Budget Committee Surprised Again
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met preceding the County Commission Work Session on Monday, June 9, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order of Vice Chairman Dockery. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Griffith and Blevins. Commissioner Turner sat in for absentee Commissioner Cureton. With a Motion from Committee […]
Proposed Constitutional Amendments Now Online at Secretary of State’s Website
As a convenience to Tennessee voters, the Secretary of State’s office has posted the four proposed constitutional amendments that will be on the November 4 ballot. The amendments appear on the website in the same order they will appear on the ballot. Article XI Section 3 of the Tennessee Constitution outlines the process for approving […]
President Obama’s War on Coal
On Monday, the Obama administration unveiled a controversial plan to cut carbon emissions from existing power plants by 30% by 2030. This climate change agenda is so misguided and unpopular with the American people that the president couldn’t even get it passed through a Democrat-led House and Senate back in 2009. Now, despite the fact […]
Corker: Tennessee Families, Businesses Cannot Afford Additional Costly Washington Regulations
U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today backed legislation to rein in the administration’s proposed rules on fossil fuel power plants announced earlier this week by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Low-cost, reliable energy is essential to driving economic development and job growth, but I’m concerned the president’s proposal will limit our country’s use of abundant […]
WSCC to Offer College Express General Studies
Walters State Community College is offering the general studies degree through its popular College Express Program this fall. College Express meets one or two nights a week, with students completing a degree in two years just as full-time students do. “College Express is a great way to get the first two years of a college […]
Carson-Newman Offers New RN to BSN Online
Carson-Newman University announces new flexible option for nurses: RN to BSN online. Carson-Newman University is offering nurses with an associate-level nursing degree the opportunity to pursue their Bachelor of Science in nursing completely online, plus a site-based clinical experience. “The Institute of Medicine has recommended an increase in the proportion of nurses with a Bachelor […]
Free Fishing Day Attracts Anglers Of All Ages
TWRA hosted their annual free fishing day on Saturday and the local turn out was great as anglers of all ages came out looking to catch the big one. Some were making their very first cast and some just the first cast of the season, but all were geared up and ready to go. Tennessee […]
Miscalculation In Tax Rate Costs School System
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Upon a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd from Board Member Cavanah, the Board Approved […]
Carson-Newman University president to jump with the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights
Carson-Newman University President Randall O’Brien has been invited to parachute with the U.S. Army Golden Knights on Tuesday, June 13. The jump will take place at Fort Knox in Kentucky. The Carson-Newman president will jump with representatives from several other institutions including Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee State University, Indiana University and Ohio University. Scott Bryant, […]
Chick-fil-A Announces Future Carson-Newman Univsersity Campus Location
Students at Carson-Newman University and members of the Jefferson City community will be able to “Eat More Chicken” when a new Chick-fil-A(r) restaurant opens on campus later this summer inside the Maddox Student Activities Center. Construction began May 27 on the new location inside the activities center at 2130 Banner Avenue in Jefferson City. The […]
Corker Statement on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day
U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement honoring the 70th anniversary of D-Day: “Thousands of Americans were called to serve during World War II, and they met that call with honor, dignity and courage. We owe tremendous gratitude to the Greatest Generation and the many Tennesseans […]
Nature at a Safe Distance
Few things excite tourists and locals as much as a black bear sighting, and if it happens to include a mother bear and her cubs it is just that much better. Experts estimate that there are in excess of 7,000 black bears in Tennessee and that number is likely to grow. With black bears experiencing […]
SJ Little League Hot Topic Of Work Session
The Town of Dandridge’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Tuesday evening to discuss items that will be potentially included in their voting meeting later this month. Prior to taking up items for discussion, Dandridge Mayor Gantte opened the floor to concerns from citizens. Four parents associated with South Jefferson Little League expressed concerns […]
Reoccurring Finding In State Audit Topic Of Discussion
The Jefferson County Audit Committee’s June 3rd meeting became a question and answers session, due to the lack of a quorum needed to take any official action. With only two voting members of the committee present ( absent were Mills, Griffith and Jett) a meeting between State of Tennessee auditors and the Audit Committee failed […]
DeFoe Wins Bassmaster Northern Open On Douglas
What is the winning number to walk away with the top prize in the Bass Pro Shop’s Bassmaster Northern Open? For Ott DeFoe it is 62 pounds and 5 ounces that takes the victory and the prize for the hometown guy. Douglas Lake was alive with anglers all looking for the big one and to […]
Jefferson County Inmate Airlifted From Justice Center
An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail was airlifted to the University Tennessee Hospital on Sunday afternoon. UT’s Lifestar landed in the parking lot of the Justice Center around 12:30 pm and was met by waiting First Responders. Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig stated that an inmate had been airlifted to the hospital following […]
