Teen Birth Rates Fall Nearly 50 Percent Among Hispanic and Black Teens, Dropping National Teen Birth Rate to an All-Time Low
Births among Hispanic and black teens have dropped by almost half since 2006, according to a new analysis published by CDC. This mirrors a substantial national decline: births to all American teenagers have dropped more than 40 percent within the past decade. Despite this progress, key challenges persist for many communities, according to the report. […]
Haslam Statement on Senate Bill 1556
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam made the following statement after signing Senate Bill 1556: “Although Senate Bill 1556 has received attention for its perceived focus, my job is to look at the actual substance of the legislation. After considerable thought and discussion with counselors both for and against the bill, I have decided to sign Senate […]
Depew Takes Oath Of Office
Tuesday evening, April 26, 2016, the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen filled the seventh seat on the Board, which became vacant with the passing of Alderman David Jones. In a unanimous vote, Board Members appointed Jeff Depew to fill Jones’ unexpired term as Alderman for the Town of Dandridge. Depew took the oath of […]
Division, Partners Team Up For Drug Take-Back Event
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is partnering with numerous state and local agencies from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EST) Saturday, April 30 for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. “Our partners are an invaluable resource for furthering our mission of protecting Tennessee consumers of all walks of life,” […]
Dandridge Elementary Holds Annual Spring Fling
Dandridge Elementary School held their annual Spring Fling this past Saturday, April 23, 2016. Kids from all around were able to enjoy bouncy houses, slides, talent shows, games and goodies. Proceeds from the silent auction beneifited each classroom for much needed educational materials.
Jefferson Co. Man Charged with TennCare Drug Fraud
A Jefferson County man is charged with TennCare fraud in connection with the sale of prescription drugs paid for by the state’s health care insurance program. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of the Jefferson City Police Department, today announced the arrest of Brian McDaniel, 43, of White Pine. He is accused […]
Modern Woodmen Helps Give Historic Downtown Dandridge A Floral Facelift
Many residents and tourists may have noticed that the Historic District in Downtown Dandridge was part of a beautification effort this past weekend as flowers were popping up all over town, thanks to a generous donation by Richard Hall, Modern Woodmen of America. Late Friday evening, a group consisting of Richard Hall, Aldermen, Administrators, Town […]
Budget Committee Battles Over EDOC Funding
Budget Committee member took a deep swipe at a proposed $2.3 million dollar deficit earlier this week, as the County departments presented their funding requests. The Committee was also faced with EDOC and Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce funding requests that failed to find a consensus during the previous budgeting session. Despite the additional time, […]
State Representative Andrew Farmer Appointed Vice-Chairman Of House Judicial Confirmation Committee
This week in Nashville, State Representative Andrew Farmer (R–Sevierville) was officially appointed Vice-Chairman of the House Judicial Confirmation Committee. The appointment comes after former committee member Jon Lundberg was called to active duty in the United States Navy. The Judicial Confirmation Committee reviews the judicial nominees made by the governor and makes recommendations to the full House […]
Daughters of the American Revolution’s Samuel Doak Chapter Honors Frances Branner and Janet McLane with 2016 Community Service Awards
The Daughters of the America Revolution, Samuel Doak Chapter, honored two very special ladies Saturday morning with their Community Service Awards for 2016. At a luncheon at First United Methodist Church in Dandridge, Frances Branner and Janet McLane were honored, surrounded by friends and family. Gloria Beauchamp offered the following about Branner and McLane: Started […]
TDCI: UnitedHealthcare Announces Withdrawal from FFM
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is notifying consumers that UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company will no longer offer coverage to Tennessee consumers through the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM). The company recently notified the Department about its intent. Today, the company said they plan to only offer coverage in a handful of states next year. […]
Area Middle Schools Compete in Scholars’ Bowl Championship
Area middle schools participated in their scholars’ bowl championship last week. Four schools were represented at the championship: Rush Strong, Jefferson Middle, Maury Middle, and White Pine. The first match of the evening was between Maury and Rush Strong’s 6th grade teams. Despite a valiant effort for Rush Strong, the Hornets prevailed. Since the championship […]
EDOC, White Pine School, Commission Policy – Topics Of Quarterly Meeting
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Quarterly Voting Session on Monday, April 18, 2016 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Carmichael. All members were present for Roll Call. Minutes from the March 17th meeting were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from […]
Tennessee Vols Host Annual Orange and White Game
In the presence of 67,027 fans who were attempting to get a fix of football to hold them over until September, the University of Tennessee Volunteers hosted their annual Orange and White Game. The day is a fan-appreciation hosted by the university that allows fans to meet, greet, and get autographs from their favorite coaches […]
Greenness Around Homes Linked to Lower Mortality
Women live longer in areas with more green vegetation, according to new research funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Women with the highest levels of vegetation, or greenness, near their homes had a 12 percent lower death rate compared to women with the lowest […]
