Catherine McDonald Wins First Place Of Constitution Week Poster Contest
Catherine “Catie” McDonald has won first place in the Tennessee state level competition of the Constitution Week Poster Contest for 2021 for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The achievement was announced by Regent Jane Chambers of the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), who is also […]
The Employment Situation in January
This morning’s jobs report reveals that the pace of job gains has slowed sharply in recent months as the pandemic continues to weigh on job creation, especially in face-to-face services. Strong relief is urgently and quickly needed to control the virus, get vaccine shots in arms, and finally launch a robust, equitable and racially inclusive […]
Jefferson County Schools Earns TN Pathways Certification In Welding
Jefferson County Schools is pleased to announce the recent notification of earning TN Pathways Certification in Welding. The TN Department of Education notes, “The Tennessee Pathways Certification sets clear expectations for alignment, advisement, and partnerships that define strong education-to-career pathways. In addition, “the certification elevates and celebrates innovative and exemplary pathways in the state.” With […]
Niceley Pushes State Legislation to End Bond Requirement in Civil Forfeiture Cases
In 2014 the amount of property and cash seized by federal law enforcement under civil asset forfeiture was $4.5 billion. That figure does not include the billions in cash and property seized by state governments. According to FBI data, the amount taken in the United States by criminals that same year was $3.9 billion, making […]
Environmentally friendly behavior is easy — tourists just need a ‘nudge’
A new study in Frontiers in Communication has demonstrated the powerful impact that subtle messaging and cues, or ‘nudges’, can provide on encouraging people to show socially desirable behaviors. Travelers who were observed on the Indonesian island of Gili Trawangan, a popular tourist destination, were more likely to demonstrate environmentally conscious actions, such as refusing a plastic […]
Unemployment rate falls to 6.3% in January; payroll employment changes little (+49,000)
The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 6.3 percent in January, while nonfarm payroll employment changed little (+49,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The labor market continued to reflect the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and efforts to contain it. In January, notable job gains in professional and business […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Amazon to Create 800 New Jobs in Alcoa
Third Amazon fulfillment center announced in Tennessee in just over 12 months 634,000-square-foot fulfillment center will utilize Amazon Robotics Technology NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Amazon officials announced today that Amazon will establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Alcoa. The site, […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Sese Industrial Services, U.S. Corp. to Locate New Facility in Chattanooga
Company will assemble Axle Components for Volkswagen Project includes investment of more than $42 million to build new facility NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Sese Industrial Services, U.S. Corp. officials announced today that the Axle Manufacturing company will locate new operations in […]
Josh Heupel Named Tennessee’s 27th Head Football Coach
Josh Heupel, the former Oklahoma quarterback who led his team to the national title, and who as an assistant coach and head coach captured conference championships at Oklahoma and UCF, has been named Tennessee’s 27th head football coach, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Wednesday. Heupel will be formally introduced during a live-streamed […]
Hi, I’m Buck
Hello. Frens. My name. is Buck. I am a big dog who likes to run sniff and jump. I love hoomans and I show my wooffection through jumps and hugs. The other dogs tell me that current research doesn’t mention jumps as a love language. But it’s my love language so I don’t know if […]
Carson-Newman online education program ranked No. 1 in Tennessee
Carson-Newman University’s online graduate education program is the best in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Carson-Newman remains the state’s highest-ranked private school in the “Best Online MBA Program” category. The 2021 Best Online Programs rankings, released today, placed C-N’s online graduate education program as No. 1 in the state and […]
Danny White Named Director of Athletics
Dr. Danny White, recently ranked the fourth-best athletic director in the country by Stadium, will become the new athletic director at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced today. His consistent record of transforming college athletic programs to win championships, drive growth, and achieve success, have made him a rising star in college […]
Imposter Scheme Targeting Tennessee Businesses – AG Slatery & Secretary of States Office Action
AG Slatery and the Secretary of State’s Office Announce Action against Michigan Operators of Government Imposter Scheme Targeting Tennessee Businesses Nashville- Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and the Secretary of State’s office announced a lawsuit against Michigan-based Labor Law Poster Service (LLPS, Inc.), Council for Corporations, LLC, ANS, Inc., and several members of a […]
Jefferson County Commission Vote
The Jefferson County Commission met for their regular quarterly voting session this week, with a portion of commissioners attending the meeting virtually. While most of the agenda was in the nature of general housekeeping, the commission did vote unanimously to extend the Local Coronavirus Relief which allows extended paid leave for employees through March 31, […]
Jefferson County Schools announces the hiring of Mr. Trevor Collins as the new Director/Coordinator of Data and Accountability
Jefferson County Schools announces the hiring of Mr. Trevor Collins as the new Director/Coordinator of Data and Accountability. Mr. Collins most recently was serving in the Lenoir City School system as the Director of Special Education. Mr. Collins has also been a classroom teacher, Tennessee Reward School Ambassador, Professional Learning Coordinator, and regional data analyst […]
Gov. Bill Lee Announces Intervention for Tennessee Students
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced special session legislation addressing K-12 student learning loss and the adverse effects on Tennessee students’ proficiency in reading and math after extended time away from the classroom due to COVID-19. “COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of education and we are on the cusp of severe consequences for our students […]
