Projected Intermodal Costs To County Unavailable At Current Stage
The Jefferson County Public Service Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Tabor. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Carmichael. Chairman Tabor informed the Committee that he had taken questions submitted by Committee Members and citizens to a representative […]
Jefferson County Budget Committee
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith, Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Carmichael. Following a successful Motion by Committee Member Mills and 2nd by Committee Member Maples to approve the Minutes, the Committee […]
Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment Resumes, Offers Payments For Wildlife Habitat
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been informed that theU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently resumed opportunities to enroll new land in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and to re-enroll existing CRP contracts that are scheduled to expire in 2013. Enrollment had ceased when Congress failed to pass new “Farm Bill” legislation to replace […]
TWRA Annual Fishing Derby A Big Splash With Local Youth
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency held their annual free fishing day on Saturday, June 8, 2013. To spark interest for young fishermen, TWRA held its other annual event, the Kids Fishing Derby, at a stocked pond on the Wells House property. Families came out to cast their lines, in hopes of landing the big one. TWRA […]
School Board Revises Budget To Present To Committee
The Jefferson County School Board held a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Mount Horeb Elementary School. All School Board Members were present for Roll Call. Board Members approved, with a Motion from Cavanah and 2nd from Lowery, one General and one Federal Budget Amendment. The thrust of the meeting centered around the […]
Memorial Day Weekend Free of Boating-Related Fatalities for Third Consecutive Year
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reporting that there were no boating-related fatalities reported over the 2013 Memorial Day holiday weekend. It marks the third consecutive year that the unofficial weekend start to the summer boating season has been free of boating fatalities. During the Memorial Day holiday period from Friday, May 24 through Monday, […]
Budget Committee – Motion To Withhold Chamber Funding Until Open Books for Public View Voted Down
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins and Cureton. Commissioner Turner sat in for Cureton. Two citizens addressed the Committee regarding public funds directed to the Jefferson County […]
Lease Language Hanging Point On Parrott-Wood Library
The Facilities Committee met on Monday evening, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Information regarding a lease agreement between County and the Parrott Family, who own the property that houses the Parrott-Wood Library in Strawberry Plains, was presented to the Committee. In a previous meeting, the agreement had been approved by the […]
Summer Finally Here
After months of waiting, warm weather has finally come to the area and it is time to enjoy all the wonderful things that summertime brings. We are looking for photos that depict summer 2013, whatever that means to you and your family-maybe it is a great vacation or perhaps it is time on the front […]
Roadblocks Up Ahead?
Tennessee Department of Transportation has released information on road situations that could impact travel in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Reported areas of concern are I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 410 and 416. Motorists should look for slow traffic and possible lane closures between the hours of 8pm and 6am, while resurfacing work […]
Budget Issues Facing Jefferson County
Though the Jefferson County Budget Committee is currently working on the budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, there are still pressing financial issues that are a part of the current financial picture. Recently, the Department of Education submitted a request for a budget amendment that would allow the movement of $370,624 from the School System […]
High School Renovations Under Way
After years of decline and debate, Jefferson County High School Main Campus is in the beginning stages of renovation. The 30 year old flagship school will receive a $24 million dollar revamp and the start date for the project has finally arrived. Faculty and Staff at JCHS spent the last days of school preparing for […]
Local Attorneys To Represent Daughter of White Pine Murder Victim
Two local attorneys are representing the daughter of a man who was murdered prior to a motel fire in White Pine, Tennessee. P. Richard Talley and Jill Talley have been retained by Kimberly Ann Jarvis, the daughter of Eddie Taylor White. On June 30, 2012, White was found dead in the lobby of the Crown […]
Patriot Academy Ready To Welcome Class of 2017
The Patriot Academy is close to completion and the Department of Education is gearing up to welcome the Class of 2017. Though the academic freshman academy program has had a year to become established, Administrators are excited that there will soon be a new facility to house the program. Jefferson County High School Principal Dr. […]
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Celebrates 50 Years of Service
The Jefferson County Rescue Squad hit a milestone birthday this weekend, as it turned one half a century old. In celebration of five decades of service, the Rescue Squad welcomed the public on Saturday to get an overview of their operation and enjoy some time listening to great music and talking with squad members. The […]
Jefferson County Tomorrow Retains Hurley Law Firm
Citizens with Jefferson County Tomorrow met on Thursday evening to address concerns regarding the proposed Norfolk Southern Intermodal that is slotted for the New Market area. Though the concerned citizen’s group has been vocal in their opposition to the location of the proposed Intermodal, it was revealed in Thursday’s meeting that they have retained legal […]
