Tennessee Department of Agriculture Responds to Flood Damage
Following the rains and flooding that led to a State of Emergency in Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is coordinating with partners to assess damage, monitor food and fuel supplies, and assist farmers as floodwaters recede. “Under Governor Lee’s direction, we have been coordinating responses with TEMA and other agencies to address the […]
Williams Sinks Last-Second Shot to Lift Vols to 73-71 Win at Ole Miss
A runner with three seconds left by National Player of the Year candidate Grant Williams lifted No. 7 Tennessee to a 73-71 victory over Ole Miss at The Pavilion. Ole Miss had an opportunity to respond, but fellow honors candidate Admiral Schofield stepped up and took a charge to give Tennessee possession with one second left. The Vols (25-3, […]
These 10 Plants Shaped Tennessee
Whether walking through fields of high cotton or “sangin’ in the hills,” Tennesseans know plants are the state’s lifeblood. Two experts with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture recently led a project choosing the 10 plants that most shaped the state: American chestnut, beans (several varieties), corn, cotton, dogwood, ginseng, grasses (prairie and turf), tobacco, white […]
Jefferson County Among Governor’s Top 33 Healthier Communities
The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness today designated 33 counties, cities, towns, neighborhoods, and college campuses as Healthier Tennessee Communities at the organization’s gala event in Franklin. An additional 17 awards highlighting outstanding achievements by individuals and communities were presented at the Graystone Quarry event. The City of Kingsport became the first city in […]
United States Supreme Court Incorporates Eighth Amendment to the States in Civil Forfeiture Case
Property rights advocates have watched the Timbs v. Indiana case with great interest because it promises to have nationwide implications on excessive fines and property forfeitures. Today, the United States Supreme Court rendered its unanimous decision in Timbs. Writing for the majority, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg states that “Indiana argues that the Excessive Fines Clause […]
Suspect Shoots Wife, Then Takes Own Life
Jefferson County, TN Sheriff’s Department – Investigators with the Criminal Investigation Division have finished the preliminary investigation into the events that occurred at 1893 Oak Grove Rd on February 19, 2019. The investigation revealed that Juan Lopez Pineda age 46 was the male subject observed at the front door upon deputies arrival who also stated […]
Tennessee Issues First Maternal Mortality Report
The Tennessee Department of Health today issued the first Maternal Mortality Review report, Tennessee Maternal Mortality Review of 2017 Maternal Deaths. This report describes the state of maternal mortality in Tennessee based on a comprehensive review of deaths of women who died while pregnant or within one year of pregnancy. The goal of this effort by […]
Gov. Bill Lee to Repeal the Gym Tax in the Upcoming Budget
Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his plans to repeal the amusement tax on gym memberships in his upcoming budget. “I’m pleased to be able to include a tax cut in my first budget,” said Lee. “Repealing the gym tax is an important step in reducing the burdens on small businesses in our state.” The […]
No. 5 Tennessee Swarms Vanderbilt in 58-46 Win
No. 5 Tennessee extended its winning streak in Thompson-Boling Arena to 24 games Tuesday night, defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores, 58-46. The Vols (24-2, 12-1 SEC) held the Commodores to their lowest scoring output of the season, limiting them to just 32 percent shooting from the field. Clevon Brown was the only Vanderbilt (9-17, 0-13 SEC) […]
Local Church Has New Feature, Thanks to Eagle Scout.
Benjamin Bolinsky, who recently earned the title of Eagle Scout, wanted to do a community service project that would be useful for many years and would be beneficial to as many people possible. The choice seemed to be easy for him, though, as an active member of French Broad Baptist Church, as he chose to […]
Lady Vols Earn Gritty Win Over Mizzou, 62-60
Tennessee earned a hard-fought victory over RV/RV Missouri on Sunday, coming from four points down in the final stanza to claim a 62-60 triumph in front of a crowd of 8,559 in Mizzou Arena. Sophomore point guard Evina Westbrook led UT (17-8, 6-6 SEC) with 18 points and six assists, while sophomore forward Rennia Davis logged her 17th career double-double with […]
Happy President’s Day
Today, February 18, 2019, is Presidents’ Day, a holiday centered around the birthdays of two former presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Officially, “Presidents’ Day” is a misnomer, as the holiday originated in 1879 as remembrance of George Washington’s birthday. The date for the holiday was reset by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1971, […]
Park Announces Paving Project on Little River Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a pavement preservation project will begin Tuesday, February 19 on Little River Road. A thin pavement overlay will be applied to the entire length of the 16.5-mile roadway between Sugarlands Visitor Center to the Townsend Wye along with associated pull-offs and parking lots and the 1.5-mile Elkmont […]
Tennessee General Assembly Tackles Civil Forfeiture…Again
Civil asset forfeiture is once again under consideration by the Tennessee General Assembly. Forfeiture of assets became a means of confiscating property used in the commission of a crime in the early 1980’s when federal authorities set out to interrupt illicit drug cartels operating in the United States. The practice has strayed widely from its […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley Youth of the Year Winner
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. This recognition program for Club members promotes service to Club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. Boys & Girls Clubs recognize members ages 14 to 18 as […]
