Labor Day Holiday Final Major Weekend of Summer Boating Season
The final major weekend of the 2026 summer boating season is approaching with the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Sept. 5-7. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding all Tennesseans and its visitors to wear life jackets and boat safely and responsibly. The TWRA aims to ensure that everyone who visits the waterways has an enjoyable experience. […]
Tennessee Department of Health Announces 1st Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Grants
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) today announced the initial recipients of funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), providing awards to 53 innovative projects that strengthen healthcare access, improve health outcomes, and advance the long-term sustainability of rural healthcare systems across Tennessee. “Strong rural communities are essential to Tennessee’s continued success, and access to quality healthcare […]
SafeTN App Helps Protect Students as School Year Begins
As students across Tennessee head back to school, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is encouraging families, educators, and community members to download and use the SafeTN app — a confidential reporting tool designed to help prevent school safety threats before they escalate. The SafeTN app allows users to quickly and anonymously submit concerns […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Falls to Two-Year Low of 3.4%
Tennessee last month posted its lowest unemployment rate in two years, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 3.4%, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month and from one year ago. The last time Tennessee reported […]
Tennessee Rescue Squads Must Be Recognized and Authorized to be Eligible for Grant Funding
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are reminding Tennessee rescue squads that they must be recognized and authorized by the Department to qualify for grant funds starting in 2027. This important change is part of the Rescue Squad Recognition Act, which was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly […]
TN Direct Admissions Expands Statewide for Second Year, Letters Arrive in September for Students Who Apply by August 17
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced that TN Direct Admissions is underway for the Class of 2027, giving high school seniors more time and information to plan their path after high school. To receive personalized admission offers and estimated financial aid information through TN Direct Admissions, students must first complete the TN Promise application. Students who apply […]
Tennessee Historical Commission Announces Federal Historic Preservation Grants
The Tennessee Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, has awarded 28 matching grants totaling over $1.1 million from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund to non-profits, local governments, universities, and civic organizations across the state to support the preservation of historic and archaeological resources. “We are pleased to be able to provide Historic Preservation Fund […]
Trump Delivers Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to recognize Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations that maximize parental choices over vaccinations for their children and align three categories of childhood immunizations with scientific evidence and best practices from peer, developed countries. The Order provides recommendations that give parents more information and options when making immunization […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Control for 2026-27
The American Academy of Pediatrics in updated recommendations urges that all children age 6 months or older be vaccinated to prevent influenza, noting the severity of the past season that resulted in nearly 200 children’s deaths. The policy statement and technical report “Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2026-2027” will be available […]
Follow Election Night Results Live on the Jefferson County Post Facebook Page
The Jefferson County Post will provide real‑time election results on Thursday night, and readers are encouraged to follow the action live on the Jefferson County Post Facebook page immediately after polls close. As vote totals begin to arrive from the Jefferson County Election Commission, the Post will publish continuous updates, precinct numbers, and developing trends […]
Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Funding for assistance with home heating and cooling costs
DOUGLAS-CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY currently has funding for assistance with your home heating and cooling costs. If you have not applied for LIHEAP through the online portal since November of 2025, please do so now. LIHEAP is income based. You can find the Tennessee statewide income eligibility scale at DCEA-LIHEAP.org. If your household is within the […]
U.S. Marshals Arrest Man for Threats Against an Officer
On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Marshals’ Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force arrested Justin Allen Crum for threats against a public official and for absconding from his Tennessee Department of Correction probation status. Crum, age 33, was charged with the state charge of Retaliation for Past Actions for threatening to kill Morristown Police Department Detective […]
Trump vs. the EU: Section 301 Investigation Launched
White House – After years of watching the European Union levy billions in unjustified fines against America’s greatest technology companies, President Trump signed a Presidential Action this week initiating Section 301 investigations into the trade practices of 60 economies, with the EU squarely in the crosshairs. The final straw: a fresh $1 billion fine against Google, […]
