County Commission Overrides VETO, Approves White Pine Funding, and Allocates Extra Money for Some Fire Departments and Rescue Squad
The fiscal year 2017/18 budget will stand, following Monday’s regular quarterly voting meeting. During the July 21st meeting, the County Commission voted 15-4 to override the Mayoral Veto that was issued last month. Making the motion to override was County Commissioner David Seal, with Commissioner Douglas offering a 2nd. Voting in opposition of the override […]
Safety Tips to Close the Summer
The scorching heat outside reminds us that, although August might be slowly creeping around the corner, we are still in the dog days of summer. With summer still in full swing, parents and children should be reminded that just because the same routine of pool, fun, and sun has been repeated for weeks now, does […]
Getting Back into the School Routine
As much as some might not want to hear it, it’s back to school time here in East Tennessee. Back to school means getting back in the routines of getting to bed earlier, making sure to do homework, getting to those after school practices, and making sure that there is still time to have fun […]
Morristown Parents Endow Scholarship in Memory of Their Son
Dean and Priscilla Mills of Morristown, Tennessee, have given the university $25,000 to endow a scholarship in memory of their son Jonathan, who died in 2016 at age 28 of complications from an asthma attack. “We have so many good memories, and Jonathan had many, many friends and extended family who loved him and will […]
School Board Acts to Fund Phase II of White Pine School Project
The Jefferson County School Board approved funding late last week that would allow for the completion of Phase II at White Pine School. School Board Member Cox, who represents the White Pine district, brought two motions during Thursday’s meeting to secure funding to complete the renovation and addition project at White Pine School. Previously, the […]
Is Your Child Vaccinated?
School is just around the corner for many around the area, and with that comes the usual back to school to-do list. Along with getting that new backpack and pens, you might consider taking a trip to your family doctors office. Many schools and daycares around the area have specific requirements on the types of […]
Haslam Announces Lowest Unemployment Rate in State History
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips today announced Tennessee’s unemployment rate for June 2017 was 3.6 percent, the lowest in Tennessee recorded history. The June 2017 preliminary seasonally adjusted rate surpasses the previous low of 3.7 percent from March 2000. The state has not experienced an unemployment […]
Carson-Newman Taps Scott Faulkenberry To Lead Its Advancement Division
Faulkenberry joins C-N as Advancement Chief Carson-Newman President Randall O’Brien has selected Scott Faulkenberry to serve as vice president for Advancement, and thereby oversee the University’s expansion of friends, funds and donor base. He comes to Carson-Newman from Jefferson County’s Economic Development Alliance (EDA), where he served as executive director. Faulkenberry will lead the development […]
State Representative Andrew Farmer Announces Funding Approval For Mountain View Upgrades
State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) announced today that the State Building Commission has officially approved funding for facility wide upgrades to the Mountain View Youth Development Center in Dandridge. These updates include the replacement of kitchen and food services equipment; overhauling the freezer and cooler; replacing window heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and rooftop […]
“Baby It’s Hot Outside” – Christmas In July
As the thermometer reaches into the red, Christmas enthusiasts are immersing themselves in the Holidays. Though it is still five months until Christmas, Christmas in July is in full swing. For many, July signals the time to begin planning for the Holiday season. Christmas movies fill the schedule lineups on television, and retail stores offer […]
Shark Scavenging Helps Reveal Clues about Human Remains
Shark feeding habits are helping scientists identify marks on human bones found in the ocean. By analyzing shark scavenging behavior, the University of Florida’s C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory identified which marks were left behind by sharks, what species of sharks made the marks and where the feedings might have occurred. Most research focuses on […]
Hot Gifts to Grab Early for Christmas
Christmas in July is finally here, and now it is time to start gathering your list and sitting down to make this holiday season less stressful for yourself. Want to know what the kids will be begging for come early November? What follows is a list of the projected hottest toys this holiday season. So […]
Easter Island Not Victim of ‘Ecocide’, Analysis of Remains Shows
Analysis of remains found on Rapa Nui, Chile (Easter Island) provides evidence contrary to the widely-held belief that the ancient civilization recklessly destroyed its environment, according to new research co-conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York. “The traditional story is that over time the people of Rapa Nui used up their […]
State Fire Marshal Offers Home Safety Tips for National Pet Fire Safety Day
Tennessee animal lovers know that pets can be a great source of companionship. Unfortunately, pet owners may be unaware of how easily animals can not only be the victim of a home fire, but the unintentional cause of a fire as well. In recognition of National Pet Fire Safety Day (July 15, 2017), the Tennessee […]
Is Teacher Burnout Contagious?
Burnout among young teachers appears to be contagious, indicates a new study led by Michigan State University education scholars. The study found a significant link between burnout among early-career teachers and exposure to both a school-wide culture of burnout and burnout among the young teachers’ closest circle of colleagues. Surprisingly, the link was stronger to […]
Two Large Studies Link Higher Coffee Consumption to Reduced Risk for Death
1. Two large studies link higher coffee consumption to reduced risk for death* For the first time, researchers also studied coffee’s effect on white and non-white populations. *Video available for download: HD video soundbites of experts discussing their findings available at http://www.dssimon.com/MM/ACP-coffee. Abstract: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M16-2945 Abstract: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M16-2472 Editorial: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M17-1503 Free summary for patients: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/P17-9041 Study URLs go live when the embargo […]
