PERFECTION!!!!
The Jefferson County Patriots basketball team completed a perfect regular season in district play Friday night(14-0). The Patriots won the opening tip and dominated the game throughout, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Jefferson County came in to the contest boasting the district’s best scoring defense, holding opponents to just 43.4 points per […]
Local Business Owners Venture To Expand
The economic outlook for Tennessee is looking up for 2014, according to a recent report to the Governor from the University of Tennessee’s Center for Business and Economic Research. Unemployment rates are expected to drop this year and a boost is predicted for personal economics. In Jefferson County, the beginnings of an economic climb can […]
Growth Plans Will Move To Commission
The Urban Growth Boundary Committee met on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman, Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri. Following a Motion from Committee Member Mayor Potts (Jefferson City) to suspend the rules to allow the acceptance of the minutes from the September 10, […]
National Signing Day at JCHS
It was National Signing Day all across America Wednesday, and at Jefferson County High School it was no different. Three Jefferson County athletes signed letters of intent on Wednesday, stating they would be continuing their athletic careers and gaining further education at local colleges or universities. Summer Hayes – Walters State Community College (Softball) As […]
Patriots Remain Unbeaten in District, 65-42
The Patriots used a stingy defense to slow down red hot Morristown West. The Trojans came in to town Monday night boasting wins in five of their last six district games. The Patriots , however, forced 14 turnovers and cruised to a 65-42 win over the Trojans. Jefferson County got down early in the first […]
Haslam Unveils Visionary ‘Tennessee Promise’
During his fourth annual State of the State address before the General Assembly, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam this week introduced the “Tennessee Promise.” The historic proposal commits to providing on a continuing basis two years of community college or a college of applied technology (TCAT) absolutely free of tuition and fees to graduating high school […]
Annexation Back In The Legislative Spotlight
Annexation is, once again, moving to the spotlight in Tennessee, as the moratorium on annexation is nearing expiration and a new report, requested by the Tennessee General Assembly, is released. Following a string of bills introduced in 2013 that would limit the powers of annexation in municipalities and largely shift the ability to annex to […]
Scared Of His Own Shadow
Today, February 2, 2014, marks the annual tradition of Groundhog Day, when Punxsutawney Phil, the famed forecasting groundhog, will supposedly indicate whether or not we will receive 6 more weeks of winter. As the tradition states, if Phil emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow, then 6 more weeks of winter are on the […]
Patriots Hold Off Determined Hurricanes
In a game that was much closer than many anticipated, Jefferson County held on to stay perfect in district play, 72-66. Morristown East came in to the contest 3-19 overall, but winners in 2 of their last 3 games and led 21-13 at the end of the first quarter. Jefferson County would respond in the […]
Representative Faison meets with Commissioner Phillips to discuss unemployment issues
State Representative Jeremy Faison(R-Cosby) met with the Department of Labor and Work Force Development Commissioner, Burns Phillips on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the unemployment issues that affect our state. Representative Faison wanted to address the high volume of calls that he has received in his office during the past several weeks. He also wanted to […]
Firefighters Assist School Kids On A Snowy Ride Home
The East Tennessee area was blanketed by snow, as precipitation and frigid air finally meshed. It was the event that everyone has been expecting through the month of January, however most were not expecting it when it arrived early Tuesday morning. Unusually cold temperatures, that hovered in the high teens for most of the day […]
2014 Local Election Updates
As the petition deadline date looms on the horizon, campaigns are already heating up across the County. In contested elections for the May County Primary, Adderhold and Estes are two out of a potential field of four that have qualified for the spring race. Only incumbent Palmieri has turned in his qualifying paperwork for the […]
Bryant leads Patriots to Victory over Cocke County
The Patriots won the opening tip, and did not trail in a game that was never close. John Bryant poured in 34 points as the Patriots defeated Cocke County 65-50. Jefferson County opened the game on a 10-2 run , which led to a 20-6 lead after one quarter of play. The Fighting Cocks would […]
School Board Votes To Extend Director’s Contract
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. All members were present for Roll Call. Chairman Potts acknowledged the Jefferson County High School Youth Leadership members present at the meeting. School […]
Republican Party Holds Mass Meeting Saturday
The Jefferson County Republican Party held an organizational meeting on Saturday, January 18, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Party Chairman Paula Rugel Gibson was unable to attend due to a prior family commitment so Vice Chairman Barry Fain presided over the meeting. Following a Call to Order and reading and acceptance of the […]
Center for Disease Control Releases Hot List for 2014
The Center for Disease Control has released their list of most concerning and potentially impacting heath issues for 2014. In an effort to identify public health threats, the CDC has compiled a list of their top five concerns for the New Year. Heading the list is antibiotic resistance and drug resistant infections. According to the […]
