President Trump Orders Steps To Increasing Medical Marijuana And Cannabidiol Research
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and Policy. Americans deserve access to the best medical treatments and research infrastructure in the world. In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed a review of the […]
Jefferson County Schools Celebrates Academic Excellence as Majority of Schools Earn As
Jefferson County Schools is proud to celebrate a highly successful academic year marked by strong student performance, exceptional growth, and statewide recognition. The 2024 to 2025 school year reflected some of the highest proficiency levels in district history, the highest growth designation possible at the district level, and the second highest accountability designation available. In […]
U.S. Marshals Arrest Pennsylvania Top 5 Most Wanted on Child Rape Charges In Sevierville Hotel
The Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Marshals Service Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force (SMFTF) arrested Corey Matthew Maikranz at a hotel in Sevierville located at 1410 Winfield Dunn Parkway. Maikranz was wanted out of Pennsylvania for child rape and other sex offenses involving multiple juvenile victims. The Pennsylvania State Police had placed Maikranz on Pennsylvania’s […]
Jefferson County’s Nathan Bugg Obtains Administrator of Elections Certification
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins today recognized Jefferson County Administrator of Elections Nathan Bugg for passing the Administrator of Elections Certification Exam. “Congratulations to Nathan Bugg on earning his state certification,” said Secretary Hargett. “Nathan’s attainment of this goal should instill confidence in the citizens of Jefferson County that their elections are […]
Bush Bros.’ Ethier tells Carson-Newman graduates “times call for leaders with right values, vision”
Carson-Newman University celebrated more than 350 graduates earning degrees during its Winter Commencement. The Dec. 12 ceremony was held at the Sevierville Convention Center. Jim Ethier, chairman emeritus of Bush Brothers and Company, delivered the keynote address to C-N graduates, who represented 22 different states and 12 countries. Ethier, the youngest grandson of Carson-Newman alumnus […]
Tennessee to Manage USDA Grants for Farmers and Forest Landowners Hit by Hurricane Helene
Farmers and forest landowners in Tennessee who continue to recover from losses brought on by Hurricane Helene will soon have the opportunity to apply for block grants made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). USDA, Governor Bill Lee, and TDA have finalized a grant […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in September
Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady in September at 3.6%, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The release of September’s data was delayed because of the impact to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics during the federal government shutdown. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from the […]
VITAL POLICY – Senator Jessie Seal Urges Support for SB 1080, Potentially Over Six Million Dollars of Additional Revenue for District Eight
County governments in the 8th Senate District could get a financial shot in the arm if proposed legislation is enacted to return 50% of the Real Estate Transfer Tax to county governments where the tax is generated. When real estate ownership is transferred and the deed is recorded at the Register of Deeds Office in […]
The Path To College And Technical Training Just Got Easier In Tennessee
45,000+ High School Seniors to Receive Automatic In-State College Acceptance Letters This Week NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) marks a pivotal next step in the state’s TN Direct Admissions pilot by sending more than 45,000 personalized college admission letters—signed by Governor Bill Lee—to eligible Tennessee high school seniors in […]
Federal Reserve lowers federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 3-1/2 to 3‑3/4 percent
Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Job gains have slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has edged up through September. More recent indicators are consistent with these developments. Inflation has moved up since earlier in the year and remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION NOTICE
JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION NOTICE The voters of Jefferson County are hereby notified pursuant to TCA 2-12-111(a), that the Republican and Democratic Political Party Executive Committees have called a Republican and Democratic Primary. The election will be held on May 5, 2026, for the following offices for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the […]
TWRA Offers Precautions For Possible Cases Of Avian Influenza Among Waterfowl And Wild Birds
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding hunters to remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions for possible cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among wild birds, backyard domestic flocks, and commercial poultry flocks in the Southeast. HPAI is highly contagious among bird populations and is known to be deadly for domestic fowl. “I […]
3rd Annual Dandridge Reindeer Run / Walk Brings Holiday Cheer to Historic Downtown
Historic Downtown Dandridge was alive with festive spirit as the 3rd Annual Dandridge Reindeer Run / Walk took place during this year’s Christmas celebrations. The one-mile course welcomed runners and walkers of all ages, turning the streets into a joyful parade of holiday energy and community pride. This beloved tradition was born from the vision […]
Record Holiday Spending and Consumer Turnout Underscore Rising Confidence in Trump Economy
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) highlighted record-breaking consumer engagement over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend as strong evidence that confidence in the U.S. economy, which is anchored by small businesses, is returning under President Trump’s pro-growth economic agenda. According to new data released by the National Retail Federation (NRF), nearly 203 million Americans shopped between Thanksgiving and Cyber […]
Tennessee Attorney General Leads Multi-State Effort Opposing College Sports Commission Agreement
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is leading a coalition of state attorneys general taking aim at the University Participant Agreement recently distributed to colleges and universities by the College Sports Commission (CSC). The CSC has demanded that all Power Four schools sign the agreement immediately despite no opportunity for input and catastrophic consequences if it […]
Comptroller’s Office Launches New Dashboard Showing Boundaries for All Tennessee Cities and Towns
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has launched a new Municipal Boundaries Dashboard that allows users to explore the boundaries as reported by all 345 cities and towns in Tennessee on an interactive map. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, the dashboard displays each municipality’s boundaries on a satellite map and shows every annexation and deannexation reported to the […]
