be made by e-mailing Edna Langley at gelangley@charter.net or by phoning 865-475-1197. Hope you will plan on joining us […]
House Leaders Advance Legislation Establishing Long-Term Care For Those With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This week, members of the House Health Committee advanced legislation that that would establish a long-term system of care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. House Bill 384 establishes the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder. This 16-person advisory council would make recommendations and provide leadership in program development regarding matters […]
House Republicans Honor Fallen TBI Special Agent With Passage Of House Bill 482
A bill sponsored by House Republicans honoring fallen Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Special Agent De’Greaun Reshun Frazier unanimously passed in the House Chamber this week. House Bill 482 designates the future home of the TBI Crime Lab & Consolidated Headquarters in Madison County to be named the ‘Special Agent De’Greaun ReShun Frazier TBI Crime […]
Representative Phill Roe’s Thoughts on Improving The VA
The men and women who served our country, who risked their lives in the line of duty to protect our freedom and defend our liberties, should be honored, revered and treated with respect. As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and a veteran myself, I feel a duty to help ensure veterans receive […]
Weed Control in Tall Fescue Pastures and Hayfields
After last summers and falls drought, I have been receiving lots of questions about what to expect from this springs hay and pasture fields. We may not have an answer to that question until this spring when warm temperatures allow our grasses to start growing again. One thing that will be important this year is […]
New Law Will Allow School Personnel To Assist Students During Adrenal Crisis
This week, lawmakers passed legislation to give school personnel the ability to administer lifesaving medical treatment to Tennessee students suffering from adrenal insufficiency caused by conditions like Addison’s disease. House Bill 121 permits any properly trained school employee to administer a lifesaving injection as a form of medical treatment to students who are suffering from […]
For a Healthier Jefferson County, Jefferson Joins hosts “After-Hours Event”
Jefferson County Health Council and their Healthier Tennessee subcommittee, Jefferson Joins, will be hosting an After-Hours Event on March the 28th at the Shepard Inn in Dandridge, from 5pm to 8pm. “This is going to be a very special event, and our special guest will be the Honorable Duane Slone,” says Health Council President, Rev. […]
Senators Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Hold Iran Accountable
U.S. Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) today led a group of more than a dozen senators in introducing bipartisan legislation to hold Iran accountable. The legislation, cosponsored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), James E. Risch (R-Idaho), Chris […]