Harry Potter Rejects
Here are a few rejected Harry Potter spells for your consideration. Junioratus Highus. This spell causes the spontaneous recitation of the Declaration of Independence or the Periodic Table if cast by someone with thick bottle glasses. Reason rejected – excessive cruelty. Leviticus Achoo. A diabolical spell that causes the recipient to sneeze ancient scrolls out […]
David Wong’s “John Dies at the End”
I finally got my hand on another cult-classic this week, and without further ado, it is time to review David Wong’s John Dies at the End. How can I describe this book? Well, the title will speak for itself. The story is influenced by many previous horror novels, and the method of storytelling is no […]
JEFFREY RAY NEWMAN
JEFFREY RAY NEWMAN, age 57 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, June 26, 2016 at Tennova North Medical Center following complications from surgery. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Newman. He is survived by his son, Edward Ray (Amanda) Newman; granddaughters, Lily, Callie and Catelin Newman; mother, Edith Newman; brothers, Ricky […]
INVITATION TO BID – 7900′ of 4″ PVC Piping And Associated Fittings
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for “7,900’ of 4” PVC Piping and associated fittings”. For bid spec or questions, contact Langdon Potts, Finance Director at LPotts@JeffersonCountyTN.gov. Sealed bids should be labeled “PVC” and either mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the attention of Finance Director […]
Chancellor Cheek Announces Plans to Step Down, Transition to Faculty
UT Knoxville Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek announced Tuesday that he will step down as chancellor and transition to a faculty position teaching higher education leadership sometime in the next academic year. UT President Joe DiPietro will begin the search for a new chancellor immediately with the goal of filling the job by spring semester 2017. […]
Broadband Feasibility Study Completed
Residential and commercial members have provided input; now the evaluation process begins. A couple of area utilities and several municipalities have joined together to carefully consider the viability of delivering gigabit Internet connectivity via a fiber-optic network to homes and businesses in parts of Jefferson and Hamblen counties. Acting in a shared-cost partnership effort, Appalachian […]
Don’t Let Rising Temperatures Scorch Your Wallet
The heat is ON as temperatures are expected to stay in the 90s across much of the Valley for the next several days. The Tennessee Valley Authority and your local power company are ready to keep power flowing, but there some easy things you can do to help keep your cool and lessen the impact […]
INVITATION TO BID – Construction Manager For Renovation And Classroom Addition To The White Pine Elementary School
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for a Construction Manager for renovation and classroom addition to the White Pine Elementary School. A copy of the (RFP) Request for Proposal may be obtained by contacting Langdon Potts, Finance Director at LPotts@JeffersonCountyTN.gov. There will be a mandatory Pre-Proposal conference @ […]
INVITATION TO BID – Copier Paper
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for Copier Paper. For questions, contact Langdon Potts, Finance Director at LPotts@JeffersonCountyTN.gov. Specification: 20lb minimum, 92 brightness, and non-recycled content – 8 ½” x 11” estimated quantity 2,000 cases – 8 ½” x 14” estimated quantity 100 cases Sealed bids should be […]
The Fight is On, Again
Things got a little hot in Jefferson County last week, as the County Commission convened for their Work Session. Despite the Budget Committee presenting a balanced budget document with no tax increase for the fiscal year 2016/17, there seemed to be little joy in the meeting room. Tensions ran high as the Department of Education […]
The Day the Sun Stood Still: Summer Solstice 2016
It’s happening up in the sky. A yearly phenomenon of epic proportions that makes the sun itself stand still. 2016’s summer solstice will occur in the United States on Monday June 20th at exactly 6:34 p.m. EST. The solstice is not a modern observation. For millions of years ancient civilizations have watched in awe the […]
Happy Father’s Day!
It is time to celebrate the first man in your life. He is the guy that worried about you even before you were born. He taught you to dance and throw a ball. He sat through endless school plays and painful shut out ballgames just to see you perform. This man worked one job, and […]
County Complex Back on the Table
Jefferson County Commissioners met for their regular work session on Monday evening, June 13th, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Though this would be the final meeting of the Commission prior to voting on the fiscal year 2016/17 budget, it was not the proposed budget document, which included no property tax increase, that was a […]
Tennessee Announces 2016-17 Teacher of the Year Finalists
The Tennessee Department of Education is proud to announce the finalists for the 2016-17 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The nine finalists represent each CORE region in the state, with three finalists in each Grand Division (West, Middle, and East). Grand Division winners and the Teacher of the Year will be selected from this […]
Inspiration for Father’s Day
It’s the time of year to celebrate the special guy in your life. You know the one, he isn’t as young as he used to be, tells horrible jokes, and has no sense of fashion whatsoever. Dear old Dad! Father’s day is fast approaching, June 19th, and if you still need some inspiration about what […]
INVITATION TO BID – Custodial Supplies For The County Facilities
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for Custodial Supplies for the County Facilities. For Specification or questions, contact Langdon Potts, Finance Director at LPotts@JeffersonCountyTN.gov. Sealed bids should be labeled “Custodial Supplies” and either mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the attention of Finance Director Langdon Potts, at […]
