U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released a statement following U.S. Postmaster General Louis Dejoy’s announcement on changes to mail operations
Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released a statement following U.S. Postmaster General Louis Dejoy’s announcement on changes to mail operations at the Knoxville Processing Facility following a Mail Processing Facility Review: “I appreciate Postmaster General DeJoy taking my call last week and listening to my concerns about the possible relocation of local distribution operations. I’m glad to see USPS […]
TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT ABOLISHES COURT RULE REQUIRING CORROBORATION OF ACCOMPLICE TESTIMONY
The Tennessee Supreme Court has abolished a common law rule that required testimony of a criminal defendant’s accomplice to be supported by other evidence. The Court’s opinion abolished the accomplice-corroboration rule prospectively, which means only in future cases. As part of that decision, the Court upheld the first-degree premeditated murder convictions of Mr. Tony Thomas, […]
U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Continue to Increase: A 10-Times Increase Over a Decade
CDC is recommending concerted action to stop the increase of newborn syphilis cases and continues to sound the alarm about the consequences of a rapidly accelerating epidemic of sexually transmitted infections in the United States. Syphilis during pregnancy can cause tragic outcomes, like miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, and lifelong medical issues. Newborn syphilis occurs when mothers do not receive timely […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Finance Department and Jefferson County School Board – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFIs) for PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Information: The Jefferson County Finance Department and Jefferson County School Board will be accepting Requests for Information (RFIs) for PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. The purpose is to obtain information about high quality benefit packages for approximately 150 part-time employees. The RFI should identify key components of plans, available options, firms available to […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Finance Department and Jefferson County School Board – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFIs) for PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Information: The Jefferson County Finance Department and Jefferson County School Board will be accepting Requests for Information (RFIs) for PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. The purpose is to obtain information about high quality benefit packages for approximately 150 part-time employees. The RFI should identify key components of plans, available options, firms available to […]
Local Author Pete Wyatt Tells His Times As Game Warden at Jefferson City Public Library, September 19, 2023
Join us to hear local author Pete Wyatt tell of his times as Game Warden in the Appalachian Mountains. Mr. Wyatt has authored two books, An Appalachian Gamekeeper’s Soliloquy of Humorous Tales: Selected Game Warden Stories of People and Places of Upper East Tennessee, Vols 1 and 2.
Families First Participants to Receive a One-Time Back-to-School Payment
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) will provide extra support to more than 13,000 families who receive monthly cash assistance through the state’s Families First program. The payment will provide extra support to Families First participants as they begin to prepare for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Households with an active case in the […]
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03) reintroduced the Access Business Credit Act
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03) reintroduced the Access Business Credit Act. This bill would create a new incentive program that would empower community banks to lend to small businesses by easing their tax burden. “East Tennessee is full of family-owned small businesses that keep the state running,” said Rep. Burchett. “Government should create an environment that spurs […]
Jefferson County EMA Deputy Director Tim Wilder receives federal civilian service medal for actions in U.S. pandemic response
Jefferson County EMA Deputy Director Tim Wilder received the COVID-19 Pandemic Civilian Service Medal for exemplary service to the nation as part of the federal medical response to the pandemic. Deputy Director Wilder serves as a member of an Incident Management Team (IMT) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic […]
Participants in State’s Families First/TANF Program to Receive a One-Time Additional Payment of $500
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is providing extra support to thousands of families who receive monthly cash assistance through the state’s Families First program. Households with a case in the Families First Program as of December 1, 2022, will receive a one-time additional payment of $500 on their existing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. This […]
Optimus Health and Physical Therapy Center Opens In Dandridge
Optimus Health and Physical Therapy Center has opened a new location in Dandridge, Tennessee. A well recognized name in physical therapy in Jefferson City for many years, the additional new location at 118 East Meeting Street ( Suite A) in Dandridge provides the convenient option of an established practice to patients in the greater Dandridge […]
County Employees To Receive 8% Raise and 1 time bonus of 5%
Jefferson County employees will receive a retroactive raise of 8% and a one time of bonus of 5% to be paid on the November payroll. The County Commission has been in discussion since the beginning of the new fiscal year in July regarding the state of county employee compensation. In the Monday voting session, commissioners […]
