Happy Veterans Day for Area Vets
Jefferson County Schools hosted breakfast and lunch get-togethers throughout the county to celebrate and honor veterans, thanking them for their service.
Wreaths Across America Announces 2023 Escort to Arlington Route
What has become known as the country’s longest veterans’ parade – Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” – kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The official route, which can be viewed here, will travel down the East Coast, stopping at schools, memorials, and other locations along the way to spread the year-long mission to REMEMBER the […]
No Trash November Aims to Remove 50,000 Pounds of Litter from Roadways
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its third annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included 95 events with over 1,300 volunteers who collected more than 48,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on our public roads is detrimental […]
Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services Visits Jefferson Academy’s Life Skills class
Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services, Deputy Director, Melissa Cotter visited Jefferson Academy’s Life Skills class on October 23, 2023, to Educate students about job responsibilities of EMS (Emergency Medical Services) professionals and the harmful effects of substance abuse. Jefferson County E.M.S. professionals play a crucial role in providing immediate medical care during emergencies, and it’s […]
Comptroller’s Office Looks at What’s Changing in School Security
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is releasing a review of recent changes to school security provisions enacted by the Tennessee General Assembly. In addition to providing more than $240 million in new funding, the legislature also enacted new requirements with the goal of helping students stay safe and making schools more secure. Key changes highlighted in […]
Changes Coming to Tennessee’s Unemployment Benefits Program
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) will implement indexing for Tennessee unemployment benefits, as well as several other changes to comply with legislation passed by members of the Tennessee General Assembly in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Below, is information about the new laws that mandate indexing and other changes to Tennessee’s unemployment […]
Suspect Arrested Following Shooting Behind West Main Street In Morristown
A Morristown man was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault following a shooting in downtown Morristown early the morning of October 22, 2023 Carl Antonio Davis, Jr., 27, of Morristown is suspected of shooting 28-year-old Jordan Suiter behind 142 West Main Street after the two argued while attending a party in the building. Suiter was […]
Jefferson County Commission Votes Down (18-2) DOE’s Amendment To Fund Allied Behavioral Health
Jefferson County Department of Education will have to find another revenue source to fund it’s contract with Allied Behavioral Health which is a mental health contractor that is housed in Jefferson County Schools. Allied has been the topic of discussion for several months, as some parents, citizens and elected officials have expressed concerns regarding the […]
Wheel Tax Fails In County Commission Vote
Jefferson County Commissioners declined to find a super majority to keep the wheel tax in place after it’s sunset in April 2024. The vote fell one vote short of the 14 needed to extend the current wheel tax, with 13 voting in favor, 7 in opposition and one absent. Revenues from the wheel tax account […]
Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers Rose .4 Percent In September
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2023 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.6 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.7 percent before seasonal adjustment. The […]
Commissioner Gonzales Announces 2023 Bank Holiday Schedule
In response to anticipated questions, this will serve as confirmation that Tennessee state-chartered banks may be closed on the following dates, in addition to federally designated holidays, provided that adequate notice is given to customers prior to the closing: • Friday November 24 2023 (In addition to Thursday, November 23, 2023) • Friday, December 22, […]
Free ACT Retake Opportunities Available for All Tennessee High School Seniors
the Tennessee Department of Education highlighted the free ACT retake opportunity for public high school seniors in Tennessee to boost their scores on the ACT college entrance exam. Tennessee leads the nation in ACT access, offering public high school students the opportunity to take the ACT two times for free during normal school hours. Public […]
TN AG Files Complaint against DHS and ICE
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office filed a complaint against the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”). The complaint raises claims under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) stemming from Defendants’ failure to produce documents regarding the release of immigrant detainees into Tennessee. “Tennesseans have a right to […]
Jefferson County High School Presents Homecoming Court 2023
JCHS SENIORS Kamry Bolin is the daughter of Jason & Marilyn Bolin of Dandridge. She is a member of the Patriots Events Council, National Honors Society, FCA Leadership, Patriot Pals and the Varsity Basketball Team. Kamry is a proud member of Grants Chapel United Methodist Church in Dandridge. She is escorted by Graham […]
