Happy April Fools Day from the Jefferson County Post!
Today is the day that jesters look forward to with gleeful anticipation. In a year of “have to” and “do not”, where political correctness reigns supreme, April Fool’s Day or All Fools Day offers the rare opportunity for those looking for a laugh to pull one over on the unsuspecting. Where did April Fool’s Day […]
TDCI Warns Consumers of Nationwide Social Security, Homeland Security Scams
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is advising Tennessee consumers to be wary of callers purporting to represent the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in light of recent warnings from both agencies about nationwide telephone impersonation scams. Both agencies separately said they are currently investigating reports of individuals fraudulently claiming […]
Unemployment Rates Drop In Every County Across Tennessee
The unemployment rate for each of Tennessee’s counties improved in February according to new information released Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Eighty of Tennessee’s 95 counties have an unemployment rate less than 5 percent, a marked improvement from January’s jobless numbers. “It is encouraging when unemployment rates drop in […]
AG Slatery Announces Settlement with Auto Parts Maker
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III announced that Bosch will pay the State of Tennessee $2,291,760 in consumer and environmental civil penalties. The agreement also includes precedent-setting injunctive terms and requires Bosch to maintain robust processes to monitor compliance and to refuse to accommodate requests for software development and programming that could result in the […]
Budget Season Opens For Jefferson County Budget Committee
Budget Season has begun in Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Budget Committee held their first meeting to address the fiscal year 2019/2020 budget on Monday evening, March 25, 2019 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Ten budget committee members, along with the Jefferson County Director of Finance, are charged with presenting the full Jefferson […]
Principal Tommy Arnold Hired As Supervisor Of Federal Programs
Mr. Tommy Arnold has been hired as the Supervisor of Federal Programs for Jefferson County Schools. Mr. Arnold will be a support in other programs as well, with his primary focus on federal programs. “We are excited to have Mr. Arnold in this position. I am confident that his years of service and the experiences […]
New Report Examines Impact of Ineffective Teachers on Students
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released a new report that explores how students in Tennessee’s public schools are impacted when they are taught by an ineffective teacher for two consecutive years. The report was prepared at the request of Senator Dolores Gresham. More than 8,000 Tennessee students (1.6 percent of students included in the study) […]
March Brings Full Agenda For County Commission
The Jefferson County Commission held their March voting meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts called the meeting to order. Absent from roll call were Commissioners Solomon and Patterson. Upon the approval of the minutes (Commissioners Scarlett / Carmichael) and the approval and correction […]
DeFoe Storybook Win In 2019 Bassmaster Classic
Tennessee anglers captured the top two places and posted two additional spots among the top seven in the 2019 Bassmaster Classic. The impressive performances capped off the three-day event in Knoxville. Ott DeFoe put the finishing touches on a storybook performance in his hometown. The Knoxville angler was the overall champion with a total of […]
TDEC Shares Update on Fish Sampling in Nolichucky, Pigeon Rivers
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) in August 2018 issued precautionary fish consumption advisories for smallmouth bass and channel catfish in the downstream portion of the Nolichucky River in Cocke and Hamblen counties and in the downstream portion of the Pigeon River in Cocke County. The advisories were issued due to levels of […]
Gov. Bill Lee Announces $14.8 Million in Broadband Accessibility Grants
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced $14.8 million in broadband accessibility grants that will expand broadband service to more than 8,300 households and businesses in 17 counties across Tennessee. “I am pleased to announce that we are getting our rural areas up to speed and expanding broadband in the areas that need it most,” said Lee. […]
When it Comes to Monarchs, Fall Migration Matters
Scientists studying monarch butterflies have traditionally focused on two sources for their decline – winter habitat loss in Mexico and fewer milkweed plants in the Midwest. New research conducted by Michigan State University and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, however, shows that a critical piece of the butterfly’s annual cycle was missing […]
Multi Sports Field Topic of Discussion at School Board Meeting
Jefferson County High School is on its way to an athletic facility upgrade that will answer the needs of several student athletes, as well as putting Title IX concerns to rest. Thursday, March 14, 2019, the Jefferson County School Board met in a Work Session/Voting meeting at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The School Board […]
Consumers Must Be Wary of Flood-Damaged Vehicles After Disaster
As Tennessee property owners recover from February’s heavy flooding and severe weather, the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission, which is part of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Regulatory Boards, reminds consumers to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles that will likely be popping up for sale. After a flood or natural disaster, […]
Lawmakers Celebrate Annual ‘Ag Day On The Hill’ Event
House lawmakers joined with farmers and agriculture groups from across the state this week to celebrate Tennessee’s annual ‘Ag Day on the Hill’eventat the Cordell Hull Building in Nashville. The event coincides with National Agriculture Week and recognizes the important contributions of farmers and forestland owners provide to the state and nation. This year’s ‘Ag […]
Republican Leaders Pass Legislation To Stop Elder Abuse
This week, House Republicans supported House Bill 249 on Thursday, in efforts to stop elder abuse in Tennessee. House Bill 249 requires the task force to assess the current status of elders and other vulnerable adults covered by the Tennessee Adult Protection Act related to financial exploitation. The panel will also examine existing barriers, services, […]
