Actions of Baneberry Under Investigation
At the request of the District Attorney General’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, the State of Tennessee Comptroller’s Office initiated an investigation into actions of both current and former management and staff for the City of Baneberry. The scope of the investigation spanned the time from July 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015. […]
Triceratops Gets a Cousin; Researchers Identify Another Horned Dinosaur Species
The Ceratopsia family is growing again. Researchers have described a new species of plant-eating dinosaur, Hualianceratops wucaiwanensis, that stood on its hind feet and was about the size of a spaniel. It is similar in age to the oldest-known member of the “horned dinosaurs,” Yinlong downsi, although both are hornless. The findings will be published in PLOS […]
Merry Christmas, Chancellor; Niceley, Faison & Farmer Weigh In
Chancellor Cheek, the chief decision maker for the University of Tennessee’s Knoxville Campus, is back in the spotlight again for his Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s recent post regarding UTK’s holiday parties and celebrations. Just a few short months ago the university was in the news for another post from the Office of Diversity and […]
Santa Stops By
The Town of Dandridge welcomed a special visitor on Thursday, December 3, 2015, as Santa Claus came to the Historic Town Square. His visit was in conjunction with the annual lighting of the Town Christmas tree on the Courthouse steps. Students from Dandridge Elementary School added their voices to the event and the Dandridge Ministerial […]
School Board Moves Towards Interviews for White Pine Project
The Jefferson County School Board met last week to discuss the White Pine School renovation project and address concerns that a previous motion regarding the scope of design for the project did not include classroom additions. Though there were some differing opinions from the Board about the intent of the previous motion vs the actual […]
Half of Those Who Need Them Not Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Medications
More than a third of American adults are eligible to take cholesterol-lowering medications under the current guidelines or were already taking them – but nearly half of them are not, according to a report by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers published in the current issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Blacks and Mexican […]
Discuss Dietary Supplements with Your Healthcare Provider to Reduce Risks
If you are using or considering using products marketed as dietary supplements, the Tennessee Department of Health recommends talking with your healthcare provider to understand your needs and risks. This TDH recommendation follows a recent study led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration which reported injuries and […]
State Fire Marshal Reminds Tennesseeans to Heat Homes Safely
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Tennesseans to keep safe and warm as colder weather becomes more common across the state. Residents are urged to use extra caution with the use of alternate heat sources. “The arrival of colder weather means many people will begin to heat their homes with fireplaces, woodstoves, and space […]
Haslam Announces Next Step in Drive to 55
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the next step in the Drive to 55: ensuring that colleges and universities are organized, supported and empowered in efforts to increase the number of Tennesseans with a postsecondary credential to 55 percent by 2025. To enhance student success across higher education the plan includes key strategies to provide […]
Do They Stay or Do They Go?
The Jefferson County Commission will be faced with the question of where to house the Department of Education and other government offices. Before breaking for Thanksgiving holidays, the County Facilities Committee met to review a County Complex Benefit Analysis, prepared by Jefferson County Finance Director Potts at the request of the Committee. Potts estimated around […]
Giving Up the Keys Equals Increased Risk of Health Problems in Older Adults
Older adults who have stopped driving are almost two times more likely to suffer from depression and nearly five times as likely to enter a long-term care facility than those who remain behind the wheel, according to a new report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Columbia University. The study examined older […]
CDC Responds to Broad Challenges Facing US Cancer Survivors
The number of cancer survivors — people who live after a cancer diagnosis — is expected to grow substantially over the next few decades as the U.S. population ages and as early detection methods and treatments continue to improve. Updates on how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is helping Americans meet the challenges […]
After Losing Out to Disney’s Frozen Last Year, Barbie Back on Top of Girls’ Toy Lists
After losing her crown to Disney’s Frozen characters in 2014, Barbie is back on top of the National Retail Federation’s Top Toys list for the 2015 holiday season. The survey, which is conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, asks holiday shoppers what toys they plan to buy for the children in their life and among […]
Shop Small, Shop Local on Saturday
It is no secret that before the turkey begins to settle an estimated that more than 60 million holiday shoppers will be hitting the stores in search of a great deal and that elusive item. There is no denying that Black Friday or Post Turkey Thursday or even Cyber Monday is owned by Big Box […]
Dandridge Kicks off Christmas with 1st Annual Merriment on Main Street
Christmas cheer was in the air Saturday as downtown Dandridge hosted “Merriment on Main Street.” Whether it was enjoying the great food provided by The Patty Wagon, or helping children write their letters to Santa, a good time was easy to find at the downtown to-do. Santa wasn’t the only Christmas icon getting some attention, […]
All Dressed up for the Holidays
Jefferson County’s Grand Dame is dressed for the holiday season and looking spectacular, thanks to the dedicated volunteers that put in many hours on her behalf. Glenmore Mansion was built in 1868 as a private residence but in recent years it has been open to the public as a venue for weddings, parties and celebrations, […]
