Road Construction Won’t Delay Memorial Day Travelers
Motorists won’t be slowed down by road construction as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 26 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state […]
Curtis Hudson Chosen as Veterans Service Officer
On Monday night, May 25, 2017, the Jefferson County Commission voted in a new Veterans Service Officer. The position went to Commander Curtis Hudson, a Vietnam Army veteran with decades of commitment to veterans services, having served for over 13 years in the county, alone. Curtis worked for years with Jefferson County High School’s Night […]
Morristown Police Department Seeks Suspect in Armed Robbery
The Morristown Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred early this morning on South Cumberland Street. A male entered the Shell gas station on South Cumberland at approximately 3:30 am brandishing a revolver and demanded money from the store clerk. The suspect escaped on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. He was […]
County Commission Overrides Veto
The full body of the Jefferson County Commission held a called meeting on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Commission Chairman Carmichael called the meeting to order, and all members of the body were present. Commissioner David Seal offered the first motion of the evening, moving to override the Mayoral Veto […]
Humane Society of Jefferson County Rolling Once Again
Imagine having a van full of animals. You’re on the way to take them to another location, so they can find their “furrever” home. Just as you’re cruising along, suddenly the van breaks down, and you’re stuck on the side of the road with the animals you have in tow. It’s hot, you’re scared, the […]
Budget Committee Recommends No Increase To Property Tax Budget
Monday evening, May 22, 2017 marked the final meeting of budget preparation before the budget proposal for the fiscal year 2017/18 goes before the full Commission body for confirmation. The Budget Committee will present a budget document that show no tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, despite deep cuts in the Department of Education […]
Fire Department Funding Hot Topic For Budget Committee
The Jefferson County Budget Committee convened Monday evening, May 22, 2017, at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse, for what would prove to be the final leg in the budget recommendation process. After pushing the item back to accommodate the Public Service Committee, who were to present a recommendation on fire department funding, the Budget Committee […]
Tips on Finding Good, Cheap Fun for the Summer
Summer is just around the corner for many kids across the area. Carefree days and long nights under the stars are fast approaching. However, if you are a parent, the few months of your child’s summer can be a stressful time. How are you going to keep the kids happy and occupied while you, in […]
Haslam Signs Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act
Before a meeting of the Governor’s Rural Development Task Force at H&R Agri-Power, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam held a ceremonial signing of the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act, the governor’s legislation to increase broadband access to Tennessee’s unserved citizens. The Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act permits Tennessee’s private, nonprofit electric cooperatives to provide retail broadband service, and […]
Tennessee State Parks to Host National Trails Day Hikes
Tennessee State Parks will celebrate National Trails Day with free, guided hikes at all 56 parks on Saturday, June 3. Events will include free, ranger-led hikes through areas with waterfalls and scenic vistas as well as hikes focused on local history and trail clean-ups. With more than 1,000 miles of trails ranging from easy, paved […]
Jefferson County High School Holds Their 41st Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 20th: the day that 451 graduating Seniors from Jefferson County High School have been waiting for has finally arrived. After a procession of the faculty, who lined up according to their years of service, the familiar music of “Pomp and Circumstance” began. The thousands in attendance to honor the Jefferson County Class of […]
Jefferson County High School Celebrates Outgoing Seniors With Honors Night
May the 16th was a bittersweet day for Jefferson County High School Seniors, as it was the last official day of school for them. That night, a celebration of the top scholars took place at Carson Newman University. The best of the 451 future graduates were honored with dozens of awards and scholarships, and it […]
Impact of New UT-ORNL Big Data Doctorate to Be Felt Across State
The use of big data—collecting and interpreting vast amounts of information—has rapidly grown in importance across areas ranging from health care to nuclear security. To help meet that demand UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a first-of-its kind data science and engineering doctoral program, the only one in the United States to pair a university and national […]
JCHS Underclassmen Honored at Awards Night
Jefferson County High School hosted a night to celebrate the top scholars of the school year. Monday night, students from grades 9 through 11 were recognized for the Underclass Honors Night. Narrated by Brant Adams and Katie Wright, the top students from every department were recognized for their excellence both in and out of the […]
Research Highlights Common Sunscreen Mistakes
Sunscreen can be a valuable tool for skin cancer prevention — but only if it’s used correctly. When applying sunscreen, many people make mistakes that could compromise their protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, which may increase their risk of skin cancer. Some of those mistakes are highlighted in new research published online today […]
Tips to Prevent and Treat Bug Bites
Although warm, spring weather means more time outdoors, it also means more bugs – like bees, ticks and mosquitoes. The best way to deal with pesky bites and stings, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, is to prevent them in the first place. This can also help you avoid an insect-related disease, which […]
