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 […]
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, […]
