2019 National Safe Boating Week Underway
The 2019 National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24 and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating to promote the wear of life jackets as the summer boating season starts in full force. National Safe Boating Week is annually held the week prior to Memorial Day weekend. Boating partners across the United States and […]
Equine Piroplasmosis Detected in 22 Tennessee Horses
The state veterinarian’s office is investigating an outbreak of Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) in a group of racing Quarter Horses in Middle Tennessee. Twenty-two horses have tested positive for EP in five locations within Bedford, Rutherford, and Williamson Counties. The horses are all under quarantine and being treated. EP is a blood parasite that affects equines. […]
PHYLLIS ANN HAYES
Phyllis Ann Hayes, 73 , of Talbott went to be with the lord at her home surrounded by her family on May 16, 2019. She was saved at a young age and was a faithful member of Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She is proceeded in death by her father and mother Wilson and Pauline […]
GEORGE BEWLEY MORGAN
George Bewley Morgan, age 79 of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jefferson City. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Rachel Morgan, children, Mark Edward Morgan and Thomas Daniel Morgan, siblings, Magdalene Morgan Harbin, Argel Morgan, Luther Morgan, […]
Tennessee Basketball’s Grant Williams Decides to Stay in Draft
University of Tennessee forward Grant Williams announced Friday his decision to forgo his senior season, and stay in the NBA Draft. Coming off a stellar Volunteer Basketball Season, Williams played a major part for 2018-2019. The 6’7 junior averaged 18.8 points per game, 7.2 rebounds, and a field goal rate of 56.5%. Williams announced in […]
Congratulations Jefferson County High School Class of 2019
The moment that over 400 students have waited the last 13 years for, finally came around Saturday Morning. The community arrived in full force to honor the Jefferson County High School Class of 2019. The 44th Commencement Ceremony, was full of excitement, hope, and of course the Pomp and Circumstance that one would expect with […]
JCHS Seniors Recognized at Honors Night
Graduation is just around the corner, and before the big ceremony on Saturday, Jefferson County High School took one last chance to honor its Class of 2019 with Honors Night. Countless scholarships were awarded, along with department awards, and students who were at the top of their class. Congratulations to the Class of 2019 for […]
Jefferson County High School Honors Underclassmen During 2019 Honors Night
Monday night, Jefferson County High School held its annual Underclass Honors Night at the Carson-Newman University Student Activities Center. The evening honored 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who earned many accolades among their peers. Congratulations to all the students on a great school year! Girls State Representatives: Karissa Long, Sarah Tollefson, and Kaitlyn Williams. […]
JAMES “DICK” JACKSON
James Richard “Dick” Jackson, 89 years old, of Dandridge, TN (formerly Sylmar, CA) went to be with his beloved wife Irene on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 2:40 am in Knoxville, TN. Dick was born May 3, 1930 in Spelter, West Virginia, the son of Harry and Florence Jackson. He is preceded in death by […]
BILLY JOE SARTAIN
Billy Joe Sartain, age 81 of White Pine, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 12, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Cody Sartain, parents; Rueben (Joe) and Rosie Sartain, brothers; Robert, Alvin and Homer Sartain. He is survived by his children: Dennis Sartain and wife Kathy, Benny Sartain […]
General Assembly Enhances Tennessee’s Statue Of Limitation Laws Against Child Predators
Members of the House and Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation designed to enhance Tennessee’s Statute of Limitations laws against child predators this year. House Bill 565 removes the statute of limitations for all felony crimes committed against a child if the victim is under 13 years of age or if he or she is 13-17 years […]
Republicans Pass Legislation To Curb Fentanyl In Tennessee
House Republicans also passed multiple pieces of legislation this year to fight back against Tennessee’s opioid and drug epidemic. House Bill 942, changes the penalties to a Class B felony for 15 grams or more or a Class A felony for 150 grams or more of fentanyl. Additionally, House Bill 705 adds the sale or […]
Bill Promoting Civics Education Passes
The General Assembly passed House Bill 944 recognizing Tennessee’s public schools and school districts that implement high-quality civic education because it is essential to preserving our constitutional democracy. In partnership with the Secretary of State’s office, this initiative seeks to promote efforts to increase access to quality civics education, while also recognizing our schools for […]
Republicans Work To Increase Transparency Within The Education System
Republican leaders supported legislation that will help increase transparency within the education system this year. House Bill 946 requires a Local Education Agency (LEA) to report to the Department of Education how additional funds were used for each year an LEA receives an increase in funding for salaries and wages. We are committed to increasing […]
Republican-Led Initiative To Expand Access To Vocational & Technical Training Passes House
The House of Representatives has passed House Bill 949, also known as the GIVE Act, to expand access to vocational and technical training for Tennessee students by a 92-0 vote. One of Governor Lee’s first initiatives, this $25 million investment is a two-pronged approach that utilizes regional partnerships to develop work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities. […]
The House Passes Legislation To Improve School Bus Safety
Legislation protecting students from unlawful drivers in Tennessee was also approved earlier this year. House Bill 268 provides an option for local education agencies (LEA) and school systems to install, operate, and maintain external cameras on school buses for the purpose of recording vehicles that fail to stop upon approaching a school bus. Additionally, House […]