County Commission Works Toward End of Fiscal Year
Jefferson County Commissioners will meet later this week to deal with end of year housekeeping and address the fiscal year 2017/18 budget proposal. Last week they met in a work session that followed three public hearings. Of the three hearings, only one had any public input, which was a rezoning request from A-1 to C-2 […]
Census: Tennessee’s Median Age Continues to Grow
Since the 2010 census, Tennessee’s population has continued to age and 2016 was no exception, according to the data released today by the US Census Bureau and disseminated by the Tennessee State Data Center. The center is housed within the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research in UT’s Haslam College of Business. Tennessee’s 2016 median age was […]
Governor Haslam’s Weekly Wrap-up
Governor Haslam, Commissioner Rolfe to Make Economic Development Trip to Europe Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe will travel to Europe from June 26 to June 30 for an economic development trip designed to strengthen ties with European businesses and increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in Tennessee. […]
‘Tis The Season: Wildlife Should Remain Wild
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officials are experiencing an increase in the illegal removal of wildlife and wishes to remind people that not only is taking wildlife from nature unlawful, it can have harmful effects on humans, pets, and wildlife populations. Animals most often taken include fawns, turtles, squirrels and baby raccoons. Sometimes the intent is […]
Patient Race and Gender Are Important In Predicting Heart Attacks in ER
Researchers at the George Washington University (GW) found that certain symptoms are more and less predictive of patients’ risk for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which includes heart attack, in patients of different gender and race. “When people come to the emergency department with chest pain or shortness of breath, emergency physicians must diagnose the cause. […]
The Summer Solstice is Here!
If this Wednesday feels especially long, it’s not just you. Today, June 21, 2017, is actually the longest day of the year, the first day of summer, and the day of the summer solstice. That seems like a lot to take place on just one day! The date of the summer solstice is based on […]
State 2017 IMPROVE Act Increases Vehicle Registration Fees To Fund Road And Bridge Projects
The 2017 IMPROVE Act was signed into law funding 1,000 road and bridge projects across Tennessee’s 95 counties. In order to fund the improvements one portion of the plan calls for an increase in certain vehicle registration fees. 100% of the increase goes to the state highway fund. The IMPROVE Act also reduced various taxes in other areas of […]
Tennessee Department of Human Services Encourages All Tennesseans to “Look Before You Lock”
Temperatures are heating up with the start of summer only days away. The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) Child Care Licensing Team is increasing its focus on transportation. TDHS Child Care Licensing program evaluators will conduct additional unannounced visits to child care agencies approved to transport children. These visits are conducted during hot summer […]
Tennessee AG Leads Nationwide Investigation to Combat the Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today announced Tennessee is one state leading a bipartisan coalition of a majority of Attorneys General from across the country as part of an effort to combat the opioid epidemic. The Attorneys General are conducting comprehensive investigations into the widespread prescribing and use of opioids, as well as the […]
Canine Influenza Detected in Dogs in Tennessee
The state veterinarian is advising dog owners to monitor their pets due to reports of canine influenza in Tennessee. The UT College of Veterinary Medicine recently confirmed detection of canine influenza (CI) in four dogs in East Tennessee. The illness in three of the dogs is believed to have originated at a dog show in […]
Representative Andrew Farmer Appointed To National Law, Criminal Justice, & Public Safety Committee
State Representative Andrew Farmer (R–Sevierville) has been appointed to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety Committee by the Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Beth Harwell. The NCSL Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety Committee addresses underlying principles for a balanced state-federal system and takes policy positions to preserve state sovereignty […]
Happy Father’s Day from the Jefferson County Post!
It’s a day honoring some of the most important men in our lives and the special role they have played in shaping us: Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, 2017. The holiday has a varied past and has transitioned through many phases throughout American’s history, some of which is controversial. The big difference for many […]
Tennessee Department of Education Awards Nearly $5 Million to Increase Number of High Quality School Options for Students
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen has announced the 10 schools selected to receive a total of $5 million as part of the state’s Charter School Program (CSP) grants. This funding will support newly authorized, non-profit operators through start-up and replication of successful high-quality school options for students and families in Tennessee. “All of our students deserve […]
Town of Dandridge Passes 2017/18 Budget
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the fiscal year 2017/18 budget Tuesday evening, June 13, 2017. Although the budget document contained no property tax increase it did not receive unanimous approval, passing with a 5-2 vote. Alderman Kesterson and Alderwoman Elder voted against the motion to approve the budget document which […]
State Fire Marshal: Keep Safety in Mind When Grilling this Summer
Summertime is the peak season for grilling, and unfortunately, grilling fires. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office shares important guidelines to help outdoor cooks make fire safety a priority when grilling this summer. From 2012-2016, Tennessee fire departments responded to 217 fires involving grills, hibachis or barbeques. Those fires resulted in three civilian injuries, four […]
Morristown Police Department Continues to Investigate Robbery
The Morristown Police Department continues to investigate the robbery and assault of a female clerk which occurred at the Deluxe Inn on East Andrew Johnson Highway yesterday afternoon. An unknown male entered the lobby of the hotel, jumped over the registration desk and grabbed the female clerk. She was able to escape and run to […]
