Commission Prepares for Voting Meeting
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Work Session on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tabor, Patterson, Blevins, Barriero, Maples and Sheets. Two citizens addressed the Commission regarding road issues on Kinder Lane […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY INTERNET – HAPPY 25th
March 12th is a day to celebrate for those savvy internet users across the globe. The World Wide Web turns 25 and celebrates two and a half decades of bring people together and transferring information, despite the miles that separate them. Perhaps the technology immersed envisioned the impact that the World Wide Web would have […]
High Winds Contribute To Large Brush Fire
A fire took place on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the intersection of Old Dandridge Pike and Hwy 25/70. The fire had originally begun as a controlled fire by Robert Harrington, on a property just off of Old Dandridge Pike. According to information provided at the scene, Harrington leases the property and was correctly permitted […]
4th Annual Alumni Game Huge Success
Jefferson County held its fourth Annual Alumni Baseball Game on Saturday afternoon. It was wildly successful and included alumni from the first graduating class of Jefferson County in 1976 all the way up until 2013. A homerun derby took place at noon in two separate categories. Winners were Rich Rundles from the class of 1999 […]
No Wine For Jefferson County
Jefferson County will see no change in the items on the grocery store shelves due to Monday’s approval of Senate Bill 8037, popularly referred to as the wine in grocery stores bill. After years of debate and struggle, the State Senate concurred with the State House and passed legislation that will allow the sale of […]
PATRIOTS BORO BOUND FOR FIRST STATE APPEARANCE
The Jefferson County Patriots boys’ basketball team are headed to the state tournament for the first time in school history. Powell High School struggled holding the crowd that was in attendance to see the Patriots make history. With the win Jefferson County continues to add to its now 30 wins (Most in school history) and […]
Career Day for the Hawks
Mount Horeb Elementary School held career day for the kindergarten class February 27, 2014. A variety of professionals representing an array of careers came out to speak to the youngest Hawks. Ripley’s Aquarium representatives Jessica Hamilton and Shanda Larson had an engaging presentation about many different marine wildlife and their living habits. Attorney Keith Coates […]
Industrial Development Board Continues Search for Property
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board met on Friday, February 28, 2014, in the lower floor of the Jefferson County Health Department. Chairman Masters was unable to attend, due to extenuating circumstances, and former Chairman Duignan sat in for him. Also absent was Board Member Worley. Following the Call to Order, the Minutes and Financial […]
Traffic Stop Leads To Investigative Breakthrough and Bust
During a stop for a traffic violation for a spray-painted license plate and busted headlight, Officers Sam Cameron and Ransom Douglas, of the Dandridge Police Department, made a methamphetamine bust that also led to the discovery of several items that had been recently stolen in the county. According to Detective Lieutenant Kenneth Lodwick, also of […]
DOE Not Satisfied With Insurance Offer
Jefferson County Department of Education presented School Board Members with a suggested offer from Travelers Insurance regarding a settlement for the roof collapse in Building 8 of Jefferson County High School. Following several months of negotiations, Travelers, who assumes risk above $100,000 for Tennessee Risk Management, offered a final, all inclusive cost of $781,244.66. Tennessee […]
Patriots Closeout Tennessee High, 58-44
It was a story of two halves on Tuesday night, in a ball game that was closer than the score may indicate. The first half saw two teams that struggled on the offensive end, turning the ball over, and missing open shots. The second half however, saw two teams that played aggressive defense and scored […]
Board Puts Teacher Insurance Concerns To Rest
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Potts Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Following the Approval of the Agenda, Board Member Bradley made a Motion to accept the Consent Agenda and […]
Patriots Top Hilltoppers, 61-53
It was the first round of the TSSAA Region 1-3A basketball tournament, Saturday night. However, someone forgot to tell Jefferson County and Science Hill that this was not the championship game. The energy in the building was as high as the energy on the court, and the two teams definitely left everything on the floor. […]
Wagley Weighs In On Small Business Outlook
A recent Wells Fargo/ Gallup Poll has pointed to a resurgence in optimism for small business owners in numbers that have not been reported since the third quarter of 2008. Locally, Jefferson County has struggled to find its foothold during the shaky economic years that recently plagued the Nation. In an interview with Garrett Wagley, […]
Deadline Passes – Candidates Qualify
The names are in for the May 6, 2014, Jefferson County Primary and, as of noon on February 20, 2014, the time to turn in qualifying paperwork has passed. While many of the candidates for the Republican and Democrat Primary qualified to be on the May ballot several weeks ago, some chose to turn in, […]
