Voluntary Recall on Select 5 oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil and 5 oz. Canned Chuck Light Tuna in Water
Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a 2,745 cases (equal to 107,280 cans) of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was […]
County Commission Holds First of Week’s Two Meetings
March 14th brought a return to the regular Jefferson County Commission Work Session and Voting Meeting Schedule following a month off from County business. This week the Commission will pack both their Work Session and Voting Meeting into a four day period to accommodate Commissioners that want to take advantage of the School System’s spring […]
Tennessee Department of Human Services Kicks Off No Tennessee Child Hungry Awareness Campaign
Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Dr. Raquel Hatter announced the launch of an awareness campaign calling attention to childhood hunger in Tennessee and urging Tennesseans to pledge support to help ensure no Tennessee child goes hungry. In Tennessee, more than half a million children may go hungry each day. One in four Tennessee […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison Hosts Young Constituents As Pages For The Tennessee General Assembly
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) hosted Colby and Ryan Frazier, from Centerview, to visit with him, learn about the General Assembly, and serve as official pages for the Tennessee House of Representatives. The General Assembly’s Page Program is an opportunity for young students to be actively involved in the legislative body of Tennessee. During the student’s […]
Private Sale Of Jefferson County Government Buildings?
The concept of a new Jefferson County Complex, that would be the home to most County offices, has been a topic of off and on discussion for several years. However, more recently the viability of such a project has moved to the forefront with the Jefferson County Facilities Committee and a document has been generated […]
Spring Break Safety Tips
Spring break is a great time for the family to get away from the cold, dark days of winter and have some fun in the sun. Keep your family safe while on your trip by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Please feel free to use them in any print or […]
Daylight Savings Time 2016 Begins March 13
Night owls are in for a tough readjustment starting this Sunday. Daylight Savings Time 2016 officially begins Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 A.M., robbing late risers all across America of an hour of sleep. Despite the disruption to people’s schedules, DST has a number of benefits. Any area that is driven by tourism, as well […]
Baker Center Releases Scorecard, Ranks US States According to Energy, Economy, and Environment
Energy, economic performance, and environmental quality are fundamentally linked. This makes it challenging to craft public policy to combat the effects of climate change. UT’s Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy has released an inaugural Energy Scorecard for the American States, which includes a visual and interactive map to address this policy challenge. “The […]
Tennessee National Guard deploys Public Affairs Detachment to Cuba
Soldiers from the 118th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment said goodbye to family and friends during a ceremony at the Hall of Flags, Joint Forces Headquarters, Tennessee National Guard on February 16, 2016. The first stop along their journey is Fort Hood, Texas where they will undergo final training before continuing on to the United States Naval Base, Guantanamo […]
Video Games Improve Brain Connections in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Playing “brain-training” video games may help improve some cognitive abilities of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) by strengthening neural connections in an important part of their brains, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. MS is a disease of the central nervous system that results in damage to the protective covering of […]
Resident Trapped In Trailer Fire
A Tuesday morning house fire in Dandridge sent one man to the hospital, according to officials on the scene. Curtis Layman, of High Street, suffered from smoke inhalation after being trapped in a fire at his residence. Several pets were also reported to have been in the home and, though some are thought to have […]
Spring is in the Air
After weathering a brisk February, warm weather lovers will bask in early spring like temperatures this week. With predictions showing the thermometer hovering in the upper 70s by mid week, it appears that Old Man Winter may have released his grasp on East Tennessee. Though the official start of spring is still several weeks away, […]
Using a Computer, Social Activities Tied to Reduced Risk of Memory Decline
Keeping the brain active with social activities and using a computer may help older adults reduce their risk of developing memory and thinking problems, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 68th Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada, April 15 to 21, 2016. “The results show the […]
Low Income Housing Targets Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community – Will Gatlinburg Step Up or Step Aside?
Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Community, the largest group of independent artisans in North America, may soon have a new neighbor. The Glades Road loop that houses the popular tourist attraction has attracted the attention of a developer looking to cash in on the low income tax credit program that is offered by the Tennessee Housing […]
Mandated Restitution Fines in Effect for Convictions in Illegal Killing, Possession of Big Game Wildlife
In order to create stiffer penalties for those convicted of illegally killing or possessing big game species, the Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation last year that creates restitution for illegally taken big game animals. The change in the law was the result of a group of concerned citizens who were experiencing numerous incidents of people […]
Tennessee State Park Hosts Statewide Hikes to Celebrate Spring
Tennessee’s 56 State Parks are hosting statewide hikes and a photo contest on March 19 to celebrate the coming of spring. All hikes will be guided by Park staff who can speak to the natural, cultural and historical treasures that Tennessee State Parks has to offer. From the cypress swamps of the Mississippi River in […]
