Rush Strong Holds 10th Year DARE Graduation
The D.A.R.E program turned double digits at Rush Strong School on Friday, March 27, 2015. In a program that attracted local dignitaries and special guest speakers, the awarding of diplomas was the highlight event of the evening. Plainsmen and their families were entertained by Miss Courtney Callin and Miss Molly Elkins, who offered the music […]
Dye the Easter Eggs, but Don’t Handle the Chicks
Those Easter baskets are often filled with candy and colorful eggs. However, there is one type of gift you should avoid during the holiday—baby chicks and ducklings. Live poultry commonly carry Salmonella germs. When humans handle the birds, the bacteria can spread. Exposure to Salmonella commonly causes extreme abdominal upset. In severe cases, the illness […]
If You Have Brush to Burn, Don’t Forget the Permit
The recent winter storms were hard on Tennessee’s landscape. Heavy ice brought down limbs and trees across the state. Brush pile burning is one of the best ways for landowners to clean up woody debris from the storms. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is reminding citizens that outdoor burning requires a permit […]
Mayor Palmieri Declines To Sign or Veto – Wheel Tax Resolution Will Become Law With Or Without Signature
Resolution 2015-05, which levies an additional County-Wide Wheel Tax, will pass into law without the stamp of approval from Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri. On Friday, the Mayor declared that, while he would not exercise his right to veto the wheel tax increase, neither would he support it by giving it his signature. Mayor Palmieri said […]
FBI Thanks Jefferson County Sheriff For Department’s Work In Pill Mill Bust
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig and his department were recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their part in taking down a large pill mill operation in Knox and surrounding counties. Sheriff McCoig stated that his department is a part of a cooperative drug task force that works with both federal and state agencies, as […]
Dockery Gets the Nod
The Jefferson County Quality Control Oversight Committee met on Thursday evening, March 19, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse to make a decision regarding applicants for an Advisor that will report to the School Board, County Commission and Chair of the Quality Control Oversight Committee about the Building 8 project. Following interviews of three […]
Spring 2015 – A Welcome Relief To East Tennessee
After weeks of cold, ice and snow, Spring is a welcome relief to many in the East Tennessee region. Soon the back and forth days of March, where temperatures can jump as much as twenty degrees in the space of a day, will flow into warmer days. In ancient Greece, Persephone was know as the […]
Spring Equinox 2015 Brings Celestial Hat Trick
Friday, March 20, 2015, marks a unique coincidence of events for stargazers everywhere. March 20 is the Spring Equinox, a day when the plane of the equator passes the center of the sun. This essentially means that both day and night are of almost equal length, signifying a changing of the seasons. Throughout history, the […]
These Fire Extinguishers May Not Put Out The Fire
As boaters are about to begin the spring ritual of getting their boats ready for the season, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising they will need to pay extra attention to the fire extinguishers aboard. A well-known fire extinguisher manufacturer, Kidde, in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), […]
Crime Spree Ends In Jefferson County For Joshua Wayne Cooper
Jefferson County was the end of the road for fugitive Joshua Wayne Cooper, who had eluded police for several days following his escape from arrest for stealing multiple automobiles in a cross county crime spree. On Sunday evening, March 15, 2015 Cooper stole another automobile from Exit 8 in Morristown and proceeded to the Walmart […]
TDOT Launches Plan for Statewide Pothole Repair
A series of brutal winter storms followed by heavy rainfall amounts have created an abundance of potholes along Tennessee’s interstates and state highways. With warmer temperatures in the forecast over the coming days, TDOT is launching a massive effort using all available manpower to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. Multiple 5-6 man […]
Wheel Tax Passes Second Reading
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Commission Chairman Carmichael called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Tabor. With a Motion from Commissioner McGraw and 2nd from Commissioner Tucker the Minutes from the January 20, 2015 session […]
Mayor Calls Financial Round Table
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri held a public meeting with Jefferson County Finance Director Potts, Budget Committee Chairman Scarlett and Finance Committee Chairman McGraw to discuss Jefferson County’s current financial situation going into budget season and alternatives that could be viable to quell the financial crunch. Potts stated that debt payments represent around 8% of the […]
Dandridge Police Department Increases DUI Enforcement
The Dandridge Police Department is continuing its efforts in impaired driving enforcement funded by the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office. It is the goal of the Dandridge Police Department to provide the utmost security and safety for our community by utilizing the funds for extra police officers on the roads to detour and apprehend people […]
School Board Meets at DOE
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners were called to meeting Monday, March 9, at 4:00 pm at the Jefferson County Department of Education. First on the agenda were General Purpose Budget Amendment #9 and Federal Purpose Budget Amendment #9, both of which were accepted. These amendments cover the movement of funds, but do not […]
One Penny Worth $114,300
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, March 9, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Committee Chair Scarlett called the meeting to order. All members were present for roll call. With a Motion from Solomon and 2nd from Turner, the minutes from the January 12th meeting were Approved. Property Assessor Susan Gass informed […]
