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 […]
Jefferson County Schools Director Addresses Rumors With County Commission
Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Jefferson County Schools, recently approached the Jefferson County Commission to address a handful of, what the Director qualified as, rumors that have been circulating in the community through social media. He stated that he wanted the County Commission and public to be aware of facts rather than relying on the […]
County Commission Holds Final Voting Meeting For 2019
The Jefferson County Commission held their final scheduled voting meeting of the year, as no regular meetings are on the calendar for December. Though Commissioners declined to tap into the nearly $8 million dollars that has accrued from hospital lease payments and is held in a special account, they did move on allocating $675,000 to […]
Find the Holiday Spirit at Tennessee Christmas Tree Farms
There is nothing quite like going to the farm to pick out the perfect Christmas tree, but that’s not all you will find at the farm this year. With attractions like petting zoos, pictures with Santa, and gift shops, farmers are creating magical outdoor adventures that are drawing visitors back year after year. Erin’s Farm in […]
168th Military Police Battalion to Deploy and Honor Local Hero
The Tennessee National Guard announced today that the Dyersburg based 168th Military Police Battalion will deploy to Cuba this winter. More than 100 Soldiers assigned to the unit have been training for over one year in preparation for their year-long deployment to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. “The 168th is one of the most distinguished and […]
White Pine School Locks Down Under Threat Of Student Carrying Gun
In a statement today from Dr. Shane Johnston, Jefferson County Director of Schools: “White Pine School administration notified my office that a student had verbally told another student he had a gun at school. This notification was made at approximately 8:15 AM. School officials were notified of this and promptly detained the student and placed […]
Assistant District Attorney S. Joanne (Ogle) Sheldon Receives President’s Award at 2019 District Attorneys General Conference
District Attorney General James B. Dunn is proud to announce that Assistant District Attorney S. Joanne (Ogle) Sheldon received the President’s Award at the 2019 District Attorneys General Conference. The award was presented by Conference President, District Attorney General Dave S. Clark and is given in recognition of exceptional service to the Criminal Justice System […]
President Trump Speaks To Workers in America’s Booming Energy Sector at Shale Insight Conference
President Donald J. Trump traveled to Pittsburgh yesterday, where he spoke to workers in America’s booming energy sector at the Shale Insight Conference. The last time President Trump spoke at the conference was on the campaign trail in 2016. Back then, American energy was under relentless assault—not from some foreign enemy, but from our own Federal Government. […]
Dominant Defense and Explosive Plays Lead Vols Past Gamecocks
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A second-half shutout, a career day from senior receiver Jauan Jennings and two special teams scores propelled Tennessee to a 41-21 victory over South Carolina for its second SEC victory of 2019 Saturday at Neyland Stadium. “We keep talking about finding a way to win, and we found a way to win tonight against a really […]
State Court Rules Civil Asset Forfeiture Unconstitutional, Tennessee Legislative Committee to Study Issue
By David Seal South Carolina Judge Steven H. John, Chief Administrative Judge Court of General Sessions Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, ruled that civil asset forfeiture statutes in South Carolina (CAF) are unconstitutional. His 15 page opinion cites a number of federal and state constitutional deficiencies that reflect those expressed by CAF critics. His decision, the first […]
