Equine Piroplasmosis Detected in 22 Tennessee Horses
The state veterinarian’s office is investigating an outbreak of Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) in a group of racing Quarter Horses in Middle Tennessee. Twenty-two horses have tested positive for EP in five locations within Bedford, Rutherford, and Williamson Counties. The horses are all under quarantine and being treated. EP is a blood parasite that affects equines. […]
Tennessee Basketball’s Grant Williams Decides to Stay in Draft
University of Tennessee forward Grant Williams announced Friday his decision to forgo his senior season, and stay in the NBA Draft. Coming off a stellar Volunteer Basketball Season, Williams played a major part for 2018-2019. The 6’7 junior averaged 18.8 points per game, 7.2 rebounds, and a field goal rate of 56.5%. Williams announced in […]
Congratulations Jefferson County High School Class of 2019
The moment that over 400 students have waited the last 13 years for, finally came around Saturday Morning. The community arrived in full force to honor the Jefferson County High School Class of 2019. The 44th Commencement Ceremony, was full of excitement, hope, and of course the Pomp and Circumstance that one would expect with […]
JCHS Seniors Recognized at Honors Night
Graduation is just around the corner, and before the big ceremony on Saturday, Jefferson County High School took one last chance to honor its Class of 2019 with Honors Night. Countless scholarships were awarded, along with department awards, and students who were at the top of their class. Congratulations to the Class of 2019 for […]
Dandridge Council Declines Support For Low Income Housing Project
Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen declined to sign a letter of support for a proposed low income housing development that would have utilized a part of the old Dandridge Elementary School. The school, which is a historic building located in the Historic District of downtown Dandridge, has spent several decades in disrepair. The building […]
Jefferson County High School Honors Underclassmen During 2019 Honors Night
Monday night, Jefferson County High School held its annual Underclass Honors Night at the Carson-Newman University Student Activities Center. The evening honored 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who earned many accolades among their peers. Congratulations to all the students on a great school year! Girls State Representatives: Karissa Long, Sarah Tollefson, and Kaitlyn Williams. […]
General Assembly Enhances Tennessee’s Statue Of Limitation Laws Against Child Predators
Members of the House and Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation designed to enhance Tennessee’s Statute of Limitations laws against child predators this year. House Bill 565 removes the statute of limitations for all felony crimes committed against a child if the victim is under 13 years of age or if he or she is 13-17 years […]
Flags Become End Of School Issue At JCHS
Recent issues at Jefferson County High School have put the spotlight on the school’s policy concerning flags and their ability to adorn student vehicles. Last week, the issue came to a forefront when school administration admonished students for the flying of flags on student vehicles in the school parking lot. Parents became involved when the […]
Swim Lessons: When to Start & What Parents Should Know
Learning to swim should be a priority for every family. It’s an important life skill that can play a key role in helping to prevent drowning―a top cause of death among children. Children, and their parents, need to learn how to swim to help keep time in the water safe and fun! Here are some […]
TDH Reminds Women to Make Their Health a Top Priority
The Tennessee Department of Health joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health in celebrating National Women’s Health Week May 12 – 18, 2019. This nationwide initiative brings awareness to the importance of women’s health and empowers women to take small, manageable steps for longer, healthier and happier lives. “So often as […]
JCHS Recieves Recognition in Best High Schools Rankings
Jefferson County High School received recognition in the 2019 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings. The rankings include data on more than 23,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. More than 17,000 schools were ranked on their performance on state tests, graduation rate, and how well they prepare students for […]
School Board Meets To Finalize 2019 2020 Budget
The Jefferson County School Board met Thursday evening, May 9, 2019 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse to finalize their fiscal year 2019/2020 budget document in anticipation of presentation before the Jefferson County Budget Committee later this month. In a motion from School Board Chair Potts and with a second from Board Member Pinkerton, the […]
Happy Mother’s Day
She’s the one that nurtured you, comforted you, held you, raised you. Ballgames, band-aids and dance recitals, she was there. She has many names such as mother, mom, mama, and mommy. Today is the day labeled to honor her, but we should honor her every day. Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908, […]
Insect Bite and Repellant Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Keep your family safe from injury, itches and insect-transmitted disease this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Don’t use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your child. Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and gardens where flowers are in bloom. […]
Announcement of Maximum Effective Rate of Interest on Home Loans
The Federal National Mortgage Association has discontinued its free market auction system for commitments to purchase conventional home mortgages. Therefore, the Commissioner of Financial Institutions hereby announces that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans as set by the General Assembly in 1987, Public Chapter 291, for the month of June, 2019 is 6.93 […]
Strawberry Season Is Here and Farmers Are Ready
Despite the wet start to spring, sweet and juicy strawberries are prime for picking in most areas of Tennessee. If you are looking for the freshest berries, you need to go straight to the farm. “We are seeing more ripe strawberries by the day.” Mitchell Hyde of Hyde Farms in Loudon County said. “The more […]
