Evidence Containing Dangerous Drug Combinations Submitted to TBI Lab
Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are concerned about recent evidence submissions to the TBI crime lab. Two different pieces of evidence from ongoing drug cases contained a deadly combination of drugs, and Agents are worried that there are more lethal blends of drugs being sold and used […]
POE ANNOUNCES FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
Kevin Poe has announced his candidacy for the office of Circuit Court Clerk in Jefferson County. Kevin held a recent campaign kick-off event on November 4th at the Brazelton Lodge #190 F&AM in Dandridge. Born and raised in Jefferson County, Kevin has lived a career committed to public service. Kevin currently serves as a criminal […]
Toys to Check Out This Christmas Season
With the passing of November, the holiday season is upon us, and everyone is eager to get to Christmas. If you are looking to get some of your holiday shopping out of the way before a last minute scramble, or just looking for some gift ideas before you head out we, are here to help. […]
New Software Can Verify Someone’s Identity by their DNA in Minutes
In the science-fiction movie Gattaca, visitors only clear security if a blood test and readout of their genetic profile matches the sample on file. Now, cheap DNA sequencers and custom software could make real-time DNA-authentication a reality. Researchers at Columbia University and the New York Genome Center have developed a method to quickly and accurately […]
State Fire Marshal Warns of Increased Fire, CO Risks During Heating Season
Although Tennessee is experiencing mild temperatures this week, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that winter is indeed coming, and bringing with it an increased risk for home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. The SFMO urges consumers to take safety measures to avoid the hazards that can result from using household heating appliances […]
UT Study: Tennessee’s Uninsured Number Up Slightly, But Still Near 20-Year Low
A University of Tennessee, Knoxville report released today shows that Tennessee’s overall uninsured rate increased from the 2016 level of 5.5 percent to 6 percent in 2017. Nonetheless, the reported uninsured rate is still at one of the lowest levels in the past two decades. The report entitled The Impact of TennCare: A Survey of Recipients, […]
Dandridge Bridge SR92 (Blue/Green Bridge) Blasted Thursday Morning – Video
The Dandridge (SR 92) Bridge was originally built by the Nashville Bridge Company between 1942-1944. The Dandridge Bridge is vital in that it provides a direct route from the city of Dandridge to the residents of the Chestnut Hill area. The replacement of the existing bridge was let to contract on October 16, 2015. The […]
Governor Haslam Designates 22 Healthier Tennessee Communities
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness CEO Richard Johnson today designated 22 communities as Healthier Tennessee Communities. The recognition honors Anderson, Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Cumberland, DeKalb, Giles, Grundy, Hamblen, Hardeman, Henderson, Houston, Lake, Marshall, McNairy, Obion, Roane, Sevier, Tipton, Trousdale and Unicoi counties and the city of Spring Hill for […]
LU ANN BALLEW ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
Attorney Lu Ann (Hatcher) Ballew announces her candidacy for Circuit Court Judge, Part I, for the 4th Judicial District, which serves Sevier, Cocke, Jefferson, and Grainger Counties. The vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Ben W. Hooper, II. The Circuit Court Judge presides over civil and criminal cases, including jury trials. She […]
Unemployment Rate 3% in Jefferson County
Nearly all Tennessee counties continued to have unemployment rates below 5.0 percent in October 2017, following a record-breaking September when, for the first time ever, each of the state’s 95 counties experienced a rate below 5.0 percent. October marked the fifth consecutive month Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate was in record territory, matching the all-time low […]
County Commission Holds Last Regular Meeting of 2017
Two resolutions that would have changed the approach to economic development in Jefferson County failed to find favor with the Jefferson County Commission when they met for their regular voting meeting last week. Resolution 2017-51 and Resolution 2017-52, which addressed Chamber of Commerce Accountability for open records and restructuring the hierarchy of economic development respectively, […]
Retail Expert: Holiday Shoppers Will Spend More, Break Online Sales Records
Adobe Digital Insights predicts the 2017 holiday season to be the first to break $100 billion in online sales, a 13 percent increase from last year. “To take advantage of projected trends, retailers need to ensure consumers’ online experiences are positive,” said Ann Fairhurst, professor and head of UT’s Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism […]
Shop “Small” this Saturday
Linda McMahon, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is reminding Americans that shopping on Small Business Saturday supports America’s thriving small businesses. “Small Business Saturday is about supporting local businesses and creating jobs in communities all across America,” said McMahon. “Shopping small this Saturday is the perfect opportunity for Americans to support their local […]
Organized Retail Crime on the Rise
Organized retail crime is continuing to grow, with 67 percent of retailers surveyed reporting an increase in the past year, according to the 13th annual ORC study released today by the National Retail Federation. The survey of retail loss prevention employees found that 96 percent of responding companies had experienced ORC in the past year. […]
Happy Thanksgiving from the Jefferson County Post!
The morning is crisp and cold, with leaves swirling around in the late autumn air. Today, November 23, 2017, is the holiday that many have been waiting for: Thanksgiving! It’s time to gear up for our Thanksgiving feasts and some much needed family time. Have you ever thought about how all our Thanksgiving traditions got […]
Thanksgiving Fare with Local Flair: Turkey and Dressing
Thanksgiving can be one of the happiest holidays of the year, but can, at the same time, be one of the most stressful. This is doubly true for those families who are hosting the holiday for the first time. To make your holiday season just a little easier, Jefferson County Post feature writer Elizabeth Lane […]
