Gov. Lee Passes Full ‘America At Its Best’ Agenda
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the 2022 legislative session, which includes the passage of his $52.8 billion budget and full agenda as outlined during his State of the State address in February. “Tennessee is America at Its Best, and we’ve made strategic investments to cut taxes, strengthen infrastructure and invest in education at […]
Fill Your Grill This Summer With Meats From a Tennessee Farm
Pick Tennessee Products’ “Fill Your Grill” contest is back this year in plenty of time to plan your summer grilling menus. Winners will get to choose $200 in local meats from the Tennessee farm of their choice. There are two ways to register for the contest. From May 1 until May 15, visit www.picktnproducts.org and click on […]
TWRA Requests Public Input on Proposed 2022-23, 2023-24 Hunting Regulations
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is now soliciting comments on the proposed 2022-23 and 2023-24 hunting seasons’ regulations that were presented at the April meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about the proposed hunting regulations with TWRA staff. A public comment […]
Announcement of Maximum Effective Rate of Interest on Home Loans
The Federal National Mortgage Association has discontinued its free market auction system for commitments to purchase conventional home mortgages. Therefore, the Commissioner of Financial Institutions hereby announces that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans as set by the General Assembly in 1987, Public Chapter 291, for the month of June, 2022 is 6.91 […]
May the 4th Be with You: Explore 10 Tennessee Science Museums & Attractions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 4, 2022 – Tennessee is known for its music, scenic beauty, culinary scene and outdoor adventure. The state is also home to unique stories, fascinating creatures and discoveries. Use the force to explore these Tennessee science museums and attractions. Johnson City – Downtown Johnson City will be transformed into a galaxy far, far away to […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library was SELECTED FOR COMPETITIVE FEDERAL HUMANITIES GRANT
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries nationwide for the American Library Association’s American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries opportunity, an emergency relief program to assist libraries that have been adversely affected by the pandemic. With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan […]
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Astronauts Launch to International Space Station
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts are in orbit following their launch to the International Space Station at 3:52 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 27, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The international crew of astronauts will serve as the fourth commercial crew rotation mission aboard the space station. A SpaceX Falcon 9 […]
Tips for a Healthy Summer
1 Move More, Sit Less! Get at least 150 minutes of aerobic physical activity every week. Physical activity has immediate benefits for your health: better sleep and reduced anxiety are two. 2 Wear Sunscreen & Insect Repellent Use shade, wide-brimmed hats, clothing that covers, and broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 for sun protection. Use insect repellent and […]
Planning for Pregnancy
If you are trying to have a baby or are just thinking about it, it is not too early to start getting ready for pregnancy. Preconception health and health care focus on things you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a healthy baby. For some women, getting their body […]
Tennessee Promise COVID Adjustments May Have Boosted Enrollment
The Tennessee Comptroller’s latest update on the Tennessee Promise program notes that certain adjustments to the scholarship eligibility requirements may have prompted more applicants to enroll as Promise students in the fall of 2020. The Tennessee Promise program, which began in 2015, gives recent high school graduates the opportunity to earn an associate degree or […]
AG Slatery Joins Lawsuit Challenging Biden Immigration Policy
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with a coalition of 20 state attorneys general, is joining a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration for ending Title 42, a public health policy that allows border officials to turn away migrants because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The coalition joins Missouri, Arizona, and Louisiana on the amended […]
March County Unemployment Rates Decrease Across Tennessee
NASHVILLE – Newly released unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed jobless numbers dropped in nearly every county in the state during March. Ninety-two of 95 counties had lower rates for the month, while the rates increased for two counties, and remained the same in one county. The state of […]
VITAL POLICY – Local Businesses Encouraged to Promote Yes on 1 Initiative with Window Stickers and Signs
Right-to-Work has been law in Tennessee since 1947. Right-to-work simply means workers cannot be fired or penalized for joining or refusing to join a union and pay union dues. On November 8, 2022, Tennessee voters will decide if Right-to-Work becomes a constitutional right under the state constitution. The proposed amendment reads as follows: “It is […]
Happy Good Friday from the Jefferson County Post
Today is the kickoff to one of the fundamental weekends in the Christian faith. Good Friday is Friday, April 15, 2022, which is the Friday preceding Easter commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. While the holiday does not have a fixed date, many around the area have the day off. It is said that Jesus […]
Early Voting Off To A Sluggish Start
The first two days of early voting in Jefferson County have been lackluster to say the least. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 unofficial numbers showed only 176 voters took advantage of the early dates. Thursday, April 14, 2022 numbers were no more impressive with a turnout of 170. The total voters casting absentee and mail voting […]
People married into long-lived families share lower risk of type II diabetes
What makes some people predisposed to live and remain healthy much longer than others? That some persons reach an exceptional age has been recorded throughout history. It’s tempting to write down such outliers as only the result of environment and behavior: for example, better-than-average nutrition, medical care, childcare practises, and hygiene, not to mention luck. […]
