Summer Finally Here
After months of waiting, warm weather has finally come to the area and it is time to enjoy all the wonderful things that summertime brings. We are looking for photos that depict summer 2013, whatever that means to you and your family-maybe it is a great vacation or perhaps it is time on the front […]
Roadblocks Up Ahead?
Tennessee Department of Transportation has released information on road situations that could impact travel in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Reported areas of concern are I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 410 and 416. Motorists should look for slow traffic and possible lane closures between the hours of 8pm and 6am, while resurfacing work […]
Budget Issues Facing Jefferson County
Though the Jefferson County Budget Committee is currently working on the budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, there are still pressing financial issues that are a part of the current financial picture. Recently, the Department of Education submitted a request for a budget amendment that would allow the movement of $370,624 from the School System […]
High School Renovations Under Way
After years of decline and debate, Jefferson County High School Main Campus is in the beginning stages of renovation. The 30 year old flagship school will receive a $24 million dollar revamp and the start date for the project has finally arrived. Faculty and Staff at JCHS spent the last days of school preparing for […]
Local Attorneys To Represent Daughter of White Pine Murder Victim
Two local attorneys are representing the daughter of a man who was murdered prior to a motel fire in White Pine, Tennessee. P. Richard Talley and Jill Talley have been retained by Kimberly Ann Jarvis, the daughter of Eddie Taylor White. On June 30, 2012, White was found dead in the lobby of the Crown […]
What Does It Mean To Be “Organic”
With larger populations and more mouths to feed, the popularity of genetically modified crops (GMO foods) has increased drastically in recent years. These foods have had their DNA altered to produce larger and faster growing crops. Along with the increased popularity of GMO’s, there has also been a rise in the number of people considering […]
Timberjack survives Kidney transplant to Compete again
The Dave Jewett story is truly an inspiring story of an indomitable spirit of a man who simply will not give up and fights for life against overwhelming odds. Jewett is a survivor. Six years ago the world class timberjack began going through a period of time where he simply didn’t feel well. Then one […]
May Day Unity Festival
Locals found a great, family way to kick off the holiday weekend on Saturday. The May Day Unity Festival was held at the Field of Dreams and folks took advantage of the sunny weather to make the rounds of the various booths and activities. Churches and Community Service Organizations were present at the event to […]
Patriot Academy Ready To Welcome Class of 2017
The Patriot Academy is close to completion and the Department of Education is gearing up to welcome the Class of 2017. Though the academic freshman academy program has had a year to become established, Administrators are excited that there will soon be a new facility to house the program. Jefferson County High School Principal Dr. […]
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Celebrates 50 Years of Service
The Jefferson County Rescue Squad hit a milestone birthday this weekend, as it turned one half a century old. In celebration of five decades of service, the Rescue Squad welcomed the public on Saturday to get an overview of their operation and enjoy some time listening to great music and talking with squad members. The […]
EAA of Morristown Takes Teaching to New Heights
The Experimental Aircraft Association in Morristown gave some local children the opportunity to have a high flying holiday weekend experience. On Saturday morning, members of the group met at the Morristown airport to give rides to interested kids, in an effort to spark an interest in aviation in the young flyers. The event had been […]
Jefferson County Tomorrow Retains Hurley Law Firm
Citizens with Jefferson County Tomorrow met on Thursday evening to address concerns regarding the proposed Norfolk Southern Intermodal that is slotted for the New Market area. Though the concerned citizen’s group has been vocal in their opposition to the location of the proposed Intermodal, it was revealed in Thursday’s meeting that they have retained legal […]
School Board Meets – Possible Property Tax Hike on Horizon
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Jefferson County High School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers. Special Recognition was given to student winners of the Director’s Art Gallery and those that attended the […]
What’s Your App?
With the new age of technology slowly integrating itself into our daily lives, it appears more and more as if everyone has a smart phone. With these, comes the inevitable multitude of applications available for download. What seems to be becoming the most popular of these lately are “re-sale” apps. Applications like Etsy, Poshmark, and […]
Undergrads Honored at JCHS
Jefferson County High School Underclassmen were honored for their academic accomplishments on Friday, May 17, 2013. Narrators for the event were Katie Inman, Anthony Dalton and Bailey Stoddard. The JCHS Choral Department, under the Direction of Kelly Shipe, gave a vocal performance for honorees and their guests. An array of awards was bestowed on numerous, […]
The Un-Official Start To Summer!
Memorial Day is on the horizon and with it comes the unofficial start to Summer 2013! Many are looking forward to a much needed three day weekend and planning some fun activities to fill the time. If a quick jaunt to the beach just isn’t in the cards for the holiday weekend, do not fret. […]
