Scots-Irish Festival Marches in to Dandridge
The 2019 Scots-Irish festival brought great talent and many grins to the town of Dandridge. This yearly event celebrated Celtic heritage from local ancestors who settled in the area shortly after the Revolutionary War. Festival goers traveled from surrounding states to learn about the Scots-Irish culture and relish in delicious Celtic food. Entertainment for the […]
Another Record Year for the Number of Students Taking the AP Exam
Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced today that more than 33,800 Tennessee public school students took the Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the 2018-19 school year – breaking the previous year’s record high of 32,000 for Tennessee. Across Tennessee, 17,607 students earned a score of 3, 4, or 5, which translates into a 3.1 percent increase […]
AEC Announces Board Election Results
Today, AEC announced the official results from board elections held during the voting period of August 26, 2019 through September 26, 2019. These results were affirmed by the cooperative membership and inserted into the official minutes of the 79th annual meeting report. In 2019, three cooperative districts had board seats up for elections; those being […]
Dr. Richard Breeden Named By Governor Lee To State Pharmacy Board
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced more than 100 appointees to a series of state boards and commissions. “I am pleased to appoint these individuals and appreciate their willingness to serve our state,” said Lee. “The success of our state depends on engaged citizens and we look forward to working together.” Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation […]
Welcome October!
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables. It’s October! Even though the current temperatures say August, it is indeed October. The time of pumpkins, leaves, festivals, and, of course, spooks has its share of traditions and folklore that spans centuries. The weather soon […]
Escapee Detained, Facing Charges in Jefferson and Grainger Counties
Jason Dwight Carr has been captured following a pursuit on Lakeshore Rd. by the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office. He is currently being transported to the Jefferson County Detention Center were he is facing several charges in Jefferson and Grainger Counties.
Introducing the JCHS Homecoming Court Representatives
Jefferson County High School announced the 2019 Homecoming representatives this week. The ladies were elected by popular vote by each class and will be escorted by JROTC Cadets. Representing the Patriot Academy Freshman Class: Taylor Gockenbach – The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gockenbach of Dandridge. She is a member of the volleyball team […]
Welding at JCHS Brings Governor Lee and Other Dignitaries
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee paid a visit to Jefferson County High School to help unveil a new state-of-the-art facility to train the next generation of industry workers. Lee, along with State Representatives Andy Farmer and Jeremy Faison, County Mayor Mark Potts, Director of Schools Dr. Shane Johnston, JCHS Principal Dr. Scott Walker, School Board Members, […]
Four School Bus Mechanics Suspended Pending Investigation As Escapee Remains At-large
Four Jefferson County Department of Education employees have been suspended without pay following the escape of a prisoner on work detail. Justin Allen, Jr. Shults, Bryan Drinnen and Eugene Ogle, all employed as mechanics with the Jefferson County School System and all located at the bus garage, received letters dated September 20, 2019 notifying them […]
Tennessee’s ‘High Quality’ Bonds Generate $40 Million Premium
Tennessee’s colleges and universities will benefit from a competitive low interest rate due in part to a $40 million premium generated by the Tennessee State School Bond Authority’s (TSSBA) successful sale of $207 million of higher education facilities bonds. The bond proceeds will be used to support capital projects at 6 of the state’s colleges […]
TN Attorney General Challenges Unlawful, Unprecedented Order
The State of Tennessee, through the Attorney General’s Office, is appealing a final order from the Davidson County Criminal Court that circumvented established legal procedures. The order exchanged the death sentence of Tennessee inmate Abu-Ali Abdur’Rahman for life in prison, thus essentially granting clemency through a court and a district attorney that both lack the […]
KaTom Adding 100 New Jobs
KaTom Restaurant Supply, a family-owned business run based in Kodak is growing again. The company earned $12.6 million in low cost loans from the US Department of Agriculture together with the Small Business Administration and Community Trust Bank. The funds will allow KaTom to add 40,000 square feet, which will help accommodate 100 new employees. […]
Happy Fall!!
The time of year that many wait the long, hot summer for is here! Pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweaters, crunching of the leaves, and all things spooky. Even though the area is still experiencing highs in the upper 80’s and lower 90’s, today marks the first day of fall, as the autumnal equinox happens today. […]
Inmate Escapes In School Vehicle
Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Jefferson County Schools released the following statement concerning the incident: “Earlier today my office was notified that an inmate from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department had stolen a car from the transportation garage and fled the property. Central office staff worked with schools and placed four school campuses (Piedmont, Patriot […]
Local Area At Risk for Fire Due to Dry Conditions
It has been eight weeks since Jefferson County has seen a measurable rainfall, and it’s beginning to show. The grass is becoming crunchy, trees are already starting to loose their leaves and the air has been unseasonably hot and dry. Though the temperatures are on a slight downturn, there is no significant rainfall in the […]
Employment Rises In Tennessee’s Six Largest Counties
Employment rose in each of Tennessee’s six largest counties from March 2018 to March 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS) reported Wednesday. The USBLS qualifies large counties as those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2018. USBLS Regional Commissioner Janet S. Rankin noted that employment gains ranged from 4.0 […]
