Shop Tax Free in Tennessee Next Weekend!
Mark your calendars, and get your shopping carts ready! Tennessee’s once-a-year sales tax holiday weekend happens Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. During this holiday period, shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on more than 150 different items, including clothing, school supplies and computers, as students prepare for the back-to-school season. State and local […]
Beat the Heat Safely!
The hottest temperatures of the season so far are now encroaching on our region. Temperatures in the 90’s with very high humidity can spell disaster for your summer fun, so the CDC offers some tips for staying safe in the extreme heat. Stay Cool Wear Appropriate Clothing: Choose lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in […]
National Park Service Seeks Information Regarding Man’s Death
The National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) investigators are trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of David Carver, Jr who was found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on July 8, 2019. Carver was reported missing by a family member to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office in early June. If you […]
UCI Researchers’ Deep Learning Algorithm Solves Rubik’s Cube Faster Than Any Human
Since its invention by a Hungarian architect in 1974, the Rubik’s Cube has furrowed the brows of many who have tried to solve it, but the 3D logic puzzle is no match for an artificial intelligence system created by researchers at the University of California, Irvine. DeepCubeA, a deep reinforcement learning algorithm programmed by UCI […]
Troopers Rescue Children Locked Inside Back of U-Haul Truck
On July 10th, 2019, Fall Branch Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Owen Caudill received a call from dispatch stating a bystander observed several small children being locked in the back of a white U-Haul box truck at the I-40 446 Welcome Center in Cocke County. While driving in that direction, Trooper Caudill observed a U-Haul truck […]
Elementary School Basketball Returns to School Locations
Elementary School Basketball will return to Jefferson County Schools this winter but for the first time in over two decades games will be held on school property. The Jefferson County School Board voted 4-0 to return the league games to school property after several seasons of play at the Dandridge Activity Center. The recommendation for […]
Christmas in July Brings the Heat
The sweltering heat and the days at the lake may make the Christmas season seem so far ahead, but rejoice Holiday lovers, for the magic is only 5 months away! To hold us over though, many retailers and television networks bestow upon us what we now know as Christmas in July. Impatience isn’t the only […]
Jefferson City Industrial Site Property Purchase Complete
It’s official: the property has changed hands from private to public, and—for the first time in more than 40 years—Jefferson City has a site of substantial size to market to industries. As a result of a July 11 transaction with Jefferson Court LLC, the Jefferson City Industrial Development Board (IDB) now holds the deed to […]
SFMO: Don’t Give Fire Safety a Vacation this Summer!
While school is out and temperatures rise, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding Tennesseans to not send fire safety on a summer vacation. Overall, summer is statistically less deadly than winter when it comes to fires. However, summer comes with its own set of dangers that parents and homeowners shouldn’t forget. Remember: […]
TN REDLINE Adds New Text Communication Capability
The Tennessee REDLINE today unveiled its new text message capability for people seeking a referral to addiction treatment services. The number for confidential referrals via voice call or text message remains the same: 800-889-9789. Since 1989, the Tennessee REDLINE has served as a referral service to addiction treatment for people and their families looking for […]
Spirit of Nations Powwow to Honor the Elders
Seated: Mark Potts, Mayor of Jefferson County. Standing left to right: John Martin, member of the board of directors for Indian Creek Productions, Inc., sponsor of the powwow and former chairman of the Tennessee Commission of Indian Affairs. Dr. Samuel Hollingshead, Chairman of the Indian Creek Productions, Inc., board of directors and assistant principal at […]
Dandridge Council Moves Question of Annexation to Planning Commission for Recommendation
The Town of Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously voted to send a request for annexation into Dandridge to the Dandridge Planning Commission for recommendation. The request for annexation was brought by the Darrell and Lori Miller who are currently the owners of Bootleggers Distillery in Hartford, Tn. The Millers purchased an expanse of […]
First Meeting of the New Fiscal Year for Jefferson County Commission
In their first meeting since approving a five cent property tax increase for the current fiscal year, the Jefferson County Commission held their annual quarterly work session. While many upcoming agenda items are more general housekeeping in nature, the Commission will vote on a recommendation from the Jefferson County Budget Committee that would approve the […]
Delivery of Sanofi Flu Vaccines to be Delayed
Delivery of Sanofi Pasteur flu vaccines will be delayed by three to four weeks this fall, according to the manufacturer. The delay impacts the company’s three flu vaccines, including Fluzone Quadrivalent, which is approved for children and adults. “Sanofi Pasteur fully expects to manufacture and deliver every dose reserved by our customers, beginning with partial […]
Searchers Find Unidentified Human Remains
Searchers in Great Smoky Mountain National Park found the remains of an unidentified human body after being notified of the remains by an off-trail hiker. The remains were found in an off-trail area of the park off of Laurel Creek Road and appear to be several months old. The cause of death is under investigation. […]
TN AG Reaches $5.8 Million Multi-Jurisdiction Settlement with LexisNexis under State False Claims Act
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and local law enforcement agencies within the State, today announced the execution of a Settlement Agreement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Inc., and several affiliates (“LexisNexis”). The Settlement Agreement – which also was executed by the State of Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York, and the City of Baltimore […]
