Local Lakes Near Full Pool As Boating Season Begins
Those traveling around the local lakes this weekend may have noticed a significant rise in water levels. Though still short of a full pool, Douglas and Cherokee Lakes are certainly deeper than just one week ago. Cherokee Lake was sitting at 1,052.40 ft, as of early Sunday morning, which is 20.60 ft shy of a […]
Piedmont’s Annual Walk-A-Thon
A chill was in the air, but the students were warming up quickly as they walked their laps at the Piedmont Elementary Annual Walk-A-Thon. Students and Staff at Piedmont participated in the Walk-A-Thon which was held on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Students showed their Panther pride by walking as many laps as they could, with […]
Happy Easter
Easter is a highly anticipated religious holiday celebrated by Christians around the globe. In addition to being a revered and sacred day to acknowledge the death and rising of Christ, Easter, like Christmas, has become a favorite holiday among those young and young at heart. Around 60 million Chocolate Easter Bunnies will find their way […]
New Market 3rd Annual Easter Parade
The community came out in force on Saturday to welcome the 3rd annual New Market Easter Parade. Children lined the streets, many carrying baskets, awaiting the arrival of the parade line. Grand Marshal of the event was Courtney Elledge of WVLT in Knoxville. In conjunction with this year’s Parade was a community egg hunt, where […]
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig Calls Press Conference and Defends Hanging Suit
Jefferson County Sheriff McCoig held a Press Conference on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 4 pm in the Justice Center. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Captain Oaks entered the room prior to Sheriff McCoig and informed the Press that the Sheriff would make a statement and would take no questions. Sheriff McCoig stated that he was […]
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Jefferson County Associated With January Hanging
On April 16, 2014 a law suit was filed in the 4th Judiciary District in Tennessee (Dandridge) alleging wrongful death of Jeffrey Free, a prisoner in Jefferson County, due to negligent acts of officials, agents and employees of Jefferson County. The Plaintiff in the suit is Donna Free, wife of Jeffrey Free. Following a plea […]
County Commission Loses Quorum
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Monday, April 14, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Acting Chairman Griffin who was sitting in for an absentee Chairman Mills. Also absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Dockery, Barriero and Patterson. Three Citizens appeared before the […]
Budget Committee Reasserts No Increases For Department Budgets
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held a Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, April 14, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Budget Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Dockery and Mills. Upon a Motion from Akard and 2nd from Blevins, the Committee Approved the […]
Jefferson County Post 2014 Primary Debate
The Jefferson County Post will host a candidate debate on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the main courtroom of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. All candidates that will be on the May 6, 2014 ballot are invited to participate in this event. Candidates for the office of Jefferson County Mayor, Jefferson County […]
Allergy Season Arrives in East Tennessee
Very few sights are more lovely than spring in East Tennessee. After a rough 2014 winter, many are welcoming the green grass and beautiful blossoms of spring. For those that suffer allergies, however, the warmer temperature and sunny days also bring watery eyes, upper respiratory distress and bouts of sneezing. East Tennessee has long been […]
Board Focus On JCHS Football Stadium & Safety Upgrades
The Jefferson County School Board held a Called Meeting prior to their Work Session on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Potts and condolences were offered to School Board Member Rogers in the passing of a close family member. All Members of the Board were […]
Not Just Another Game, Breast Cancer Awareness
Jefferson County High School Baseball will play host to Cherokee on Tuesday night at 7:30. However, when they take the field Tuesday night it will be more than just another conference game. $1 of each ticket sold will go to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. It is not only […]
Boys and Girls Club Egg Scramble
“We had a really good Easter Egg Hunt turnout today.” said Jared Boyd, Director of the Boys and Girls Club Jefferson City Unit. “With more than 150 kids showing up”, enthusiastic with the excitement of filling their baskets and bags. All fields were prepared for the hunt according to age, with each field densely covered […]
Republican Women Host Forum
The Jefferson County Republican Women hosted a pancake breakfast and candidate forum on Saturday morning. Candidates for both the May and August elections were on hand to introduce themselves to a standing room only crowd. Republican Party Chairwoman Paula Rugel offered the welcome and call for candidates, while Tamara Fain served as time keeper. Candidates […]
Briggs, Bradley Lead Patriots Past Cocke Co
Kyle Briggs was one hit shy of the cycle and had 5 RBI’s to lead the Jefferson County Patriots to big conference win over Cocke County , 9-3. Briggs went 3-3 from the dish recording a double, triple, and an absolute bomb over the right field wall. Head Coach Gaines Cox was pleased with his […]
Lady Patriots Stay Hot, Pound Cherokee 10-0
Three weeks after losing to Cherokee, 4-2, Jefferson County got revenge in a big way run-ruling the Lady Chiefs 10-0. It is fair to say that while the players are the same, this is not the same Lady Patriot team that took the field just 3 weeks ago. During the Lady Patriots 1-8 start they […]
