TDOT Halts Highway Construction for Christmas Holiday
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 8:00 p.m. […]
Report: Tennessee, US Economies to Continue Growing in 2018
The Tennessee and US economies will continue to have sustained growth in 2018, according to a report released December 19 by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. “The economy is on a roll and growth should continue into 2018 and beyond,” said Matt Murray, associate director of the center and project director for the 2018 […]
Last Minute Gifts Ideas for the Christmas Shopping Frenzy
The holidays can be a stressful time of the year for everyone. Coordinating schedules, finding much needed family time, cooking, shopping… it’s enough to drive even the best of us crazy. On top of all that comes the pressure of finding the perfect holiday gift for those you love, and even though it’s the thought […]
Broadband Internet Update
After holding four town hall meetings across Jefferson County on the subject of broadband internet distribution, three things are clear, 1) the demand for broadband internet service in underserved rural areas is extremely high, 2) broadband is desperately needed by consumers, students, and businesses that are located in rural areas, and 3) the Broadband Accessibility […]
Our Memory Shifts into High Gear when We Think about Raising Our Children, New Study Shows
Human memory has evolved so people better recall events encountered while they are thinking about raising their offspring, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York. “Our ability to think and memorize information arises from our nervous systems,” said Binghamton University Distinguished Professor of Psychology Ralph Miller. […]
School Board Holds Final Meeting of 2017
The Jefferson County School Board met Thursday evening, the eve of the last day of school for students and staff before the holiday break. This was the final meeting for the 2017 calendar year for the School Board and the last meeting where Director of Schools Dr. Charles Edmonds would be at the helm of […]
November 2017 State Revenues Show Increase From Previous Year, Yet Less Than Budgeted Estimate
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin announced Thursday that overall November state revenues were $957.3 million, which is 5.55 percent more than November 2016, but $4.1 million less than the budgeted estimate. “Overall November revenues posted positive gains compared to the same time period one year ago,” Martin said. “Sales tax revenues, […]
Park Seeks Tips Regarding Damage to Elkmont Cabins
The National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) is seeking witnesses who may have information regarding a recent human-caused fire that caused damage to cabins in the Elkmont Historic District. US Park Rangers responded to an initial report of the fire at about 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. The damaged cabins are located […]
New Requirements Proposed for Herbicide Use
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is proposing new rules and requirements for use of herbicides containing dicamba in the commercial production of cotton and soybeans. TDA is seeking approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Special Local Needs [24(c)] label to further restrict use of new formulation products in Tennessee including […]
What Do High School Athletes, Their Parents and Coaches Know About Concussion?
Most high school athletes, their parents and coaches can identify the possible effects of concussion, but only about one-third know that it is a brain injury. Those findings are outlined in a new Mayo Clinic study. Athletes were more likely than parents and coaches to correctly identify a concussion as a brain injury. Identifying trends […]
TDH Reminds Tennesseans It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
The holidays are about celebrating the season and spending time with family and friends. Because influenza and other viruses are easily spread where groups of people gather together, it is important to do your part to keep everyone around you healthy. “We want to protect our family, friends and community from illness during this special […]
County Commissioner David Seal Announces Candidacy For Re-Election
County Commissioner David Seal announces his candidacy for re-election in the August 2018 County General Election. The candidate points to four major issues in seeking another term on County Commission; exercising fiscal responsibility for the benefit of all taxpayers, protecting private property rights, promoting accountability and transparency of government, and promoting economic development that is […]
Temple Research: Canola Oil Linked to Worsened Memory & Learning Ability in Alzheimer’s
Canola oil is one of the most widely consumed vegetable oils in the world, yet surprisingly little is known about its effects on health. Now, a new study published online December 7 in the journal Scientific Reports by researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) associates the consumption of canola oil in […]
NORAD is Ready to Track Santa’s Flight
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey! The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, launching Dec. 1, features Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities, and more. The website is available in eight languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Chinese. […]
AEC Crews Head to Georgia
AEC released line crews today at noon, to assist in power restoration efforts in Georgia. Utilities began requesting assistance after winter storms moved through the area on Friday, causing thousands of outages. AEC crews will work in Habersham EMC’s service area in Clarkesville, GA (Northeast GA). The Georgia utility serves about 33,000 members and reports […]
Diabetes Prevention Begins With You
As the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, diabetes is the primary cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations and adult-onset blindness. The Tennessee Department of Health encourages individuals to take the necessary steps to prevent this disease. “More than one in ten people in Tennessee have diabetes and about 250,000 Tennesseans are […]
