EDUCATION AND JOURNALISM LEADERS JOIN SCORE TEAM
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) announced today that Dr. Jared Bigham will join the organization as Director of College and Career Readiness and Teresa Wasson will join the organization as Deputy Director of Communications. Bigham and Wasson will enhance the organization’s college and career-readiness work, communicating about and advocating for Tennessee’s efforts to […]
LOCAL EDUCATORS HONORED WITH HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Three Jefferson County educators were recognized earlier this year as Teacher of the Year in their respective grade levels. Following their recognition in Jefferson County, State Representative Andrew E. Farmer introduced three House Joint Resolutions in their honor that were passed on March 13, 2013 in the 108th General Assembly. On May 10th, during National […]
Budget Committee Weighs Department Requests
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met following a lengthy County Commission meeting on Monday, March 13, 2013. Director of Jefferson County Finance Helton presented a portion of the County Departmental Budgets to the Committee. He stated that the County has lost around $200,000 in property evaluation, however it appears that expenditure may come in slightly […]
“TNStars 529 Day” Means Fun Deals, Special Prizes and College Savings Incentives for Tennessee Families
Five bucks and some change will give Tennesseans access to some of the state’s best-known family-friendly attractions later this month. At select locations across the state, people can visit a minor league baseball game, a museum or zoo on May 29 for only $5.29 each. People can also register online to win prizes and perks […]
Commission Denies School Board Funding Request
The Jefferson County Commission held a Called Meeting on Monday, May 13, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Patterson, Musick, Solomon, Blevins and Tucker. Budget Committee Chairman Griffith brought amendments from the Jefferson County Department of Education with […]
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Republicans Request Hearing on Benghazi
In a letter to Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez, D-N.J., committee Republicans including Bob Corker, R-Tenn.; James E. Risch, R-Idaho; Marco Rubio, R-Fla.; Ron Johnson, R-Wis.; Jeff Flake, R-Ariz.; John Barrasso, Wyo.; and Rand Paul, R-Ky., requested a hearing on the deadly Benghazi terrorist attacks to examine new revelations “regarding the level of […]
I’m Still Waiting, Mr. President
Last week I joined my colleague Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) to host a field hearing in Concord, North Carolina. The hearing, titled “Health Care Challenges Facing North Carolina’s Workers and Job Creators,” examined how President Obama’s health care law will affect small businesses. Currently, around 160 million Americans receive health insurance through their employer. As […]
Weekly Livestock Comments, May 10, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle sold mainly $2 to $3 lower compared to last week on a live basis. Prices on a live basis were primarily $126 while dressed prices were $202. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $126.22 live, down $2.80 from last week and $202.74 dressed, down $3.81 from a week ago. […]
Weekly Crop Comments, May 10, 2013
Price Change US Dollar 83.14 +1.03 Crude 95.85 +0.39 Dow 15,118 +145 Cotton was up, wheat and corn were down, and soybeans were mixed for the week. The US dollar increased 1.03, crude oil was up 0.39 for the week, and the Dow set new highs during the week closing over the 15,000 mark at […]
Carson-Newman Graduates First Class As University
“For 124 years this institution of higher education has been known as Carson-Newman College. But no more,” said Carson-Newman President Randall O’Brien. “Today, the first class of Carson-Newman University sits before you.” A total of 267 students received their degrees Friday during C-N’s Spring Commencement Ceremony held in Burke-Tarr Stadium. It is the first graduating […]
House Fire On Busy Dandridge Thru Street
Dandridge, Lakeway & New Market Fire Departments, E-911 and other first responders were on hand to fight a house fire on Cherokee Drive in Dandridge Thursday evening. Residents on the street noticed smoke emanating from the roof around 9pm and went to check the home. A motorist placed the emergency call and first responders were […]
School Board Commissioners Move Forward With JCHS Renovation
The Jefferson County School Board met for a Called Session on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Jefferson County High School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Lowery and Rogers. Under Unfinished Business, Tony Pettit, of Rentenbach, addressed the Board concerning the guaranteed […]
Douglas Lake Levels Overrun Normal Boundaries
Lake waters on Douglas rose significantly this week and the increased water level overran the normal boundaries that exist during peak recreational season. The dike in Dandridge saw waters creeping onto the banks and submerging the picnic area. On May 9, 2013, lake level reached a high reading of 998.25. This level was logged in […]
TDOT’s SmartWay Application Reaches 100,000 Downloads
More than 100,000 users have downloaded the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) SmartWay Mobile App since its launch in December 2012. The App is designed to help drivers navigate Tennessee highways, providing up-to-the-minute customized traffic information. The TDOT SmartWay App is free and available for download in the Apple App Store and Play Store for […]
Place plants in your garden next to their friends to improve yields
You might not know it, but plants have friends, too. And some crops fare better when planted next to or near their friends. Companion planting refers to the establishment of two or more crop species in close proximity so that some cultural benefit is derived. Most often used in home gardens, University of Tennessee Extension […]
State Library and Archives Hosts Workshop on Exploring Family Trees
Many families have great stories to tell – which can often be unearthed by searching through family videos, photo albums, or journals passed down from generation to generation. However, for some people, the idea of starting such a project is daunting. The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) has just the event to ease the […]
