JCHS Waiting On “All Clear” From Engineers
The Jefferson County Department of Education released the following statement this morning regarding the evaluation process currently under way at Jefferson County High School. In light of the recent roof collapse of building 8, we are taking extra precaution to make sure that we don’t have any structural issues in any part of the main […]
Immediate Cut Off of Security Assistance to Egypt Could Promote Instability, Threaten U.S. and Israel’s Interests
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor against consideration of an amendment to immediately cut off U.S. security assistance to Egypt, arguing such a decision at this time could promote further instability and put U.S. interests and those of Israel at risk. Corker instead […]
There Are Many Things to Consider When Looking at Immigration Reform
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since coming to Congress, it’s that Washington doesn’t do big well. Just look at what we’re seeing now with Obamacare. Bills that are thousands of pages long are difficult to understand, even for experts, and often come with unintended consequences. Unfortunately, the same is true for the Senate immigration […]
Tennessee Receives Top Grade for Financial Literacy
Tennessee’s efforts to teach financial literacy skills to young people have earned the state a top grade among the 50 states. The Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College recently ranked every state on its efforts to provide financial literacy education to high school students. Tennessee was one of only seven states that received an […]
CHILDREN’S CABINET AWARDS COMPUTERS ACROSS THE STATE
The Governor’s Children’s Cabinet co-chaired by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam has awarded 137 children’s computers to public libraries and family childcare programs across Tennessee. The AWE Early Literacy Stations feature more than 60 educational software titles spanning seven curricular areas all focused on supporting early learning in children. These educational […]
Mayor Palmieri – No Veto, No Endorsement
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri released a statement on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, regarding the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget and 10 cent additional ($2.15 total) tax levy that was approved by majority Commission vote on Monday evening. The Mayor stated that he is not comfortable with the budget itself, which includes a deficit of around $5 […]
State’s Agritourism Industry Continues Steady Growth
Researchers at the University of Tennessee released new findings this week that show Tennessee’s agritourism industry — which includes any agriculturally-based operation or activity that brings visitors to a farm or ranch — has more than doubled between 2006 and 2012, bringing in hundreds of millions of tourism dollars for farmers across the state. In […]
Annual Sales Tax Holiday To Take Place August 2nd – August 4th
Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives are reminding citizens across the state this week that Tennessee’s 9th annual sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, August 2ndthrough Sunday, August 4th. During the three day tax holiday, shoppers can save almost 10 percent on tax free clothing, school and art supplies, and computer purchases. The […]
Welcome Back Message from Jefferson County Dept. of Education
Jefferson County Schools Director, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and Central Office Administrators, Sherry Finchum and Ruth Pohlman, address issues important to teachers, support staff, parents, students and tax payers, as the 2013-2014 school year kicks off. Jefferson County Schools convene for their first day of class on August 8, 2013.
Commission Stands On Dime Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Commission held a Special Called Meeting to address the fiscal year 2013-2014 Budget Resolutions on Monday, July 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tucker and Solomon. Chairman Mills stated that the resolution for the […]
County-Wide Firefighter Training Drill
Saturday was a day for practice drills for every Fire Department in Jefferson County. Firefighters converged on the boat ramp at The Point Marina & Resort to hone their skills in filling and deploying water to areas where a pressurized supply may not be available from hydrants. A scenario where hydrants are not available could […]
Huffington Post Co-Developes GPS For The Soul
With the technological advances that society is facing today, there have been numerous leaps towards implementing this technology to treat a varying array of anxiety and stress disorders. Along with the many new mobile treatments for severe diagnoses, apps have recently been developed for the treatment of daily stress and motivation. The Huffington Post has […]
East Tennesseans Assist in Excavation of Prehistoric Fossils
East Tennessee State University paleontologists recently returned from conducting excavations at an Ice Age fossil site in Saltville, Va., where they rediscovered the location of a giant short-faced bear that researchers had been trying to relocate, leading to the discovery of more of the creature’s remains. The ETSU research team consists of Dr. Blaine Schubert, […]
School Board’s Decision Not In Keeping With Separation of Church and State
The United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee has issued a judgment order in the case of David Kucera and Vickie F. Forgety vs. Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners, et al., finding for Kucera and Forgety. In keeping with the opinion of the Sixth Circuit of Appeals, the United States District Court Eastern […]
Grainger County’s Annual Tomato Festival 2013
The Grainger County Tomato Festival is an institution that has become an integral part of the fabric of the community. Rutledge Middle School was the site of this year’s dance. The Open Range Dancers, from New Market, performed several different line dances and offered to teach some dances to the audience. A much anticipated street […]
Fly Box, Road Problems & Recommendation for Designated Smoking for Fair Goers
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Mount Horeb School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Lowery. Upon a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd by Board Member Rogers, the Agenda was Approved. The Consent Agenda […]
