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Jefferson County EMA Establishes Drinking Water Distribution Station For Swannsylvania Residents

Jefferson County EMA Establishes Drinking Water Distribution Station For Swannsylvania Residents

For those residents in the Swannsylvania area that are affected by the water outage. Drinking water distribution point: 2815 Orchard Rd. Dandridge, TN Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm

Unemployment Rates are Below 5% in All but 3 Counties

Unemployment Rates are Below 5% in All but 3 Counties

NASHVILLE – Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August and remained the same in 20 counties, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Forty-seven of the state’s 95 counties saw a drop in their unemployment rates from July to August. Rates increased in 28 counties […]

New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High

New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High

New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%. Currently, at least one in five adults (20%) in each U.S. state is living with obesity. “This new data highlight the need for […]

The Salvation Army Provides Critical Relief in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee

The Salvation Army Provides Critical Relief in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee

In the wake of catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in far eastern Tennessee, The Salvation Army of Kentucky & Tennessee has begun providing crucial relief services to impacted communities. Captain Justin Vincent, local Corps Officer of The Salvation Army in Sevierville, one of the corps closest to the affected areas, led his team of […]

VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County School Board Takes Three Steps to Break Jefferson Elementary School Stalemate

VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County School Board Takes Three Steps to Break Jefferson Elementary School Stalemate

For the past few years, a majority of Jefferson County Commissioners have been asking for two simple things related to Jefferson Elementary School, a cost estimate on remodel and a cost estimate on the so-called Ibbetson Pod Plan to relocate students out of the current Jefferson Elementary School, and potentially add a new classroom pod […]

Video Interview – Hoax Scare, Transportation and Innovations at Jefferson County Schools

Video Interview – Hoax Scare, Transportation and Innovations at Jefferson County Schools

Tennessee Launches New Direct Hay Report to Support Local Farmers

Tennessee Launches New Direct Hay Report to Support Local Farmers

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, is excited to announce the launch of a new Tennessee Direct Hay Report. This tool will provide comprehensive insights into hay pricing and trends across the state, helping Tennessee’s farmers and producers make informed decisions. “For farmers, the Direct Hay Report […]

Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade

Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade

Half a million fewer U.S. youth reported current use of e-cigarettes in 2024 compared to 2023, according to new data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) released today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nationally representative data featured in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) includes findings […]

Tragic Collision in Jefferson County: Paramedic Killed, Another Injured in Ambulance Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer

Tragic Collision in Jefferson County: Paramedic Killed, Another Injured in Ambulance Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer

A tragic accident occurred on Saturday night in Jefferson County, resulting in the death of paramedic Jeremy Sutton and injuring Sarah Brooks. The crash took place around 9:30 p.m. on Interstate 40 near the I-81 interchange. Both Sutton and Brooks sustained injuries and were transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for treatment. According […]

2024 Labor Day Boating Weekend

2024 Labor Day Boating Weekend

The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2024 summer boating season, is Aug. 31-Sept. 2. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency issues a reminder to wear life jackets and for boating in a safe and responsible manner. The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA […]

AEC Co-op Connections Error Correction – dates that member payment options will be offline

AEC Co-op Connections Error Correction – dates that member payment options will be offline

Release from AEC:  In our September Co-op Connections that was released this morning, there was an error concerning the dates that member payment options will be offline. We inadvertently put the beginning date as “November 30“. This date is actually September 30. It should read as follows… Beginning September 30th at 4:00 pm through Monday, October 7th, […]

Gov. Lee Awards GIVE Grants to Further Strengthen Rural Workforce Development

Gov. Lee Awards GIVE Grants to Further Strengthen Rural Workforce Development

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced recipients of the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grant program, which prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide. Tennessee has made notable progress in rural workforce development which has resulted in securing over 41,500 new jobs and nearly $19 billion in capital investment […]

Tennessee Higher Education Commission Awarded $35 Million GEAR UP Grant to Enhance College Readiness Across the State

Tennessee Higher Education Commission Awarded $35 Million GEAR UP Grant to Enhance College Readiness Across the State

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This seven-year grant, set to run from September 2024 through September 2031, will play a pivotal role in promoting college […]

Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Citizens to Become Poll Workers for Nov. 5 State & Federal Election

Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Citizens to Become Poll Workers for Nov. 5 State & Federal Election

Ahead of the Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is again encouraging Tennesseans to consider becoming poll workers later this fall. “Our poll workers are critical to a successful election,” said Secretary Hargett. “We anticipate a robust voter turnout, and there is always a need for poll workers, […]

Three Consecutive Months of Record-Low Unemployment

Three Consecutive Months of Record-Low Unemployment

For a third consecutive month, the statewide unemployment rate remained at an all-time low of 3%, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state first marked the record low for seasonally adjusted unemployment in May, and it has held steady ever since. Over the past year, Tennessee’s statewide […]

Tennessee Higher Education Commission Announces New Commission Members

Tennessee Higher Education Commission Announces New Commission Members

Governor Bill Lee recently announced the appointment of five distinguished individuals to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The new members attended their first THEC quarterly commission meeting on August 15, 2024. These new commissioners bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that will further enhance the commission’s mission to increase the number of Tennesseans […]