Beware the Ides of March
Beware the Ides of March: a warning that would shock the real and literary world a thousand times over and engrain itself into human history. The ring of which can still be heard in the ears of modern readers and scholars of Roman history. What exactly are the Ides of March, and why should we […]
Patriots Prevail over Smoky Bears in Home Opener, 6-5
After spending the winter preparing, the Jefferson County Patriots Baseball Team kicked off regular season play Monday night. Hosting the Sevier County Smoky Bears, the Patriots welcomed fans back to Dumplin Valley. Things kicked off quietly for the first couple innings, as each team took to the field and did their job of keeping runners […]
Jefferson County High School Class of 2017 Puts on “Guys and Dolls” for Senior Play
The Senior Class of 2017 at Jefferson County High school set to the stage this weekend to preform “Guys and Dolls.” The story takes audiences to the rough streets of New York to follow a band of gamblers as they try to establish where their craps game is going to take place for the week. […]
Happy Pi Day!
Today is the day that leaves most mathematicians and science enthusiasts breathless. March 14th is known world-wide for many as Pi Day! Before you get too sad that the pi isn’t the edible kind (more on that in a minute), here are some interesting facts and celebrations of the day. Pi is usually expressed in […]
She Said, He Said: Gender Identity
The following is the fourth entry in “She Said, He Said,” a new series of articles seeking to compare and contrast the various views, political, social or otherwise, of Millennials in today’s world. Elizabeth Lane is a 2016 Carson-Newman University graduate with a BA in Creative Writing, and has worked at the Jefferson County Post […]
Bugs Likely to Arrive Early Due to Warmer Weather
It is no secret that this winter has been an unusual one for those of us in the United States. Some cities are claiming that they have no reported snow fall for the entire season. With this increase of warm temperatures many experts are expecting spring and summer to arrive earlier than ever. Will this […]
Citizens Align to Oppose Commerce Park in White Pine
Citizens opposing the location of the proposed White Pine Commerce Park met last week to organize their efforts to derail the project. While there are multiple reasons cited from those opposing the Commerce Park, location and funding appear to top the list. Stress on roads, property value impact and proximity of an established similar park […]
Spring Forward Sunday, March 12, 2017
Winter may have taken a vacation, but many of us know that the cold weather could still make a comeback this weekend. However, there is one piece of good news on the horizon: Daylight Saving Time will officially begin on Sunday March 12, 2017. The time will spring forward at two o’clock in the morning […]
Habitat for Humanity Receives a Helping Hand
Habitat for Humanity received a helping hand on their Racine Ridge project this past week. The University of Virginia Jubilate Choir volunteered their time to help build a home during their spring break. As thanks, Habitat for Humanity held a breakfast in the group’s honor, which was followed by a brief performance from the Choir. […]
Jaguar Athletics All-Star Cheerleading Heads To UCA Internationals In Orlando
Jaguar Athletics All-Star Cheerleading has had several successful runs at recent competitions and are now headed to the UCA Internationals in Orlando. Jaguar Athletics All-Star Cheerleading is a performance and competition program here in Jefferson County. The competition in Nashville was the first successful run for the JAGS. The Tiny Team, Jags’ Meow, cheered their […]
Tensions Rise As Razor Wire Comes Down At Mountain View
Serious changes are on tap for Mountain View Youth Development Center and the impact of those changes have been the cause of concern for local government officials and citizens. Mountain View is currently a state run, “hardware secure” youth correctional facility located on Industrial Drive in Dandridge,Tennessee. As is typical with a “hardware secure” correctional […]
Quick Tips to Help You Survive Allergy Season
The seasons never seem to be able to make up their mind here in East Tennessee. Warmer weather in the middle of winter has left many of us in a tail spin, and for most that spin involves the early arrival of seasonal allergies. Many are looking for relief this time of the year and […]
Jefferson County Students Score High on ACT
Jefferson County School Board recognized students from Jefferson County High School at their latest meeting. These students scored 30 or above on the ACT Test, which is no easy endeavor. The American College Test is a college readiness assessment standardized test. The Test for high school achievement and college admissions has a perfect score of […]
States Declare Victory in Fight to Uphold School Rights
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today announced a victory for the states in their fight to uphold school rights. The 13-state coalition is withdrawing its lawsuit after the U.S. Department of Justice agreed to drop its appeal of a nationwide injunction. The moves were preceded by the federal government rescinding an Obama administration directive […]
NASA Examines Deadly Spring-Like Weather with GPM Satellite
Rainfall from spring-like downpours in the U.S. from February 25 to March 1 were analyzed at NASA using data from the Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM satellite. Record breaking warm temperatures this winter have caused plants to bloom early in the eastern United States. Unfortunately this has also resulted in the formation of spring-like […]
Governor’s Rural Task Force Launches New Website and Searchable Resource Database
The Governor’s Rural Task Force has launched a new website and resource database for Tennessee’s rural communities, featuring comprehensive information about the task force and a searchable database that catalogs available programs and resources. The website, a recommendation made by the task force in its October 2016 strategic plan, includes information from nine state departments […]
