NOTICE – Thomas Koontz Seeking Legal Title for 1989 GMC S-15. VIN# 1GTCS19R4K2524886

NOTICE Thomas Koontz Seeking Legal Title for 1989 GMC S-15. VIN# 1GTCS19R4K2524886. Seeking clear title to 1989 GMC S-15 VIN# 1GTCS19R4K2524886, purchased in White Pine, TN and seeking response via certified mail in regards to title and seeking possession and ownership of vehicle purchased by Thomas Koontz, 145 Bridle Way, Lot# 35, White Pine, TN. […]
Happy New Year from the Jefferson County Post

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Popular gyms undermining health with tanning beds, UConn researcher says

The end of 2019 brings with it holiday gatherings, school vacations, and the annual tradition of New Year’s resolutions – with some of the most common resolutions being to exercise more and lose weight. Popular gym chains across the country capitalize on the broad desire to get healthy in the New Year with persuasive post-holiday […]
Genes and family are biggest predictor of academic success, study suggests

Whether children will enjoy academic success can be now predicted at birth, a new study suggests. The study, led by the University of York, found that parents’ socioeconomic status and children’s inherited DNA differences are powerful predictors of educational achievement. However, the research suggests that having the genes for school success is not as beneficial […]
Freestanding emergency departments may increase out-of-pocket spending for patients

With emergency department visits spiking around the holidays, patients may be inclined to seek care at freestanding emergency departments in an urgent situation. However, a new study suggests the best and most cost-effective option may be to skip the freestanding emergency department and head to an urgent care center. A collaborative study led by researchers […]
New Algorithm Could Mean More Efficient, Accurate Equipment for Army

Wei Cai, Dr. Bo Wang and Wenzhong Zhang, researchers at SMU work on an Army-funded project developed an algorithm to simulate how electromagnetic waves interact with materials in devices to create equipment more efficiently and accurately. The algorithm could be used in a wide range of fields — from biology and astronomy to military applications […]
Deaths in middle-aged adults drive decrease in U.S. life expectancy

Americans in the prime of life, age 25 to 64, are dying at a greater rate than in years past, lowering overall U.S. life expectancy, according to a new study published Nov. 26 in JAMA. Life expectancy — the average number of years a newborn can expect to live — increased in the U.S. by almost […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Report Provides Sweeping Review of Evidence Concerning Autism Spectrum Disorder

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its clinical recommendations on autism spectrum disorder for the first time in 12 years, analyzing the latest research on the neurodevelopmental disorder that affects an estimated 1 in every 59 children. “Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” a clinical report published in the […]
Morristown Police Department K-9 Teams Receive Awards

Two MPD K-9 Teams received top awards at the annual K-9 recertification training hosted by the Sevierville Police Department. Officer Paul Pressley and K-9 Juno competed against six other explosive ordnance teams. The teams were scored on several scenarios throughout the week with the MPD team receiving the highest score and taking top honors. Officer […]
NORAD Tracks Santa Program Kicks Off for 2019

As the North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts its primary mission of defending the homeland, it stands ready to continue its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe on Dec. 24. “In addition to our day-to-day mission of defending North America, we are proud to carry on the tradition of tracking Santa as he […]
NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Cleared for Final Assembly

NASA’s first large scale, piloted X-plane in more than three decades is cleared for final assembly and integration of its systems following a major project review by senior managers held Thursday at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Image of the X-59 main assembly coming together.Credits: Lockheed Martin The management review, known as Key Decision Point-D (KDP-D), […]
Baneberry Recipient Of $30,000 Non-Matching Grant from Jefferson Health Care Foundation
Mayor Hernandez announced today the City of Baneberry is the recipient of a non-matching grant from the Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund in the amount of $30,000. Mayor Hernandez stated the money would go for equipment to update the city fire department. Mayor Hernandez wants to extend her deep appreciation to Vice Mayor Tom Carter […]
State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) Named 2019 Senate Legislator of the Year

State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) was recently named the “2019 Senate Legislator of the Year” by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT). COAT is a is a non-profit association of county clerks, state court clerks, registers of deeds, and trustees which advocate for elected officials and their constituents from all Tennessee counties. “Senator […]
1 in 5 adolescents and 1 in 4 young adults now living with prediabetes

Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents aged 12-18 years, and 1 in 4 young adults aged 19-34 years, are living with prediabetes, according to a new CDC studyexternal icon published today in JAMAexternal icon Pediatrics. Prediabetes is a health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 […]
6.2 Million middle and high school students used tobacco products in 2019

About 6.2 million U.S. middle and high school students were current (past 30-day) users of some type of tobacco product in 2019, according to new National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) data released in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The survey found that about 1 in 3 high school students (4.7 million) and about 1 in […]
Multiple companies’ employees eligible for job assistance

Goodman Company Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Terminix International Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Dunan Precision MFG. Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Falcon Transport Employees Eligible for Job Assistance TI Fluid Systems Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Trelleborg Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Bridgestone Americas Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Goodman Company Employees Eligible for […]