First Amendment Presentation by Judge Will Roach – Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
The presentation on the First Amendment by Tennessee General Sessions Court Judge Dennis “Will” Roach II on September 14 prepared the members of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), for Constitution Week, September 17-23. In addition, MDW Constitution Week Chairman Glenda Roach gave each member a jingle […]
White Pine School Locks Down Under Threat Of Student Carrying Gun
In a statement today from Dr. Shane Johnston, Jefferson County Director of Schools: “White Pine School administration notified my office that a student had verbally told another student he had a gun at school. This notification was made at approximately 8:15 AM. School officials were notified of this and promptly detained the student and placed […]
Education Commissioner Unveils ‘Best for All’ Strategic Plan
Education Commissioner Unveils ‘Best For All’ Strategic PlanAcademics, Whole Child, and Educators are top priorities for Tennessee NASHVILLE— Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn today presented the department’s strategic plan to more than 1,000 statewide educators at the 2019 LEAD conference held in Nashville. The plan, called “Best for All,” sets priorities for the department in serving […]
Commission Seats White Pine Mayor Glenn Warren As District 3 Commissioner
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Quarterly Voting Session on Monday, October 21, 2019 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Byrd. Following the prayer, which was offered by Commission Chaplin Douglas, House Representative for Jefferson County and the Head of the Republican Caucus for the State of […]
Walker Hired As Secondary Supervisor & District Testing Coordinator for Jefferson County Schools
Today we are excited to announce Mrs. Michelle Walker has been hired as the Secondary Supervisor & District Testing Coordinator for Jefferson County Schools. “We are excited to see Mrs. Walker’s move to central office. She has worked hard as a building level principal in the Jefferson County School System and the academic strides made […]
Gun Sanctuary Town Declared By Dandridge Board Of Mayor and Aldermen
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Dandridge, Tennessee voted Tuesday evening, October 8, 2019 to make the municipality a Gun Sanctuary Town. Last week, the issue was brought before the board by Alderman Kesterson at the monthly work session. While the BMA voiced their support of gun owner rights, questions arose concerning the ability […]
Chasity Osborne Crowned Homecoming Queen
An exciting week of homecoming activities came to a close Friday night at halftime of the Jefferson County High School vs Dobyns-Bennett High School football Game. All the homecoming representatives, escorted by JROTC cadets, graced the field in their evening best, honoring each class that had elected them. Congratulations to the Jefferson County High School […]
School Board Approves 2019-2020 Calendar
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners convened at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Thursday night for the monthly work session and meeting. To begin the meeting, Maury Middle School and New Market Elementary Schools were recognized as Tennessee Reward Schools. Reward schools are generally those that are improving in terms of achievement and growth […]
Jefferson County Emergency Medical Service receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Recognition Award
Jefferson County Emergency Medical Service has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
