VITAL POLICY – OPINION – Citizen Standing to Participate in Government, A Primer on the Tennessee Constitution
Nothing says your opinion doesn’t count like shutting down citizen comment at public meetings. If citizens wish to speak their mind at county commission, school board, or any subcommittee meeting of local government, they should be able to comment on any public policy issue. When the framers of the Tennessee Constitution included Section 23 under […]
The Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs Offers Consumer Protection Tips When Considering Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The Food and Drug Administration rules now allow the sale of over-the-counter (“OTC”) hearing aids. Consumers over the age of 18 may buy hearing aids directly from store shelves and online at lower prices. Finding the right OTC hearing aid may require consumers to try more than one device before finding the perfect fit, and […]
Participants in State’s Families First/TANF Program to Receive a One-Time Additional Payment of $500
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is providing extra support to thousands of families who receive monthly cash assistance through the state’s Families First program. Households with a case in the Families First Program as of December 1, 2022, will receive a one-time additional payment of $500 on their existing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. This […]
State Veterinarian Urges Biosecurity to Prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The Tennessee State Veterinarian is issuing an alert for domesticated bird owners who also engage in bird hunting. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is prevalent in wild birds and is endangering backyard and commercial flocks in Tennessee. “HPAI detections among domesticated birds and wild birds have been on the rise.” Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha […]
Investigation Details Several Issues within Newport Utilities
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Authority Office of Inspector General, has completed an investigation into Newport Utilities (utilities) which provides electric, water, wastewater, and broadband services in the City of Newport and surrounding areas. Beginning in 2016, the utilities began installing a broadband system in its service area. As […]
STEPHANIE WOODS NAMED THE 2022 TONY CLARK AWARD RECIPIENT
The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference gathered in October for its annual fall conference. Among the proceedings of the three-day event is an opportunity for the state’s District Attorneys and their staffs to be recognized by the TNDAGC Executive Committee and their peers for accomplishments and service. Stephanie Gray Woods, the Administrative Assistant for 4th […]
House GOP reelects Jeremy Faison as caucus chairman
Members of the Tennessee House Republican Caucus unanimously reelected State Rep. Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, as caucus chairman for the 113th General Assembly during a biennial organizational meeting held in Buchanan, Tenn. on Nov.22. Faison, who will serve his third term as caucus chair, was instrumental in successfully guiding Republican members to victory in several competitive races on Nov. […]
Operation Turkeys for Tickets
Each year the Jefferson County Constables participate in “Operation Turkeys for Tickets”. We seek out minor traffic violations and offer turkeys to the offender’s family or a family they know of that is in need of one for Thanksgiving. This year’s event was sponsored in part by the following: Food City in Dandridge (4 turkeys) […]
Christmas Parades In Jefferson County
Dandridge Saturday, December 17th Line up at Noon at Maury Middle School Parade at 1:00 p.m. Jefferson City Saturday, December 10th Line up at 4:30 p.m. at Corner of Russell & Main Parade at 5:30 p.m. New Market Saturday, December 3rd Lineup at 4:00 p.m. at former Lost Creek Golf Course Parade at 5:00 […]
The Holiday Season Is Merrier and Brighter Than Ever Across Tennessee In 2022
The holidays are just about here, and across Tennessee, destinations, both big and small, are getting ready to celebrate. From millions of twinkling lights to festive live music, from Dollywood to Graceland, the 2022 season is shaping up to be one the merriest and brightest in recent memory. Discover what’s happening this year during the […]
THEC Announces Record-Breaking Year of Tennessee Promise Students
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently launched a state-level vision and initiative to create a momentum-building year with key goals to increase the college-going rate and better align education to meet the state’s growing workforce needs. As an early indicator for the momentum year, a record-breaking number of students applied for Tennessee Promise program in the most […]
TN Attorney General’s Office Files Petition to Withdraw Federal Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a Petition for Rulemaking, requesting that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) repeal the unlawful federal vaccine mandate for healthcare workers and withdraw related guidance. “Evidence continues to mount that the ongoing […]
Tennessee Continues Low Unemployment Rate in October
Tennessee continues to experience low unemployment, despite a slight uptick in October’s monthly rate, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted number for the month increased by just 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5%. The state has had unemployment rates at or below 3.5% since January 2022. In a […]
Happy Thanksgiving from the Jefferson County Post
Turkey fever is reaching its height this week as many prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Many will participate in the yearly “turkey shuffle,” bouncing from house to house to get their yearly fill. In fact, eighty-eight percent of Americans will eat turkey on Thanksgiving, with approximately 46 million turkeys being sold for the […]
Jefferson City Patriots Youth Football League Brings Home Another Superbowl Win
Jefferson City Patriots youth football league has brought home another superbowl win for the second year in a row. This team was undefeated in their division, earning a Class A & Super bowl championship to their growing league.These young men and coaches have put in countless hours of dedication and hard work, bringing their season […]
