New Devices, Wearable System Aim to Predict, Prevent Asthma Attacks
Researchers have developed an integrated, wearable system that monitors a user’s environment, heart rate and other physical attributes with the goal of predicting and preventing asthma attacks. The researchers plan to begin testing the system on a larger subject population this summer. The system, called the Health and Environmental Tracker (HET), is composed of a […]
AAA Reveals Top Driving Distractions for Teens as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ Begin
Over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period starting at Memorial Day when teen crash deaths historically climb. As the summer driving season begins, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is releasing a follow-up study confirming that nearly 60 […]
Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Craigslist Housing Scams
The population boom in cities like Nashville has many consumers turning to online housing websites such as Craigslist to find an apartment or rental home. While these popular sites offer convenience for housing seekers, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs warns that they can often be a playground for […]
Happy Memorial Day from the Jefferson County Post
Memorial Day 2016 has arrived and with it the unofficial start to summer! Though most associate Memorial Day with boating, picnics and family time, the actual origin of Memorial Day goes back to the Civil War. Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was set aside to recognize those that have fallen in service to […]
Summer Fun to Be Had within 100 Miles of Jefferson County
During the summer months, parents and families often struggle finding fun ways to keep kids entertained and content. The same old sights and sounds begin to lose their luster, and many seek a change of pace to their summer routine. There are numerous fun things to do within 100 miles of the county that will […]
Tennessee Joins: Texas v. Department of Education (Application of Titles VII and IX)
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today joined Texas and nine other states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). This is in direct response to recent actions taken by DOE and DOJ in connection with Title VII and Title IX. In the joint […]
School Board to Tap Fund Balance for JCHS Football Field Lighting
The Jefferson County School Board will make a request to the County Commission to use up to $130,000 from the Department of Education fund balance for new lights at the Jefferson County High School Football Field. According to Director of Facilities Phagan, there is a safety concern regarding the field lights. Phagan stated that, while […]
Budget Committee Recommends No Property Tax Increase for Next Fiscal Year
The Jefferson County Budget Committee completed their portion of the budget process and will take a balanced budget before the full County Commission in June. Despite facing a $1.2 million dollar deficit coming into the May 23rd meeting, this year’s budget proposal will not include an increase in property tax for the fiscal year 2016/17. […]
Memorial Day Travelers Wont Be Delayed by Road Construction
Motorists won’t be slowed down by road construction as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 27 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for […]
Historical Legislation Becomes Law to Eliminate the Hall Income Tax
Legislation sponsored by TN Senator Mark Green (R-Clarksville) and TN Rep. Charles Sargent (R-Franklin) to statutorily phase out the Hall Income Tax was signed into law today by Governor Bill Haslam sending Tennessee on its way to an income tax-free status by January 1, 2022. First sponsored in 2012 by Green, the proposal to remove the […]
School Budget Passes, but Unsafe Lighting at JCHS Football Stadium Could Put the Pinch on Funds
The Jefferson County Department of Education will bring an approved budget before the Jefferson County Budget Committee Monday. On Thursday evening the Jefferson County School Board approved the third budget proposal presented by the Department of Education. Earlier proposals were trimmed to reflect no increase in the maintenance of effort, the local match that is […]
Man-Eating Monster Crocodile May be Florida’s Newest Invasive Species
Spotting native alligators and crocodiles in Florida is common, but anyone who sees a large reptile may want to take a second look– man-eaters that can grow to 18 feet long and weigh as much as a small car have been found in the Sunshine State. Using DNA analysis, University of Florida researchers have confirmed […]
2016 National Safe Boating Week, May 21 – 27
The 2016 National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27 and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating to promote the wear of life jackets as the summer boating season begins. The Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day is Friday, May 20 with the goal of demonstrating how easy it is to wear a […]
School Budget Goes Back to the Drawing Board
The Jefferson County School Board declined to approve the 2016/17 fiscal year budget proposal at Tuesday’s Called Meeting. Last week the School Board sent the budget document back to the Department of Education for work with instructions to return a document that showed $253,000 in cuts and $200,000 in capital projects funding without cutting from […]
A Summer Reminder: Avoid Leaving Children and Pets in Hot Cars
It’s a common enough practice, something that most people don’t give a second thought to. Every day, parents and pet owners leave their children or prized pooch in the car while they dash into the store. This practice usually passes without incident. However, during the summer this can lead to deadly consequences if appropriate precautions […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison Joins All Saints’ Episcopal School to Complete Their “Walk Across Tennessee”
All Saints’ Episcopal School’s was excited the share the completion of their yearlong “Walk Across Tennessee” program with State Representative Jeremy Faison. Rep. Faison joined students and faculty as they presented some of the facts the students learned, highlighted their commitment to physical fitness and debuted a “Walking Across Tennessee” brochure that was designed by […]
