ORNL Achieves Milestone with Plutonium-238 Sample
With the production of 50 grams of plutonium-238, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have restored a U.S. capability dormant for nearly 30 years and set the course to provide power for NASA and other missions. Plutonium-238 produces heat as it decays and can be used in systems that power spacecraft […]
#23 Vols Dominate In 45-6 Outback Bowl Victory
#23 Tennessee pounded its way to a 45-6 victory over #13 Northwestern in the 30th anniversary Outback Bowl on Friday before a mostly-orange crowd of 53,202 at Raymond James Stadium. It was the largest margin of victory for the Vols in a bowl game in program history. The Vols (9-4) racked up 226 rushing yards, […]
Happy New Year 2016
The Jefferson County Post and Depew Media wish you a very happy & blessed New Year!
Childhood Asthma May Increase Risks of Shingles
Nearly 1 million incidences of herpes zoster, which is also known as shingles, occur every year in the U.S., with an estimated one-third of all adults affected by age 80. Despite its prevalence, particularly between ages 50 and 59, it is still unclear why some individuals will develop shingles, and others will not. In a […]
State Fire Marshal Urges Tennesseans to Ring in the New Year Safely
Whether your New Year’s plans involve a cozy night at home or a big night out on the town, the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants Tennesseans to add fire safety to the celebration agenda. “No matter where you choose to celebrate the new year, be sure to do it safely,” says Tennessee Commerce & Insurance […]
Tenn. Parents and Guardians Can “Freeze Out” Thieves with Credit Freeze
A new Tennessee law can help parents “freeze out” out ID thieves and scammers aiming to pilfer the private information of teens or the information of a person to whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. Passed by the General Assembly earlier this year, Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-2111 gives parents or legal guardians […]
Dollywood Entertainment Auditions Set for 2016 Season
With entertainment icon Dolly Parton at the helm, it’s no wonder why Dollywood has earned so many awards for the park’s world-class shows and productions. Fresh off collecting its seventh consecutive honor for Best Shows, Dollywood plans upcoming auditions in the Southeast for performers ready to share their passion with park guests. Auditions take place […]
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL REMINDS DRIVERS TO BUCKLE UP TENNESSEE
Commissioner Bill Gibbons of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS&HS), Colonel Tracy Trott of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer and Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) Director Kendell Poole announced the increase in seat belt fines as an effective additional tool to curb traffic fatalities […]
Historic Dandridge In The Spirit
The Town of Dandridge ushered in the last weekend before Christmas with their annual Christmas Parade. Organized by the Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department, this year’s parade was miles of merriment. From fire engines to floats, horses to golf carts and a bevy of marchers, the chorus of good will just appeared to keep coming, as […]
Merry Christmas from Jefferson County Post Family
Christmas Day is here again Rejoice in all it brings Peace, Hope and Love The gifts to man, From Jesus Christ the King! Merry Christmas from the Jefferson County Post Family to You and Yours!
Maury Middle School Students Give Community Early Christmas Present
Maury Middle School students gave the community an early Christmas present last week as the 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands and chorus performed traditional holiday music to a standing room only crowd. Beyond the wonderful music, students also tickled the funny bone with a hee haw inspired comedy sketch and the reading of Twas […]
Jefferson County Clerk to Expand Office Hours in 2016
The Jefferson County Clerk’s office will be expanding their hours of service starting Monday, January 4, 2016, to better accommodate the public. Jefferson County Clerk Frank Herndon announced the the change in hours just prior to the Christmas holiday break, stating that the new extended hours were in answer to requests from citizens that were […]
State Fire Marshal Asks Tennesseans to Deck the Halls with Care
The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of year. However, certain types of fires and injuries associated with decorating are all too common and can put a damper on holiday celebrations. “December is the peak month for home candle fires,” Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Julie Mix […]
AEC Brings Real Value to Members
AEC released its annual report on energy efficiency programs for 2015; outlining over 4,400 individual projects completed, saving a total of 2,662,494 Kilowatt hours of electricity. Residential members across the AEC service area accounted for the majority of project installs through the EnergyRight program, netting a savings of 1,687,907 Kwh or approximately $168,800 on respective […]
Consumer Affairs Offers ID Theft Prevention Tips for Seniors
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Affairs Division is warning senior adults to be diligent in avoiding scams. Tennesseans are encouraged to take time during holiday visits to ensure senior relatives and neighbors are equipped to protect themselves against identity fraud. “Many older adults fall prey to identity theft every year,” says […]
