A Flash From the Past – 1978 Property Tax $3.99
Jefferson County is facing the question of answering a multi million dollar deficit and will address the issue this week, as the Jefferson County Commission meets for their regular voting session. At the center of debate is the property tax rate in Jefferson County. Currently, the property tax rate sits at $2.35 and is near […]
Tennessee Heat Wave Is More Severe Weather of 2015
A heat wave continues to batter East Tennessee moving into the week of June 14th, with projected highs ranging from 88-95 degrees Fahrenheit, accompanied by thunderstorms scattered throughout the week. This heat wave is another example of extreme or unusual weather that has taken place around the globe in recent months. California is well into […]
DUI Crackdown for Independence Day
The Dandridge Police Department will be conducting heavy patrols throughout the community looking for impaired drivers the week of Independence Day. “Thanks to the DUI grant provided by the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office, we are able to put more officers on the roads looking for aggressive, reckless driving often caused by impaired drivers,” stated […]
The Valley Comes Alive Again Saturday Night With Tractorhead and Hillbilly Bonez!
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series presents another hard hitting Saturday Night featuring the popular and award winning bands Tractorhead and Hillbilly Bonez. The 2015 Season has a great lineup, on the 2nd Sat of each month May thru Aug, featuring Benny Wilson Band, HillBilly Bonez, Pop Seals and Open Range, GRITS, Tractor Head and […]
Keeping Kids Safe this Summer
FIREWORKS SAFETY Fireworks can result in severe burns, blindness, scars, and even death. Fireworks that are often thought to be safe, such as sparklers, can reach temperatures above 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, and can burn users and bystanders. Families should attend community fireworks displays run by professionals rather than using fireworks at home. The AAP recommends […]
Shooters Bring Home Awards
The Jefferson County 4H Shooters successfully competed in the Regional Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, scoring two Regional 1st place rankings, a 2nd place Regional finish, and a 3rd place ranking across the four divisions of shooters. The results are as follows: Varsity: 3rd in Region Derek Masoner, Issac Hodges, […]
Questions Plague Budget Recommendation
The Jefferson County Commission full body got their first look at the Budget Committee’s recommendations for the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget in their work session on Monday, June 8, 2015. Though the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse has been relatively full during the budgeting process,many County Department Heads and Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri were noticeably absent […]
Teen Attacked By Black Bear While Sleeping
For the second time this season, Great Smoky Mountain Nation Park officials have issued a warning concerning bear incidents in the Park. Late Saturday evening, around 10:30 pm, a teenager was pulled from his hammock as he slept ten feet away from his father. According to officials, the father and son were on a back […]
Baby Boomers Edged Out by Echo Boomers
As more and more of the Baby Boomers age into the sixty five and over demographics, the face of the United States could change drastically. In 2011, when the first, and largest, wave of Boomers hit the age of 65, it was a turning point in the way that the United States will deal with […]
Kitty Love
June is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is celebrating by encouraging the public to consider adopting one of the 3.4 million cats that enter shelters each year. A recent ASPCA survey of American adults shows that, while cat owners themselves have overwhelmingly positive experiences with […]
Ribbon Cutting for New Jefferson City Business
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Skillworks, LLC. A new business located in Jefferson City, Skillworks is owned by local entrepreneur Matthew Evon. Skillworks provides skilled labor on a per-need basis to satisfy other businesses’ needs. Local dignitaries were on hand to help welcome the new enterprise to the […]
Warmer, Lower-Oxygen Oceans Will Shift Marine Habitats
Modern mountain climbers usually carry tanks of oxygen to help them reach the summit. The combination of physical exertion and lack of oxygen at high altitudes creates a major challenge for mountaineers. Now, just in time for World Oceans Day on Monday, June 8, researchers have found that the same principle applies to marine species […]
Swimming Safety for Summer
With the onset of Summer comes the revival of one of America’s favorite Summertime recreations: swimming! While taking a dip on a hot afternoon can be cool and relaxing, there are always people who get sick in the process. Drowning iss a tragedy that occasionally arise during the vacation season – with 69 drownings in […]
Biodefense Panel Expresses Grave Concerns Over Findings at Nation’s Research Labs
Yesterday, the co-chairs of the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense responded to recent events involving U.S. high-level biocontainment labs and USA Today’s investigative report into these labs. The co-chairs expressed grave concerns over the findings of lax safety standards and called on the federal government to strengthen the nation’s lab biosecurity. “The state of […]
Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day Set for Saturday, June 6, 2015
Tennessee’s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 6 when anyone may fish free without a license in the state’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children. In addition, children […]
Dandridge Elementary Honors Day
All A’s Zachary Blais Sophie Swann Noah Williams Dennis Parrott Meici Payne Hailey Mullane A’s and B’s Hannah Burris Zoie Denton Braden Hechmer Abbie Hicks Bree Ooten Cole Perry Dakota Poe Jacob Rogers Eli Shirley Jane Tucker Sydney Venable Caitlyn Hill Nick Miller Teresa Bryant Luke Cameron Alexander Daniels Cheyenne Davis Aiyana Lamb Houston […]
