Department of Safety and Homeland Security Announces Reorganization
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is reorganizing its Homeland Security office to better deal with the evolving threat, particularly that of homegrown violent extremists. Restructuring began on November 1, 2015, and will be complete on February 1, 2016. The office of Homeland Security will now be comprised of three bureaus: analytics, operations, […]
Field of Dreams Vandalized Over the Weekend
Not only did last week’s snow provide a fun time for kids to get some extra days off of school, but the winter weekend also saw a bit of mischief. Dandridge’s Field of Dreams was the victim of vandalism, as an unknown person drove on to field 3 and did donuts in their car, causing […]
Jefferson County Delivers Another Sweep at Seymour
The Jefferson County Patriots made the journey to Seymour High School to face off against the Eagles on a rainy Tuesday night. The Lady Patriots took off to a quick lead early in the game. Outscoring the Lady Eagles 18-5 in the first quarter alone, Jefferson County made it very clear that they did not […]
TWRA Officers Assist Wildlife in Unusual Circumstances
A couple of wild animals in unusual situations required the assistance of well trained TWRA officers this week as a deer and a bear found themselves in some odd predicaments. Yesterday morning around 9:15 a.m., TWRA wildlife officers received a call about a bear on the Eastman Chemical Company property in Kingsport. Upon arrival, they located […]
Social Media Frenzy Surrounds Two Missing Women – Police Say No Connection
Two local women, Inesha Haygood and Lora Costner, are missing and the circumstances surrounding their disappearances have created an atmosphere of fear in the area. Haygood went missing from Morristown on December 28, 2015. A few weeks later, on the afternoon of January 7, 2016, Costner went missing in Newport, Tennessee. Despite correlations that have […]
County Mayor Holds Press Conference
The Historic Jefferson County Courthouse was the site of a press conference held by Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri. During the 10 am media event, Palmieri presented three separate pieces of legislation that he will put before County Commission for approval. He prefaced his presentation with information on his decision to call a press conference, rather […]
Ripley’s
Ripley’s is inviting residents of Sevier and surrounding counties to enjoy their attractions for only $5 plus tax per person, per visit, while children 2 and under are admitted free: the deal will be held from Sunday, February 7 through Thursday, February 11, 2016. Ripley’s will be donating $1 of every $5 Admission Special to Sevier […]
Former Jefferson County Employee Indicted
Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former employee of the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Office in connection to a theft and misconduct investigation. On August 7, 2015, at the request of 4th District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating reports of missing funds totaling […]
Study Finds Smartphones May Decrease Sedentary Time, Increase Activity
A pilot study finds that using smartphone reminders to prompt people to get moving may help reduce sedentary behavior. The study was supported by the American Cancer Society, with technical expertise provided by the e-Health Technology Program at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. The study appears in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. Evidence has linked […]
Lady Vols Triumph Over In-State Rival Vanderbilt, 58-49
Despite the snowy, cold weather, Thompson-Boling Arena was plenty hot enough Thursday night as the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers faced off against in-state rivals, Vanderbilt. The Lady Vols took off with a quick lead, pulling away 17-10 in the first quarter. During the first half of the battle, the Lady Vols forced 11 turnovers from the […]
Local Modern Woodmen Members Honor Hometown Hero
Local volunteer J. Ray Walker was recognized for countless hours of service to the community on 1/19/2016 by the local Dandridge Modern Woodmen of America members who met at, Perkins Restaurant. Walker was honored for his many years of service with the Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department (he joined in 1985 and has held many officer […]
Winter Storm Jonas Arrives Fashionably Late
Temperatures in recent weeks left many wondering if East Tennessee had skipped a season and gone straight from fall to spring. But, as last week’s frigid cold snap and snowy weather descended on the area, it was clear that Old Man Winter has truly arrived. While the eastern half of the nation prepared for the […]
First-of-its-Kind PSA Campaign Targets the 86 Million Adults with Prediabetes
Losing weight and being healthier are at the top of everyone’s New Year’s resolutions. But, despite the best intentions, work, kids, and social events often push lifestyle changes to the bottom of the list. While many are familiar with type 2 diabetes, fewer are aware of prediabetes, a serious health condition that affects 86 million […]
State Fire Marshal: Be Ready Ahead of January Winter Storm
Forecasters expect a significant winter storm to sweep across Tennessee this weekend that could cause power outages, traffic delays and numerous safety risks. Ahead of the storm’s arrival, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Tennesseans that it’s crucial to keep fire safety in mind during the winter months. “Ice, snow and cold temperatures […]
Commission Takes Frosty View of Senior Tax Freeze
In a relatively short voting meeting, the Jefferson County Commission had only one item of debatable new business before them, as they convened on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Voting to set aside the rules to allow the agenda, which was out of step with the approved agenda outline that […]
Patriots Face Strong Resistance from Morristown West
The Jefferson County Patriots hosted the Morristown West Trojans in Dumplin Valley Tuesday night. Head-to-head action featuring both the girls and boys basketball proved to be a tough test for the Patriots. The Jefferson County Lady Patriots had one of the toughest games that they have had to face all season against the Lady Trojans. Morristown West […]
