JCHS Students Participate in VFW “Our Voice of Democracy” Audio-Essay Program
Students at Jefferson County High School, along with others across the nation, are taking part in the 2016 VFW Our Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Program. Established in 1947, the Our Voice of Democracy program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic or patriotic-themed recorded essay. This […]
Creatures of the Night: Witches
Scattered throughout literature and local legends are figures of mystery and intrigue. There is one who tempts the fates and controls the heavens, but is often mistreated and misunderstood. The Witch has been a prominent figure in spooky tales and horror movies throughout the world for generations. Want to know more about the wicked witch? […]
‘That Pizza Was #delish!’ What Do Tweets Say About Our Health?
“Coffee” was the most tweeted food in the continental U.S. between mid-2014 to mid-2015 followed by “beer” then “pizza”. Besides hinting at which foods are popular, tweets may reveal something about our health. Communities that expressed positive sentiments about healthy foods were more likely to be healthier overall. Scientists at the University of Utah surveyed […]
DOE Building Renovation Gets Nod from Commission
The Jefferson County Commission voted 19-2 (Tim Seals, David Seal) to use $450,000 of the retainage money from the School’s Building Program to fund the renovation and repair of the Department of Education Building with priority being given to mold, HVAC, hiring an engineer and construction/project manager. Commissioner Scarlett brought the motion, moving to strike […]
Creatures of the Night: Frankenstein
This is the second entry in the Creature of the Night series. In the opening scene of Frankenstein viewers are greeted with the sound of a frightening storm rumbling threateningly as two figures stalk a graveyard. These images would haunt the imaginations of many generations, and make a name for Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. What is […]
Local Mayors and Representatives Form Special Committee for E-911 Funding
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri brought together mayors and representatives from the various municipalities in Jefferson County to discuss needs that are pressing with Jefferson County’s E-911, which serves all areas of Jefferson County. While other First Responder Departments across the County have increased their numbers, Director of E-911 Crowther stated that E-911 has remained largely […]
School Board Restarts Work Sessions
Jefferson County School Board Members met for a Work Session on Thursday evening, October 13, 2016 in the Patriot Academy. Members of the Board heard pricing estimates on carpet and tile costs but it is likely that there will not be a wide spread project until next fiscal year, as that is where replacement falls […]
Vietnam Veterans of America Morristown Chapter Donates Flags for Local Classrooms
In the theme and tradition of the upcoming Veteran’s Day Holiday, the Morristown chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America has begun a program of donating flags to local schools. The program comes in lieu of a mandate from the state that every classroom display a flag. The veterans have made it their mission to […]
Kay Rutherford-Williams Announces Candidacy For Mayor Of Dandridge
Kay Rutherford-Williams is running for Mayor of Dandridge. After being asked by several different groups of citizens to run, Kay, who was born and raised in Dandridge, and because of her love for her heritage said yes! Working Together…Moving Forward is her slogan. She sees the need to maximize the assets of the town recognizing […]
Mayor George Gantte Seeks Re-election For Office Of Dandridge Mayor
I would like to announce that I am seeking re-election for the office of Mayor of the Town of Dandridge. I would like to personally ask each citizen for their support and vote in the upcoming election. In the three terms that I have had the opportunity to serve as your mayor, the town has […]
NASA Adds Up Deadly Hurricane Matthew’s Total Rainfall
A NASA rainfall analysis estimated the amount of rainfall generated by Hurricane Matthew when it moved over the Carolinas. Hurricane Matthew dropped a lot of rain, caused flooding and deaths in the state of North Carolina. Flooding is still widespread in North Carolina. Some rivers in North Carolina such as the Tar and the Neuse […]
County Commission Debates DOE Building
Tuesday saw the Jefferson County Commission convening for their Quarterly Work Session. Preceding the Work Session was a Public Hearing on a request for rezoning of property on Highway 139 belonging to Billy and Katherine Inmon from A-1 to C-2. The request was denied by the Jefferson County Regional Commission. A petition was presented urging […]
Budget Committee Approves White Pine School Additional Funding
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. In order to clean up last month’s officer appointments which conflicted with the time line that is current policy, the Budget Committee opened nominations for officers and Scarlett, McGraw and Huffaker were unanimously re seated. Jean Ringa, of […]
White Pine Receives Grant
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd recently approved more than $27 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to assist Tennessee communities with infrastructure and health and safety projects. Gov. Haslam and Commissioner Boyd along with Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill, and public and private partners, also […]
Creatures of the Night: Werewolf
With the changing of the leaves and the approach of Halloween, the mind turns to the things that go bump in the night, and the creatures that live in our dreams and nightmares. In honor of the spookiest season, Jefferson County Post writer Elizabeth Lane presents a series featuring some of the most iconic figures […]
Nation Celebrates Columbus Day, Monday
If you are looking for mail to be delivered, to purchase car tags or even make a bank deposit, you will have to wait until Tuesday to do your business. On Monday, the Nation will be celebrating Columbus Day, a federal holiday that recognizes the historic role that Christopher Columbus had in the discovery of […]
