Beware of Business Scam Involving Corporate Records
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning businesses throughout Tennessee to be vigilant about scammers who request fees that are not required by state government. The Secretary of State’s office has received inquiries about official-looking notices sent from Corporate Records Service. These notices were reported arriving in mailboxes around Tuesday. Corporate Records Service is not […]
A year of Red Cross Apps helping save lives
In just one year since the launch of the American Red Cross First Aid app, people across the country have downloaded what has grown to five free life-saving new apps more than 3 million times, giving them vital information when it matters most in everyday emergencies and threatening large-scale disasters. The First Aid app, which […]
Governor Haslam Recommends Cocke County for Appalachian Regional Commission Grant
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today his recommendation for a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to provide public water to households in Cocke County. Funds provided by the ARC grant would assist in extending a waterline to 12 households in the Grassy Fork Community, the second phase of a three-phase project to connect Grassy […]
County Commission Votes on Audit Committee, Appointments, and Safety
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Blevins, Barreiro and Maples. Four set of Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Solomon and a 2nd […]
Stay Safe in the Summer Sun
When you’re having fun outdoors, it’s easy to forget how important it is to protect yourself from the sun. Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s ultraviolet rays in as little as 15 minutes, yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure. The Tennessee […]
Tennessee Main Streets Host Summer Activities
Summertime is almost here, which means it’s the perfect opportunity for Tennessee Main Street communities to take center stage and welcome both locals and visitors alike. Tennessee Main Street Programs are hosting multiple summer events and farmers’ markets to support historic downtown business districts across the state. “Historic downtown districts are an important part of […]
Corker Places Hold on Portion of Afghanistan Funding Until Obama Administration Provides Rationale for Alleged U.S. Cash Payments to Karzai
In a fourth letter to the Obama administration seeking a rationale for alleged U.S. cash payments to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, announced a hold on $75 million in U.S. government funding for Afghanistan “until such time as I receive sufficient information on these […]
Commission Chairman Marty Mills Addresses County Financial Issues & Future Political Aspirations
Chairman of the Jefferson County Commission, Marty Mills, addressed some of the issues that are facing the Commission during the next several weeks, as they seek to establish a budget for fiscal year 2013-2014. With the deadline for budget approval looming, Chairman Mills and the Commission are readying for some long evenings crunching numbers to […]
PILT payments go out from Interior to 49 states
PILT payments go out from Interior to 49 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia; a proposal to list all chimpanzees as endangered; a surprising community of sea life is discovered just off the Mid-Atlantic Coast; and new imagery from the Washington Monument earthquake repair project.
We Mustn’t Sacrifice Personal Liberty Under the Guise of National Security
Last Wednesday, the Guardian, a British newspaper, released a leaked copy of a court order from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court from April 25, 2013. This order requires Verizon Wireless, one of the United States’ largest cell phone providers, to release the call history, location and duration of their users’ calls to the National Security […]
Renovations Officially Under Way With Groundbreaking Ceremony At JCHS
Jefferson County Director of Schools, Dr. Charles Edmonds, members of the Jefferson County School Board, County Commissioners, local dignitaries and members of the public attended a ground breaking ceremony at Jefferson County High School Friday morning. The ceremony was the official start of extensive renovations to the Jefferson County High School Main Campus. Jefferson County’s […]
Budget Committee – SROs Are In – DOE Health Benefits & Personnel Possibly On The Line
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Baxley, Cureton and Blevins. Sitting in for Committee Member Maples was Commissioner Kesterson. Meeting Minutes, as amended, were Approved following a […]
ACLU-TN Victory in Protecting Free Speech of Occupy Nashville Protesters
In a ruling underscoring Tennesseans’ right to political speech, a federal judge ruled late yesterday that the state of Tennessee’s arrest of Occupy Nashville protesters was an unconstitutional violation of their First Amendment rights. “The Court’s ruling is a resounding victory for the principles of free speech and protest championed by Occupy Nashville and the […]
Warfarin 2 mg Tablets by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.: Recall – Due to Oversized Tablet
ISSUE: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Warfarin 2 mg Tablets, Lot #MM5767, expiration date June 2014 to the retail level. Four tablets of Warfarin 2 mg Tablets, Lot MM5767, have been found to be oversized in one product complaint. Ingestion of a greater than intended dose of Warfarin, could lead […]
Disclosure of NSA Surveillance Programs Necessitates Congressional Oversight to Ensure Anti-terrorism Actions Comply with the Law
Following a briefing for senators earlier this week from U.S. intelligence officials regarding the recent disclosure of NSA terrorism surveillance programs encompassing a wide array of Americans’ communications, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee, said Congress must exercise its oversight responsibility to ensure these programs comply with the law, including […]
Commission Prepares for Next Week’s Vote
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. One citizen spoke in opposition to Resolution 2013-03 concerning establishing regulations regarding Cadaver research uses and facilities in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Zoning Director Tim Seals addressed the Commission, as well as Planning Commission Chairman […]
