Morristown PD Asking Citizens Help To ID Aggravated Robbery Suspect
The Morristown Police Department is asking for citizens’ help in identifying a suspect in an aggravated robbery that occurred on February 29, 2016. The robbery occurred around 9:30 Monday night at the Fastop located at 3507 E Andrew Johnson Hwy. in Morristown. A male subject walked into the store wearing gray jogging pants, gray and […]
Jefferson County Emergency Services are a Force of Nature and You Can be Too – Severe Weather Week Feb 28-Mar 5
This time of year is a perfect occasion to Be a Force of Nature and Jefferson County Emergency Services are proud to be promoting severe weather preparedness week. To help spread the word and make its employees and members of the community better prepared, the Emergency Agencies of JeffersonCounty are committed to being a leader […]
Broadband Access to Rural TN
Limited access to high-speed Internet has had a profound impact on rural and suburban Tennessee. New solutions are needed to improve this shortfall for Tennessee Families. Currently, The Broadband Expansion Act has been introduced into subcommittee hearings of the Tennessee State Legislature for discussion. The bill, sponsored by Representative Art Swann (R- Maryville) will be […]
Daughters Of The American Revolution
The Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution held their organizational meeting and installation of officers on Saturday, February 6, 2016. In attendance were representatives from other local chapters including Emory Road Chapter (Knoxville), Spencer Clack Chapter (Sevierville), Samuel Doak Chapter (Morristown) and Sons of the American Revolution, as well as a […]
Early Voting First Day Totals In – The Race Is On!
Early voting for the March 1st Presidential Primary, as well as local offices of Tax Assessor and Highway Superintendent, kicked off on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Snow, freezing temperatures and wind were impacting factors on the first day’s early voter turnout, with the initial voting day having relatively low numbers. Total vote count for the […]
Alleged Kidnapping Victim Charged
On February 4, 2016 a 25 year old Morristown woman was arrested and charged with filing a False Report. On January 31, 2016 Ciara May Holt, Wildflower Court, reported to the Morristown Police Department that she was on Witt Road at approximately 6:00am when she blacked out and 13 hours later woke up in Arden […]
Jefferson County Republican Party Hosts Meet The Candidate In Dandridge
The Jefferson County Republican Women Of The Future held a Meet the Candidate event Saturday morning in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge. Both local and state level elected officials were on hand to address the public. Early voting for the March 1st election begins on February 10, 2016 and candidates were out stumping […]
State Fire Marshal: Be Ready Ahead of January Winter Storm
Forecasters expect a significant winter storm to sweep across Tennessee this weekend that could cause power outages, traffic delays and numerous safety risks. Ahead of the storm’s arrival, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Tennesseans that it’s crucial to keep fire safety in mind during the winter months. “Ice, snow and cold temperatures […]
Martin Luther King Celebration & March In Historic Downtown Dandridge
For the eighteenth year, the Citizens for Justice, Equality, and Fairness held their tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a march through the streets of Dandridge to the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. This year’s program, Standing for Justice, was held in the main courtroom on […]
Facilities Committee Considers New County Complex
Consideration of a County Complex that would house Jefferson County government offices located in the Courthouse, Department of Education Central Office, the Mayor’s Office and County Clerk, the Jefferson County Finance Office and possibly the U.T. AG Extension Office was the topic of discussion for the County Facilities Committee, as they met on Thursday, January […]
Nationwide Recall of Nice! Mandarin Oranges in 8-ounce Bottles Due to Possible Glass in Products
Milky Way International Trading Corp. today announced the recall of Nice! Mandarin Oranges in 8-ounce bottles due to potential glass in the product. The affected product was distributed to Walgreens stores nationwide and displays one of the lot numbers listed below. Consumers could potentially be cut or injured if ingested. To date there have been […]
AEC leaders meet with State ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd
In a rare opportunity, AEC leaders met with State ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd recently to discuss various topics of interest to AEC members. The visit allowed the Cooperative to share information and research related to two current projects; Co-op Community Solar and the AEC / MUS broadband initiative. Recently the state launched an inquiry as […]
New Market Fire Rescue Responds To Trailer Fire Sunday Afternoon
Shortly after noon (12:38 pm) on Sunday, January, 3, 2016, the New Market Fire and Rescue were called to respond to a trailer fire at 2814 Persian Lane in New Market, TN. A total of 24 firefighters, three engines, two tankers and a support vehicle were engaged and had the fire under control by 1:06 […]
#23 Vols Dominate In 45-6 Outback Bowl Victory
#23 Tennessee pounded its way to a 45-6 victory over #13 Northwestern in the 30th anniversary Outback Bowl on Friday before a mostly-orange crowd of 53,202 at Raymond James Stadium. It was the largest margin of victory for the Vols in a bowl game in program history. The Vols (9-4) racked up 226 rushing yards, […]
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL REMINDS DRIVERS TO BUCKLE UP TENNESSEE
Commissioner Bill Gibbons of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS&HS), Colonel Tracy Trott of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer and Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) Director Kendell Poole announced the increase in seat belt fines as an effective additional tool to curb traffic fatalities […]
