School Safety Legislation Passes Out Of Education Committee
On Wednesday, members of the House Education Committee supported a new investment to secure our Tennessee schools. Backed by Republican leadership and Governor Lee, House Bill 947 proposes a $40 million investment for the school safety grant fund and additional changes to existing law to prioritize the distribution of these grants to help secure school […]
Civic Seal Legislation Moving Through Committee Process In The House
This week, Republican leaders advanced legislation that establishes the Governor’s Civics Seal program. House Bill 944 recognizes Tennessee’s public schools and school districts that implement high-quality civic education because it is essential to preserving our constitutional democracy. This initiative seeks to promote efforts to increase access to quality civics education, while also developing specific standards […]
House Republicans Pass Legislation Creating Balance Within Community Oversight Boards
This week in Nashville, House Republicans passed House Bill 658, which will create balance within community oversight boards across Tennessee. House Bill 658 balances both the interests of our citizens to voice their opinion while also protecting the fundamental rights of police officers and their families from malicious or politically focused persecution. Community oversight boards […]
ADA Compliance Plan on December Deadline
American Disabilities Act compliance deadline is looming on the horizon for Jefferson County, as well as other counties across the state. With an eye on a December 2019 deadline from Tennessee Department of Transportation for total County compliance, for both County and Schools, Jefferson County Facilities Director David Longmire addressed the issue with the Jefferson […]
Budget Committee Allows Dip into Landfill Funds Despite Ongoing Deficit
Despite an on going audit finding in excess of $3 million dollars deficit for Landfill post closure costs, the Jefferson County Budget Committee recently approved the use of around $588,000. The monies are to be used for excavation and engineering services for a Class III Cell B Closure at the Jefferson County Landfill. The post […]
Flood Damage Assistance Available for Farmers
The Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke Farm Service Agency county committee has requested assistance for damage suffered due to flooding for Cocke County farmers, through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). “If ECP is approved for Jefferson County, then the county office will hold a signup period for producers to request assistance through ECP”, according to James Giffin, County Executive […]
DAR Celebrates Anniversary
“Prelude to Kings Mountain” was the presentation given by Betty Stevens, Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution (TSDAR) Treasurer and Speaker Staff member, at the Third Anniversary Luncheon for the Martha Dandridge Washington (MDW) Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), February 9, at the First United Methodist Church in Dandridge. Regent […]
AG Slatery Urges Congress to Take Action Against Robocalls
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today urged the U.S. Senate to enact the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, legislation to curb illegal robocalls and spoofing. A coalition of 54 attorneys general, led by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. […]
Modern Woodmen Sponsors JCHS Baseball Golf Tourney
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial was the Title Sponsor for the Jefferson County High School baseball team at their annual golf tournament. Richard Hall (MWA Representative) is shown presenting the $1,500 check to Zachary Reese (head coach) and some of the baseball team players.
Low Unemployment Continues Across Much of Tennessee in January
Statistics released Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) show 67 of the state’s 95 counties continued to experience unemployment rates below 5 percent during the first month of 2019. The January unemployment rate is 5 percent or greater in the remaining 28 Tennessee counties. Williamson County has the lowest unemployment […]
FAYE SORRELS
Faye Sorrels, age 92 of White Pine, passed away at Jefferson Park in Dandridge on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Friends may call at their convenience on Saturday, March 16, 2019 between the hours of 1-4:00 pm, Graveside Entombment Service will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2019, 2:00pm in Hamblen Memory Gardens Chapel Mausoleum.
DAR Shines Light on Life Outreach Center
“Our mission is to empower women and men to choose life,” said Cathy Gleason, Chief Executive Officer of Life Outreach Center (LOC), the crisis pregnancy center at 1179 North Hwy. 92, Jefferson City. “We promote healthy families.” Mrs. Gleason spoke at the December meeting of the Martha Dandridge Washington (MDW) Chapter, National Society Daughters of […]
CYNTHIA JO PRATER
CYNTHIA JO PRATER, age 57, of Talbott, TN passed away March 13, 2019. She was a long time employee of the Jefferson City Police Department, worked for several years at Hog Heaven Gun Club, and also Echo Valley Corn Maze. Preceded in death by father, J. W. Horner. She is survived by her husband, Jeff […]
ROBIN DALE SMITH
ROBIN DALE SMITH, age 64, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Preceded in death by father, J. G. Smith. He was a member and deacon of Community Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He retired from NCR after 40 years of service and was currently employed by House Hasson Hardware. He is survived […]