University of Tennessee Issues Letters of Termination for Head Football Coach Jeremy Pruitt, Two Assistant Coaches and Seven Others on the Football Staff
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, today announced significant personnel action in the football program resulting from an investigation into potential NCAA violations. In announcing the findings, Chancellor Donde Plowman said she is accepting the recommendation of Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer to move forward with terminating Head Football Coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistant coaches, and seven […]
115 Years of Pollution to Continue with new Pigeon River Permit – Water Advocacy Groups Concerned With Permit Renewal
Water advocacy groups in Tennessee are hoping to bring attention to a renewal of a controversial wastewater permit that is being proposed for the large paper mill along the Pigeon River in Canton, NC known as Blue Ridge Paper Products. The groups say that the new draft permit, which is overdue for its renewal, calls […]
Momentum Builds for Civil Forfeiture Reform in Tennessee – Activists Meet at Annual Bill of Rights Dinner
In front of a group of more than one hundred activists at the annual Bill of Rights Dinner in Knoxville, organizer Erik Wiatr described Civil Asset Forfeiture (CAF) as one of the greatest threats to individual property rights. Master of Ceremonies Mayor Glen Jacobs of Knox County recalled a meeting in which he found it […]
Payroll employment declines by 140,000 in December – unemployment rate unchanged at 6.7%
Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 140,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The decline in payroll employment reflects the recent increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and efforts to contain the pandemic. In December, job losses in leisure and hospitality and in […]
Editorials & The Buzz Are Back!
The Jefferson County Post is proud to announce the return of the Editorial and The Buzz!! In early 2021 watch for added columnists, contributors, and coverage area increases to bring you more news on a daily basis.
Lee Replaces Miller in 4th Judicial District – Gov. Bill Lee Announces Judicial Appointments
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointments to judicial positions across the state. “I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals, and I value the experience they will bring to their respective judicial districts,” said Gov. Lee. “I’m confident they will serve Tennessee with integrity.” The following Tennesseans have been appointed: […]
Jefferson County Budget Committee Holds First Meeting Of 2021
The Jefferson County Budget Committee held their first meeting of the calender year 2021 on Monday, January 11, 2021 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Budget Committee Chairman Scarlett called the meeting to order. Absent from roll call were committee members Seals, Blevins and Coleman. Following a successful motion to approve the October and December […]
Tobacco Product Use Down Among Youths in 2020
A report released in December from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), found that current tobacco product use declined among U.S. middle and high school students from 2019 to 2020—driven by decreases in e-cigarette, cigar, and smokeless tobacco use. However, the National Youth Tobacco […]
Metabolism may play role in recurrent major depression
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dutch scientists, have found that certain metabolites — small molecules produced by the process of metabolism — may be predictive indicators for persons at risk for recurrent major depressive disorder. The findings were published in the January 11, 2021 online issue of Translational […]
AG Slatery and Bipartisan Coalition Push FDA to Examine Progress in Opioid Fight
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III joined a broad coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in their fight against opioid abuse. The bipartisan coalition seeks a progress report regarding recent steps taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to combat the opioid crisis, given the new authorities […]
TDH County Health Departments Offer COVID-19 Vaccination by Appointment
Tennessee county health departments are now booking appointments for people in Phase 1 populations of the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and those aged 75 and up who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Tennesseans can follow a simple, three-step process to learn when they’re eligible for vaccination and register for a vaccination appointment: 1. Find Your Phase Tennesseans […]
Tennessee Makes Rapid Progress in Vaccinating Highest Risk Populations
Tennessee is making great progress in rapidly vaccinating those at highest-risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. Within four weeks of Tennessee receiving its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, more than 221,000 people in the state have received vaccinations, and the Tennessee Department of Health is distributing COVID-19 vaccinations as rapidly as supplies are […]
Gov. Lee Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Tool
Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new digital tool to help inform Tennesseans when they will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “In addition to creating a strong infrastructure for distribution, we’re currently one of the top states in the nation for total doses administered, vaccinating more than 150,000 Tennesseans in just two weeks,” […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Guidance on School Safety Amid Pandemic
As U.S. schools reach the mid-year of teaching classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance for school safety based on the latest research. In the updated document, the AAP outlines a series of safety protocols communities need to address to allow schools to be open for in-person learning. […]
