Happy Father’s Day from the Jefferson County Post
Sunday, June 21st marks the 110th anniversary of Father’s Day. Celebrated worldwide, this is a day to cherish our beloved fathers and thank them for all that they are. As a matter of fact, more and more dads are taking on the stay-at-home status to care for their kids. Since 1989, the number of stay-at-home dads […]
Welcome To Summer 2020
Today marks the day of the summer solstice. After a long, seemingly never-ending quarantine, the first day of summer comes as a breath of fresh air. The June solstice occurs at 9:44 p.m., when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. The day of the solstice in the northern hemisphere is both the longest day […]
Gen Z Most Racially Diverse
We know that the recent quarantine has been difficult on many young people who were looking forward to spring and summer activities. But, just how much do we really know about Generation Z? While society was busy adjusting to the sheer size and social impact of the Millennial Generation, Generation Z slipped through the social […]
Douglas Lake Exceeds Full-Pool This Week
If Douglas Lake appears to be bursting at the seams it is not a figment of imagination. Lake levels for Douglas exceeded full pool this week, ahead of what is expected to be a wet weekend. Full pool for Douglas is 990.00 but Tuesday’s readings were 993.93. Though the waters are certainly lapping the shores, […]
Tennesseans Now Able to Use SNAP Benefits on Amazon & Walmart Online
Tennesseans who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to feed their families now have a new resource to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Tennessee for a pilot program that allows SNAP benefits to be used to buy food online with Amazon and Walmart. SNAP recipients […]
Dandridge Farmer’s Market Fruitful In 2020 Season
The Farmers’ Market in downtown Dandridge was full of life Saturday! People appeared ready to get out and about and enjoy the Market. With all of the fresh, homegrown fruits and vegetables, hand-carved wooden bowls, tender cuts of meat, and scrumptious smelling baked goods, the Market offers something for everyone. The Market-goers respectfully social distanced […]
AG Slatery Urges Apple, Google to Ensure All Contact Tracing Apps Protect Personal Information
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general asked Google and Apple to ensure all contact tracing and exposure notification apps related to COVID-19 adequately protect consumers’ personal information. Specifically, the coalition asked Google and Apple to guarantee that such apps, when available to consumers, are affiliated with a […]
Financial Assistance Available for Families That Qualify for Free and Reduced School Lunches
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced Tennessee families are now eligible to receive financial support for their children’s nutritional needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This support is provided through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Under the new P-EBT program, families of children who receive […]
Sevier County Fair Says “Show Will Go On”
Sevier County Fair is excited to invite you with the support of our Mayor Larry Waters, several confirmed sponsors, and the Sevier County Fair Association Board to our Sevier County Fair September 1st – 7th, 2020. It may look a bit different and there will certainly be some changes, but the show will go on! […]
Underwood New Supervisor of Special Education for Jefferson County Schools & Lemons Assistant Principal for Jefferson Middle
In an announcement from Jefferson County Director of Schools, Shane Johnston – Today we are excited to announce Mrs. Jessi Underwood has been hired as the Supervisor of Special Education for Jefferson County Schools. “Mrs. Underwood brings classroom experience as a special education teacher as well as building level administrative experience to this position and […]
Jefferson County Schools Requests Input For School Opening Plan
Jefferson County Department of Education continues to develop plans for re-opening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year. District leadership teams have been studying four different plans to begin school in August, but the scenarios are designed to allow for transition from one scenario to another as smoothly as possible in the event circumstances become […]
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library receives a $3,000.00 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Front Row: Beverly Kramer, Friends of Parrott-Wood Memorial Library Treasurer. Back Row : Left to Right Elizabeth Finchum, Friends Member, and Donna Phillips, Director. Parrott-Wood Memorial Library receives a $3,000.00 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy. This grant was obtained through The Friends of Parrott-Wood Memorial Library. Donna Phillips, the […]
Friday Labor Statistics Stuns Analysts – Market Gaps Up In Early Trading and Futures
THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — MAY 2020 Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 2.5 million in May, and the unemployment rate declined to 13.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. These improvements in the labor market reflected a limited resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed in March and April due to […]
Jefferson County Schools Announce Two New Assistant Principals
Jefferson County Schools announce placement of two new assistant principals. The new assistant principals will begin work in mid-July in preparation for the 2020-2021 school year. JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Jessica Estepp has been named the assistant principal at Jefferson Elementary School. Mrs. Estepp is finishing her educational specialist degree from the University of Tennessee in July […]
President Trump signs order to fight online censorship
Moments ago in the Oval Office, President Trump signed an Executive Order to fight online censorship by technology corporations, including social media platforms. Tech bias is a major issue facing our democracy. It challenges the free exchange of ideas and public debate that protects our civil liberties. Every citizen—liberal, conservative, or otherwise—has a right to be heard […]
