Statewide Partnership Addresses Human Trafficking in Tennessee
Republican lawmakers joined law enforcement officials from across the state this week to address the issue of human trafficking in Tennessee. In addition, the Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga, the Women’s Fund of Middle Tennessee, and the Women’s Fund of Greater Memphis officially launched a public campaign to increase awareness and offer resources to prevent […]
Corker: After 11 Years, Time to Consider Updating Authorization for Use of Force Against Al Qaeda to Address New and Emerging Threats
During a hearing Wednesday on U.S. counterterrorism policies, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called upon Congress to consider updating the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against al Qaeda in order to address new and emerging terrorist threats and to better protect the American people and […]
Workers’ Compensation Reform Scores Legislative Victory
The Workers’ Compensation Reform Act of 2013, an initiative that is part of Governor Bill Haslam’s legislative agenda for the year, easily passed the House Consumer and Human Resources Committee this week. Workers’ Compensation is an insurance program, adopted in Tennessee in 1919, that compensates employees for injuries they suffer on the job. Employers are […]
Secretary Hargett Issuing Warning about Real Estate Scam
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning buyers and sellers of homes in Tennessee about a possible scam involving real estate titles. Within the last couple of days, the Secretary of State’s Business Services Division has received copies of letters sent to at least eight real estate companies, suggesting that there are claims against titles […]
Local Youth to Attend Annual Tennessee 4-H Congress
For the 66thyear, 4-H members from across Tennessee will gather in Nashville for Tennessee 4-H Congress. The annual event, which will take place March 24-27, gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day functioning of state government by assuming the roles of state representatives and senators. Since it’s beginning in 1948, 4-H Congress has […]
Welcome Spring
Spring has finally arrived in Jefferson County and with it the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Equinox is the time that the day and night have perfect balance. It also marks the beginning of rapidly increasing hours of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere. Though the beginning of Spring is often considered to be the 21st of […]
Michael Williams Joins Staff of Jefferson County Post
Beginning this week Michael Williams joins the staff of the Jefferson County Post as a contributing writer. Mike has written for more than 40 magazines and web Sites including Yesterday’s Memories, Proceedings, the Civil War Times Illustrated, Reminisce and others. He has worked as a reporter for the Citizen Tribune and the Knoxville Journal. In […]
Jefferson County Beer Board Approves Permit for Rockin On The Dock, Previously Cowboy’s Seafood
The Jefferson County Beer Board Convened on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Scarlett, Solomon, Tabor, Baxley, Blevins, Tucker, Barriero, Maples and Akard. The Board Approved the Minutes of the September 17, 2012 meeting, with a Motion from Board Member Estes and 2nd from Board […]
Budget Committee Action
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a meeting on Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins and Akard. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Committee Member Baxley and 2nd from Committee Member Cureton. Jefferson […]
Jefferson County Commission Meeting March 18, 2013
The Jefferson County Commission met in their Regular Voting Session on Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Solomon, Akard, Blevins and Tabor. The Commission honored the late Commisisoner Tommy Musick for dedication and service to […]
U.S. Iranian Tensions Rising
Tensions are rising between the United States and Iran, following a confrontation over the waters of the Persian Gulf this week. An Iranian fighter jet came within 16 miles of a U.S. Predator drone. The drone, which was an unmanned vehicle, was being escorted by two U.S. fighters that remained over international waters. No shots […]
Senator Niceley Touts Brownfields Over Proposed Megasite Location
State Senator Frank Niceley was in attendance at the Saturday joint meeting of SOFAH and Jefferson County Tomorrow, two public interest groups that have been outspoken regarding property owner rights and the direction that Jefferson County is heading in the quest for economic development. Senator Niceley addressed a room of around 200 citizens and local […]
The Post Welcomes Lauren Hurdle
The Jefferson County Post welcomes the newest addition to our staff. Lauren Hurdle has joined the Post as Public Relations and Marketing Manager. Lauren is a relatively new resident of Jefferson County, as she moved here two years ago from Swansboro, North Carolina, and has become active in the community. Born and raised in the […]
Corker Calls for Obama Administration to Explain Changes to Missile Defense Plans for U.S. & Europe
Following Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s announcement that the U.S. is deploying 14 ground-based missile interceptors in Alaska, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Friday called on the Obama administration to explain changes to its missile defense plans for the United States and Europe. “I am pleased with […]
Weekly Livestock Comments, March 15, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle sold mainly $1 lower compared to last week. Prices on a live basis were primarily $126 to $127 while dressed prices were primarily $201. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $126.51 live, down $1.21 from last week and $202.85 dressed, down $0.41 from a week ago. A year ago […]
Weekly Crop Comments, March 15, 2013
Price Change US Dollar 82.45 -0.51 Crude 93.84 +1.54 Dow 14,514 +117 Corn, cotton and wheat prices are up while soybean prices are down for the week. U.S. stocks fell Friday ending the longest winning streak for the Dow in nearly 17 years. Prior to today, the Dow had closed up 10 straight days. Watch […]
