Judge Roach Administers Oath To Dandridge Aldermen
Three returning members of the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen were sworn into their positions on December 1, 2014. General Sessions Court Judge Roach performed the swearing in ceremony at the Dandridge Pubic Works Building. Mike Chambers, David Jones and Todd Kesterson were re-elected to serve the Town citizenship during the November 2014 election. […]
National Pearl Harbor Day
In honor of those that served and lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor, a proclamation has been declared that December 7th is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On December 7, 1941, in the early morning hours, bombs were dropped on Hawaii in an act of war against the United States. 73 years […]
WSCC Announced Walters State Promise; Jefferson County Student Among first Recipients
During a press conference on Tuesday (Dec. 2) at the Walters State Community College Morristown campus, the college announced a new scholarship program that will benefit local high-achieving students. A Jefferson County High School student was also honored as one of the first recipients. Called the Walters State Promise, the program is designed to help […]
TWRA SETS 2014-15 WINTER TROUT STOCKING SCHEDULE
TWRA SETS 2014-15 WINTER TROUT STOCKING SCHEDULE NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced its 2014-15 winter trout stocking scheduled. TWRA plans to release approximately 90,000 rainbow trout into Tennessee waters from December through March. The program provides numerous close to home trout fishing opportunities for anglers during the winter months. These fisheries also provide a […]
FISHING REGULATIONS TO BE SET AT TFWC FINAL 2014 MEETING
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will establish the 2015-16 sport fish regulations during its final meeting of 2014 which is set for Friday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. The one-day meeting is a change from the regular two-day format and will be held in the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Region II Building. […]
Finance Committee To Begin Interviews
The Jefferson County Finance Committee met on Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman McGraw. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Tipton. The Minutes and Agenda were Approved with a Motion from Committee Member Palmieri and 2nd from Committee Member Seal. Under Discussion […]
Small Business Saturday: Hear Them Ring!
Though the numbers for Small Business Saturday 2014 will not be available for several days, the predictions and expectation for the November 29th shopping event were for another year of increased volume for small business owners. The trend for the past two years has been toward an increase in consumers that participate in Small Business […]
How Safe Are Your Medical Records? Local Issues Highlight Concerns
Identity theft and medical privacy laws are headline-making issues and valid points of concern with patients and in the medical community. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is federally regulated safeguards and procedures that were established to secure the privacy of patient’s medical records and other personal health information. At its core, […]
Barbie Frozen Out
Just in time for Black Friday, the National Retail Federation has released its’ list of most desired toys for 2014, according to a survey of more than 6,500 consumers in November 2014. For the first time since the NRF has been conducting desired toy surveys, the Barbie Doll has been dethroned as the most desired […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Americans celebrate their 151st Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 27, 2014. A great amount of credit for this day of celebration belongs to the Wampanoag Indians, who are believed to be the co authors of the holiday, along with some of the residents of the Plymouth Colony in fall of 1621. Through the years since […]
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Identity Crimes Unit Warns Citizens of Identity Theft During Holidays
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Identity Crimes Unit urges all citizens to protect themselves against identity crimes, including theft and fraud, this holiday season. “Millions of shoppers will take advantage of ‘Black Friday’ or ‘Cyber Monday’ holiday sales this year. We just want to encourage consumers to take extra precautions to prevent […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announces I-40 Challenge During Thanksgiving Holiday Period
Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott today announced the second annual “Interstate 40 Challenge: The Drive to Zero Fatalities” traffic safety initiative during the Thanksgiving holiday period. The announcement was held at the agency’s Training Center in Nashville. Colonel Trott was joined by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons, Governor’s Highway […]
TNStars is Nationally Recognized as a Top Performing College Savings 529 Plan
TNStars College Savings 529 plan has been recognized as one of the top direct-sold plans in the nation. TNStars is a program of the Tennessee Department of Treasury. TNStars is ranked as the no. 2 plan in the country according to SavingForCollege.org, who recently released the top ten direct-sold 529 plans in the nation based on […]
Jefferson City Bank Robbery
TriSummit Bank in Jefferson City was robbed on Monday, November 24, 2014, according to information released by the Jefferson City Police Department. Jefferson County Sheriff GW (Bud) McCoig provided information on the robbery via reports from the Jefferson City Police Department. According to information released, a male wearing dark jeans and a shiny, black, hooded […]
Myth Busting Building 8
When Building Programs span several years and are complicated with extenuating circumstances, such as the Building 8 renovation and restoration proposal, myths often blur the facts, as the public struggles to keep up with the political position. Currently, the Building 8 renovation and restoration is awaiting the bid process. Last week the Department of Education […]
Shop Small Saturday This Week
Jefferson County small businesses will celebrate Shop Small Saturday this week. This is a part of a National program to put small business on the forefront, following the big box boom of Black Friday. This year marks the fourth birthday of Small Business Saturday, which was born in 2010 from an effort by American Express […]
