School Board Holds Called Meeting
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners held a called meeting on Thursday night at Patriot Academy. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Jarnigan, with only three other voting members available for the evening. First on the agenda for new business was the audit report for 2015. The report was only preliminary, and […]
Jefferson County Commission Holds Special Called Meeting and Work Session
Jefferson County Commission met for a special called meeting and work session Monday night. The session was to prepare for next week’s Regular Quarterly Session, which will be the first of the current fiscal year. Absent from the roll call for the evening was Commissioner Blevens. The Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission approved the rezoning […]
Athletes May Have White Matter Brain Changes 6 Months After a Concussion
New research finds white matter changes in the brains of athletes six months after a concussion. The study will be presented at the Sports Concussion Conference in Chicago, July 8-10, hosted by the American Academy of Neurology, the world’s leading authority on the diagnosis and management of sports-related concussion. The conference brings together leading experts […]
Necessities and Advice for Up and Coming College Students
All the tests have been taken, all the classes have been passed, and all applications mailed off. It finally arrives, that all too important acceptance letter. College is officially around the corner as excitement fills the air. Now what? For many young adults, college will be their first big move from home. Never before have […]
Tax Free Weekend Starts July 29, 2016
It’s that time of the year again! Tax Free Weekend will be quickly upon us as the Tennessee lesigslation has decided to change the date of the tax holiday. Instead of the normal first weekend of August, this year’s tax free weekend will be from midnight on Friday July 29th – midnight Sunday July 31st. […]
A Merry Little Christmas in July
Dog days of summer got you down? Cool off with the icy thoughts of a white Christmas. Christmas in July, that is. While many are setting off on their summer escapades and dreaming of the beach, now is the perfect time to begin preparing for old Saint Nick. Here are some tips that you can […]
Some Dandridge Residents Reporting Discolored Water
Some residents in the Dandridge area may be seeing red, but according to Water Superintendent Mike Norton, that is the color of progress. Recently, the Dandridge Water Department contracted with KUB to bring water to the Dandridge area and customers are now on line with the new water supplier. Though many may see the benefit […]
It’s Tomato Time!
The summer season brings with it special traditions and delicacies that just aren’t as enjoyable all year around. Swimming and fishing just don’t go well with the brisk winds of fall or the harsh snow of winter. The same can be said for the fruit beloved by southerners: the tomato. With the arrival of tomato […]
Vaccinations: A Vital Step Before the Start of the New School Year
Summer is winding down and, believe it or not, the kids will soon be heading back to the classroom. While no one wants to think about homework and practice schedules, parents need to begin preparing children to re-enter school with not only the proper supplies, but also with updated vaccinations. No kid, or anyone for […]
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri Offers Rebuttal
Mayor Alan Palmieri response to Comments by Commissioner David Seal Comments by Commissioner Seal in red highlights are responded to by Mayor Alan Palmieri in blue Inflammatory Language It is one thing to veto legislation. It is another thing entirely to add personal accusations and inflammatory language to the media release associated with the veto. […]
Newly Discovered Planet Has 3 Suns
If you thought Luke Skywalker’s home planet, Tatooine, was a strange world with its two suns in the sky, imagine this: a planet where you’d either experience constant daylight or enjoy triple sunrises and sunsets each day, depending on the seasons, which happen to last longer than human lifetimes. Such a world has been discovered […]
Budget Committee Member Seal Addresses Mayoral Statements On Veto
Inflammatory Language It is one thing to veto legislation. It is another thing entirely to add personal accusations and inflammatory language to the media release associated with the veto. As American citizens, we all expect the executive branch to veto legislative action from time to time. The veto process was designed by the founding fathers […]
The Lake Was Shakin’ Again In 2016
The lake was shakin’ and the dike was rockin bluegrass style, as Shakin’ the Lake 2016 came to town. This year, in addition to the fantastic display of fireworks that always illuminate Douglas Lake and the festivities at The Point Marina, the town side of the lake had some new things to offer. Red, White […]
Tennessee Department of Education Issues Letter of Intent to Award Statewide Testing Contract to Questar
Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that the department intends to award Questar, a national leader in large-scale assessment, a contract to develop and administer Tennessee’s annual state assessments for the 2016-17 school year. In addition, McQueen announced that Tennessee will phase in online administration over multiple years to ensure state, district, […]
General Jimmy Dunn Continues Leadership of District Attorneys
District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn of Cocke County was elected president of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference at its annual meeting. He previously served on the Conference’s Executive Committee for several years. As District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District, Dunn serves Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier counties. As Conference president, Dunn will lead […]
Path to Renovation Topic of Vigorous Discussion for Facilities Committee
The fate of several county buildings was the driving topic of conversation as the Jefferson County Facilities Committee met for the final time for the fiscal year 2015/16. A difference in approach to dealing with the former Department of Education building and the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse brought discussion and two failed motions that would […]
