Haslam Proclaims January 12 TN FAFSA Frenzy Day
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has proclaimed Thursday, January 12, as the first “TN FAFSA Frenzy Day,” encouraging high school seniors and current college students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 17 to maintain eligibility for key scholarship programs including Tennessee Promise. Tennessee Promise is the state’s groundbreaking scholarship and […]
Budget Committee Meets for First Time in New Year
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, January 9, 2017, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Scarlett. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Seals and 2nd from Committee Member McGraw the Minutes as corrected were approved. One citizen, Jean Ringe representing the Humane Society, appeared […]
Mineral Rights, White Pine School, and Zoning Dominate County Commission Work Session
Citizen concerns were the largest item of business at the Monday evening, January 9, 2017, Jefferson County Commission Work Session. The Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Main Courtroom was filled with residents waiting to share their concerns with the members of the County Commission. Three topics, the Nyrstar mineral rights issue, the White Pine School Renovation […]
New Study Finds 1 in 5 US Gun Owners Obtained Firearm Without Background Check
One in five U.S. gun owners who obtained a firearm in the past two years did so without a background check, according to a new national survey conducted by researchers at Northeastern University and Harvard University. The study also found the share of gun owners who acquired firearms via private sale without background checks was […]
Rebounding Temperatures After First Measurable Snowfall Of 2017
The first measurable snowfall of 2017 is still hanging around two days after the new year’s most memorable winter weather event thus far. In a season of roller coaster temperatures, the shocking low temperatures that accompanied the January 6th and January 7th snow were a strong reminder from Old Man Winter that the season has […]
Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
For many, the new year brings challenges and the promise of New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions usually aim to make us brighter happier beings, who in most cases are slimmer and have a pocket full of cash. Many of us throw ourselves into our resolutions, but usually end up failing about a month in. Want […]
Top Resolutions for 2017
January (and snow) has arrived, and with it a new year. Now is the time that many of us begin reflecting on how we want to improve our lives and attitudes in the coming months. This time things will be different, we want to love and learn all that we can with the precious three […]
Consumption of Grilled Meat Linked to Higher Mortality Risk Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Findings published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicate that higher consumption of grilled, barbecued, and smoked meat may increase the mortality risk among breast cancer survivors. In the study, entitled “Grilled, Barbecued, and Smoked Meat Intake and Survival Following Breast Cancer,” Humberto Parada, Jr., MPH, and colleagues evaluated the link between grilled/barbecued and smoked meats […]
Commissioner Gonzales Announces Maximum Effective Rate of Interest
The Federal National Mortgage Association has discontinued its free market auction system for commitments to purchase conventional home mortgages. Therefore, the Commissioner of Financial Institutions hereby announces that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans as set by the General Assembly in 1987, Public Chapter 291, for the month of February, 2017 is […]
NASA Selects Two Missions to Explore the Early Solar System
NASA has selected two missions that have the potential to open new windows on one of the earliest eras in the history of our solar system – a time less than 10 million years after the birth of our sun. The missions, known as Lucy and Psyche, were chosen from five finalists and will proceed to mission formulation, with the […]
The Biggest News Stories of 2016
This year has been a roller-coaster ride for many of us. The year has brought heartbreak and surprises, and many have been left in shock and awe. However, we can all agree that it has been a pleasure to take another trip around the sun with the people we love most. Here are the most […]
The Pop Culture Highs and Lows of 2016
Pop culture seems to dominate our lives these days. Celebrities and fashion moguls fascinate us and we seem to be caught up in the spectacles that are their lives. Pop culture gives us a chance to escape from the mundane and for just a few moments step into something beyond the ordinary. Here are the […]
A Year in Review: 2016, July-December
This is the second entry in “A Year in Review,” taking a look back at the last half of 2016. The second half of 2016 featured just as much change and diversity as the first. However, in the middle of difficult circumstances people were greeted to the cheer and all around good feelings of the […]
Holiday Schedule for State and Local Government
In observance of the upcoming New Year’s Day holiday, Tennessee State and Jefferson County Government offices will be closed for business on Monday, January 2, 2017 and Tuesday, January 3, 2017. They will reopen on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 for regular business hours. The Federal Government will be closed for observance of New Year’s Day […]
A Year In Review: 2016, January-June
This is the first entry in “A Year in Review,” covering some important events in the first half of 2016. As we prepare to say goodbye to 2016, many of us will be taking time to reflect on the highs and lows of the past year. 2016 has been a varied year, offering plenty of […]
