From Katrina to Columbia, TWRA Wildlife Officers Answer the Call
A decade after TWRA sent Wildlife Officers to New Orleans, La. for search and rescue missions following Hurricane Katrina, officers once again answered the call to help those devastated by flooding in Colombia, S.C. On Oct. 3, eight TWRA Wildlife Officers from east Tenn. were activated by TEMA to assist with expected flooding issues associated […]
Bomb Threats: Who’s Responsible and Who’s In Charge?
As local schools continue to be plagued with computer generated bomb threats, the question regarding just who is heading the investigation into the local and statewide threats has moved to the forefront. Thus far, two local schools have been reported to have received threats, Jefferson Middle School and White Pine School, with White Pine receiving […]
TWRA Receives Photo of What Appears to Be Cougar in West Tennessee
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has received a photo of what appears to be a cougar (mountain lion) taken on a trail camera on private land in Obion County in West Tennessee. The photo is being analyzed by photo/graphics experts. It was taken shortly after 8 p.m. on the evening of Sept. 20. The trail […]
Apply for Tennessee Promise before November 2 Deadline
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today encouraged high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise, Tennessee’s groundbreaking scholarship and mentorship program that provides high school graduates last-dollar scholarships to attend two years of community or technical college free of tuition and fees. The deadline for applications is November 2. According to the Tennessee Student Assistance […]
Fall Leaf Report for October 5 – October 12, 2015
Last week was a wet one for the Great Smoky Mountains, East Tennessee, and North Carolina. Fortunately, there was little in the way of storms and high winds to shake the changing leaves to the ground, so the oncoming color was not impacted. Those looking for the best change of color will still have to […]
2 More Bomb Threats In Jefferson County Schools Today
Two Jefferson County Schools were the recipients of bomb threats today. According to information provided from the Jefferson County Department of Education, Jefferson Middle School received an automated bomb threat shortly after noon on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. School Administration evacuated the school and informed authorities. As a precaution due to close proximity, the Jefferson […]
Arkansas Sends Vols Reeling, 24-20
The Arkansas Razorbacks are the latest to team to knock off the Vols this season. With the Vols now 2-3 on the season, Tennessee needs to right the ship quickly. As I said last week on “Jefferson County Post Sports with Mike Stanley,” if the Vols were to fall to Arkansas this week they could […]
White Pine School Helping Students Cope With Aftermath
The halls of White Pine School are filled with students struggling to understand the murder of one of their own and the choices made by another fellow student. Saturday evening an eight year old 3rd grade student at White Pine was shot and killed by an 11 year old 5th grade student that attended White […]
Jefferson County Caps off “Fun” Night with a Win
William Blount 1st year Head Coach, Phillip Shadowens , told reporters earlier this week that he expected Thursday night’s game against Jefferson County to be a fun night for the Governors. It was the Patriots, however, that presumably had the most fun on this night. Tied 20-20 at the half, Jefferson County outscored William Blount […]
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Old Time Saturday
It takes more than torrential rain to dampen a thirty year old event and Old Time Saturday was proof that spirit and a really good umbrella can best even the rainiest of days. The 30th annual Old Time Saturday came to Jefferson City on Saturday, October 3, 2015. One of the most anticipated events in […]
Tragedy Strikes White Pine – 8 Year Old Murdered, 11 Year Old Charged With 1st Degree
Jefferson County Sheriff G.W. “Bud” McCoig and Attorney General for the 4th Judicial District Jimmy Dunn, held a press conference on Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2015, concerning the October 3rd murder of an eight year old White Pine girl. According to Sheriff McCoig, the incident occurred around 7:26 pm on Saturday evening, when authorities were […]
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2nd Annual Jefferson County Sampler
Great food was not in short supply at the Carriage House Tuesday night as the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted their second annual Jefferson County Sampler. The rainy night did not dampen the spirits of the over 100 people in attendance, or the 15 vendors who gathered to show off the food of the […]
Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for October 1-7, 2015
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 between the Roane County Line (Log Mile 0) and Midway Drive (Log Mile 2.7): Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this project as crews construct turn lanes in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution in this area. BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 Bridge over […]
TVA Taking Early Action to Prepare for Heavy Rainfall this Weekend
Even if Hurricane Joaquin doesn’t directly strike the Valley, it could still have a major impact on the area. The Tennessee Valley Authority is already taking steps to deal with the anticipated runoff from heavy rains over the weekend. Current forecast models show some areas along the eastern side of TVA’s territory could receive several […]
Tennessee Has Great Pumpkins, No Matter How You Stack ‘Em
Tennesseans can expect plentiful pumpkins, gourds and winter squash this year. Round, bright orange Jack-o-Lantern pumpkins are still popular for Halloween carving, but increasing numbers of colorful heirloom pumpkins, which are also edible, may be stealing the show. Traditional cooking pumpkin varieties like the blue Australian or Jarrahdale pumpkin, the neon orange Cinderella pumpkin and […]
TDH Urges Everyone to Get a Flu Vaccine Now
With flu season almost here, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone to get a flu vaccine now to help keep themselves and their loved ones healthy. ”Getting your flu vaccination is really about protecting other people, not just ourselves” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. ‘’ Even those who think ‘I have never been sick […]
