Former Jefferson County School Cafeteria Manager Indicted for Theft
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Christina Morris, the former cafeteria manager at Patriot Academy in Dandridge, Tennessee. Investigators determined that Morris stole at least $1,660.75 in cash that was collected from the school cafeteria between November 1, 2018 and March 6, 2019. The investigation began after county […]
Jefferson County Schools Closed January 27 & 28, 2020 Due to Widespread Sickness
In a statement from Jefferson County TN Schools Director, Shane Johnston – Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 27, 2020 and Tuesday, January 28, 2020 due to the widespread sickness being experienced throughout the schools in the county. The multiple illnesses have created a considerably higher than normal absentee percentage at multiple […]
Secretary of State Hargett Presents Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition Award to Carson-Newman University
Front Row L to R: Mitra Sarshuri, Savannah McMillan, Tiffany Fritts, Briana Lay, Ansley Parker and Dr. Kara Stooksbury, Carson-Newman University Chair of Political Science, History and Sociology Department. Back Row L to R: Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Rep. Jeremy Faison, Derick Marlow, Luke Patton, Thomas Fodor, Ian Trent and Carson-Newman University President Dr. Charles A. […]
Republican Leaders Introduce Right to Work Constitutional Amendment
Republican leaders have introduced a resolution that would add Tennessee’s Right to Work law to the state constitution. The resolution is sponsored by more than a dozen high ranking Republican House members. It guarantees future generations of Tennessee workers their right to work regardless of whether they choose to join a union. Tennessee’s Right to […]
TN Promise FAFSA Filing Deadline February 1, 2020
The TN Promise Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing deadline is quickly approaching. Saturday, February 1, 2020 is the final day for both TN Promise high school and college students to complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA to retain scholarship eligibility. The FAFSA, a federal application, is the primary financial aid application that any student […]
Modern Woodmen With An Assist To JCHS Girls and Boys Basketball
Modern Woodmen recently helped both JCHS Girls and Boys Basketball Teams raise funds for their current season. The girls sold donut vouchers and the boys held a bake sale at The Mossy Creek Station Festival.
ESPN NAMES WHITE AND MANNING ALL-TIME ALL-AMERICANS
Tennessee football legends Reggie White and Peyton Manning were named to ESPN’s All-Time All-America first team and second team, respectively, the network revealed on Thursday. As part of the yearlong ESPN College Football 150 storytelling initiative, the prestigious honor is comprised of a First Team and a Second Team, with 11 players on offense, 11 […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Report Provides Sweeping Review of Evidence Concerning Autism Spectrum Disorder
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its clinical recommendations on autism spectrum disorder for the first time in 12 years, analyzing the latest research on the neurodevelopmental disorder that affects an estimated 1 in every 59 children. “Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” a clinical report published in the […]
NORAD Tracks Santa Program Kicks Off for 2019
As the North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts its primary mission of defending the homeland, it stands ready to continue its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe on Dec. 24. “In addition to our day-to-day mission of defending North America, we are proud to carry on the tradition of tracking Santa as he […]
NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Cleared for Final Assembly
NASA’s first large scale, piloted X-plane in more than three decades is cleared for final assembly and integration of its systems following a major project review by senior managers held Thursday at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Image of the X-59 main assembly coming together.Credits: Lockheed Martin The management review, known as Key Decision Point-D (KDP-D), […]
State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) Named 2019 Senate Legislator of the Year
State Senator Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) was recently named the “2019 Senate Legislator of the Year” by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT). COAT is a is a non-profit association of county clerks, state court clerks, registers of deeds, and trustees which advocate for elected officials and their constituents from all Tennessee counties. “Senator […]
Vols to Play Indiana in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Tennessee will be heading to Jacksonville, Florida for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, which will be played at TIAA Bank Field on Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. ET. The Volunteers will take on Big Ten foe Indiana in the 75th edition of the Gator Bowl. “I want to thank TaxSlayer Gator Bowl President and CEO Rick Catlett […]
6.2 Million middle and high school students used tobacco products in 2019
About 6.2 million U.S. middle and high school students were current (past 30-day) users of some type of tobacco product in 2019, according to new National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) data released in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The survey found that about 1 in 3 high school students (4.7 million) and about 1 in […]
Gray, Vols Storm Past Commodores, 28-10
KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 30, 2019 – Wide receiver Jauan Jennings #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics Freshman running back Eric Gray moved like lightning, and the hard-hitting Vol defense delivered the thunder as Tennessee stormed […]
Schools Director Warns Parents of Possible Listeria Contamination After Food Vendor Recall
In a statemen by Dr. Shane Johnston, Jefferson County Director of Schools, November 25, 2019 – “One of the food vendors for Jefferson County Schools notified the Food Services Department that there was a recall for a base that is used to make soups and to flavor vegetables. This notification was received shortly after 11:00 […]
