House Of Representatives Undergoes Annual Ethics Training
The House of Representatives participated in their annual ethics training this week, with the Executive Director of the Tennessee Ethics Commission, Drew Rawlins, leading the training session. All 71 House Republicans were present, completing their required two hours of training per General Assembly. The Tennessee Ethics Commission was created in a special session called by […]
Center for Disease Control Releases Hot List for 2014
The Center for Disease Control has released their list of most concerning and potentially impacting heath issues for 2014. In an effort to identify public health threats, the CDC has compiled a list of their top five concerns for the New Year. Heading the list is antibiotic resistance and drug resistant infections. According to the […]
Keeping Track in the Smokies
Friends of the Smokies has received a grant for $13,720 from Charter Communications, Inc. for support of wildlife management in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The grant provides for the purchase of 15 radio collars and 2 receivers for tracking and monitoring elk throughout the Park. Two hundred years ago elk roamed the southern Appalachian […]
New Market VFD Welcome Graduates
New market Volunteer Fire Department welcomed 9 new graduates of the Fire Academy in a ceremony held at the New market Fire Hall on Monday night. This group of graduates was the first to attend Fire Academy classes taught locally instead of in Nashville. Fire Chief Frank Solomon says each graduate has over 240 hours […]
Employees Stole $40,000 from Jefferson County Town of New Market
Two employees who worked for the Jefferson County town of New Market improperly took at least $40,000 of public funds for their personal use, an investigation by the Comptroller’s office has found. Melissa Robin Parker, formerly the town’s recorder, withdrew a certificate of deposit valued at $25,009 from the town’s account and converted the money […]
Jefferson City Police Charge Two Local Women for Stealing from Girl Scouts
The Jefferson City Police Department has arrested two local women for allegedly committing crimes against a Jefferson County Girl Scout troop. Jefferson City Police Chief Davis stated that the arrests were made following a complaint and subsequent investigation regarding suspicious actions with Girl Scout funds. Detective Michael Stallings lead the investigation and made the arrest […]
Commissioner Questions: Where does money go if Government falls?
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Quarterly Work Session on Monday, January 13, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery, Tabor, Barriero, Blevins and Solomon. Four Citizens spoke in opposition of a rezoning request for 1250 Old […]
Rangers Searching for Wanted Man
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers are searching in the Park for a Sevierville, TN man wanted in connection to a first degree murder charge in Pinellas County, FL where authorities have issued a warrant for his arrest. Investigators have determined that James Quilliams, age 40, may have been dropped off near Gatlinburg early this […]
TBI Investigating Death of Inmate at Jefferson County Jail
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations has confirmed that they are investigating an incident at the Jefferson County Jail. TBI Executive Officer Illana Cate stated that the Bureau was called in at the request of the District Attorney General concerning the death of a male inmate at the Jefferson County Jail. The incident in question occurred […]
Budget Committee First Meeting in New Year
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, January 13, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Budget Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Dockery and Blevins. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Akard and 2nd from Committee Member Carmichael, the Minutes from the […]
Political Pain Planned For Legislators Who Vote Against The Right To Keep And Bear Arms
Tennessee Firearms Association 2014 Legislative Agenda Announced NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Firearms Association (TFA) has announced its goals for the 2014 legislative session which include strengthening the 2009 Firearms Freedom Act and re-writing the Safe Commute legislation. “We are closely watching the legislature this year. Any elected official who votes against or works to obstruct […]
The Field Widens – More Hats In The Race
The beginning of 2014 has seen the election machine slip into full gear, as candidates for both the May and August Elections delve into the political process. While several of the local offices that are up for election find unchallenged incumbents, four are heavy with candidates looking to toss their name in the ring. County […]
Low Lake Levels Provide Sights Seldom Seen
While summer is still several months away and local lakes are much lower than their full pool, this month, lake levels for both Cherokee and Douglas Lakes are lower than the same time last year. On Sunday, January 12, 2014, Douglas Lake was at 952.80 feet, 37.20 feet below full pool. Cherokee Lake was at […]
Comptroller Releases Updated Report on Methamphetamine Production in Tennessee
The illicit production of methamphetamine remains a serious public health, safety and fiscal issue in Tennessee, yet two of the most popular methods aimed at curbing meth production have shown inconclusive results. These are among the key findings of an updated study of meth production released today by the Comptroller’s Offices of Research and Education […]
2013-2014 Tennessee Blue Book to Honor Pat Summitt
In her 38 years coaching the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team, Pat Summitt received hundreds of honors. Her teams won more than 1,000 games, 32 Southeastern Conference championships and eight national championships. Her players who completed their playing eligibility at UT had a 100 percent graduation rate. And since being diagnosed with early […]
Town of Dandridge Asks Citizens To Conserve Water due to Many Water Leaks across the System
Due to the recent arctic weather and extremely low temperatures in our area, many citizens have experienced water lines that have broken causing leaks across the community. Dandridge Water Management Facility has observed a significant decrease in our water supply during the last 24 hour period. Due to this decrease, we are asking users to […]
