How Hot is it, Really?
Blistering hot temperatures, and sweltering afternoons usually ending in a swift and torrential downpour: just another typical afternoon to be found in East Tennessee during the summer months. This week had the added incentive of a heat wave. Needless to say, many people are more than a little miserable. You might even find yourself wondering […]
Background Noise May Hinder Toddlers’ Ability to Learn Words
The environments children are in, including how much and what kinds of stimulation they are exposed to, influence what and how they learn. One important task for children is zeroing in on the information that’s relevant to what they’re learning and ignoring what isn’t. A new study has found that the presence of background noise […]
Tennessee Joins U.S. Department of Justice in Lawsuit to Block Anthem’s Acquisition of Cigna
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today announced that Tennessee has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general from 11 states and the District of Columbia in litigation to block the merger between health insurance companies Anthem and Cigna, alleging that the transaction would increase concentration and harm competition in Tennessee and across […]
New Bag Policy for Athletic Venues Starts this Fall
To enhance safety and expedite fan entry to athletic events, UT is implementing new safety policies for fans bringing bags into all athletic venues, including Neyland Stadium, beginning in August. Only one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bag per […]
Stop Stroke at Any Age
You may think you’re too young to have a stroke—but stroke can strike at any age. In fact, about 1 in 7 strokes occur in adolescents and young adults, ages 15 to 49.1 Stroke is preventable and treatable. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke, and call 9-1-1 right away if you think someone […]
Excessive Daily TV Watching May Increase Risk of Death
Watching a lot of television every day may increase your risk of dying from a blood clot in the lung, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. A lung blood clot, known medically as a pulmonary embolism, usually begins as a clot in the leg or pelvis as a result of inactivity […]
Early Voting Sluggish in Jefferson County
With only five days of early voting left, the early turnout for Jefferson County has been slow. As of Saturday, July 23, 2016 official numbers for Jefferson County had not, yet, broken the 500 mark with only 473 votes being cast locally, according to the State of Tennessee. Jefferson County Administrator of Elections Charles Gibson […]
Search for Tennessee Unclaimed Property
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Division of Consumer Affairs wants consumers to be on the lookout for letters from the State of Tennessee indicating that they might have unclaimed funds. The State of Tennessee’s Treasury Department, Division of Unclaimed Property, has recently sent a mass mailing of letters to consumers for which they […]
Zion Dance Company Performs Adaptation of “You are Special” and “#kywa”
This past weekend Zion Dance Company took to the stage to perform their adaptation of Max Lucado’s “You are Special,” as well as their own production entitled #kwya, or Know Who You Are. “You are Special” was originally a children’s book that focused on addressing issues such as self-image and self-worth. Zion took the simple […]
Tennessee Department of Education Reduces Testing Time by 30 Percent
Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced significant changes to state assessments that respond to feedback from educators, parents, and students—including eliminating Part I in all subjects, restructuring the test to better fit within the school day and year, and reducing overall testing time. The changes come as the department finalizes its contract with Questar, the […]
New Market Volunteer Fire Department Considers Subscription Service
The New Market Volunteer Fire Department has begun the search for alternative funding due to recent cuts from the city’s budget. According to Fire Chief Sammy Solomon, the department has turned their attention to the possibility of initiating subscription fire service, meaning that there will be a charge to individual home and business owners for […]
Does Hormone Therapy After Menopause Affect Memory?
Contrary to popular belief, taking estrogen after menopause may not affect the memory and thinking abilities of healthy women no matter when the treatment is started. The research is published in the July 20, 2016, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The recent study is among the first large, […]
Construction Managers Interview For White Pine School Renovation
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 was interview day for potential Construction Managers for the White Pine School Renovation and Addition Project. The Jefferson County School Board conducted two, one hour, interviews with candidates but held off on making a decision until both companies can come back with a price for a Manager at Risk arrangement. Merit […]
Just Passing Through
A Black Bear Sow and three Black Bear Cubs have been spotted passing through the Green Hill Road area near Dandridge, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 as reported to The Post by TWRA Officer Wayne Rich. According to Rich, the same bear and cubs have made the trek from Smokies Stadium in Kodak to Dumplin Loop […]
County Commission Honors Ms. Lura Hinchey By Resolution
Jefferson County Commissioners met for their Regular Quarterly Session on Monday, July 18, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Vice Chair Kesterson presided over the meeting in the absence of Chairman Carmichael. Also absent were Commissioners Blevins and McGraw. Following the approval of the minutes, with a motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from […]
School Board Holds Called Meeting
The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners held a called meeting on Thursday night at Patriot Academy. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Jarnigan, with only three other voting members available for the evening. First on the agenda for new business was the audit report for 2015. The report was only preliminary, and […]
