Goddard To Moderate Jefferson County Post Primary Debate, April 15
The Jefferson County Post is pleased to announce that Doug Goddard will serve as the Moderator for the April 15, 2014 Primary Debate. Goddard was elected as the first County Executive of Jefferson County in 1978, and he held the office for two terms before declining to seek reelection. During his tenure as the County […]
Lady Pats Trail Early, Dominate West, 14-4
The Lady Patriots looked doomed for yet another loss because of errors Tuesday evening. Morristown West jumped out to a 4-1 lead after Jefferson County committed 3 errors in the second inning, one leading to an inside the park home run for the Lady Trojans. After a stern talking to in the dugout after the […]
FFA Annual Tractor Pull & Truck Show 2014
The Jefferson County High School Future Farmers of America held their annual Tractor and Truck Pull on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Tractors and trucks of all ages and sizes were the order of the day, as the fairground benches filled to watch the machines do a little heavy lifting. A little mud from the downpour […]
Final Candidate Petitions Filed
Jefferson County candidates seeking seats in the August 7, 2014 election turned in final petitions on April 3, 2014. A full ballot is on tap for the August election, with all 21 seats on the Jefferson County Commission being a part of the late summer election cycle, as well as the Highway Commission for Districts […]
Jefferson County Business & Home EXPO 2014
The 2014 Jefferson County Business Expo and Home Show will be open on Sunday, April 6th for a last chance opportunity to check out the annual event. Located in the Community and Event Center of the Field of Dreams in Dandridge, the show hosts vendors with vastly differing offerings. Food, financial information, home improvement and […]
Lady Patriots Use Big First Inning, Pound UC 10-4
The Jefferson County softball team scored 5 runs in the first inning en route to a big 10-4 win over Union County on Monday night. The Lady Patriots were pleased to get back into the win column after a tough weekend in the Choo-Choo classic in Chattanooga. “I’m proud of the girls, we took advantage […]
Halls Too Much For Patriots, 3-2 – Drop Double Header Friday
Jefferson County had opportunities Thursday night but could not capitalize in a narrow defeat to the Halls Red Devils in the Smoky Mountain Invitational. Jefferson County would have 11 at bats with runners in scoring position, but only managed to plate 2 runs. The Patriots were able to tie the game in the fifth inning, […]
Talbott Elementary On Cutting Edge Of Safety
Talbott Elementary School is on the cutting edge of pro-active school safety measures. They recently became the first school in the State of Tennessee to employ Safe Ceiver receiver radios as part of their Emergency Preparedness Plan. Deputy Todd White, who joined Talbott Elementary School as their School Resource Officer in January of 2014, began […]
Committee’s First Look At Non-Profit Funding
The Jefferson County Budget Committee began the budgeting process for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, holding a meeting on Monday, March 31, 2014 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Chairman of the Budget Committee Griffith and seven of its ten members (Cureton, Maples and Blevins not present) received a first look at requests from non profit […]
Representative Faison’s Pro-Hemp, Pro-Jobs Legislation Passes House With Bipartisan Support
Legislation sponsored by State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) which will legalize the growth of industrial hemp in Tennessee passed the full House of Representatives this week with strong bipartisan support from state lawmakers. Currently, because of federal guidelines, the cultivation of hemp in our state is illegal, despite numerous studies that have shown hemp production would […]
Track Team Sets Bar High
Jefferson County’s track & field team should be one that the rest of the state should take notice of. Looking to build off of last year’s success, JCHS coach Bill Delozier is excited about his team and their opportunities “Overall we are pretty solid this year. We are expected to be in the mix at […]
Standing Room Only at DES PTO Spring Fling
The Dandridge Elementary School PTO held their annual Spring Fling on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the school. Though the majority of the scheduled events took place inside, due to rainy weather, it didn’t dampen the crowd. Families, students, teachers and volunteers packed the event, making it a standing room only success for the PTO. […]
Another Successful Year For DARE Program
Thursday March 27, 2014 Rush Strong School hosted D.A.R.E Graduation 2014. Dr. Tracy Sands, Rush Strong’s Principal, welcomed the large crowd of students, parents, family, law enforcement and government officials who came to show their support for Rush Strong’s D.A.R.E. The stage was full with Special Guest such as Director of Schools Dr. Edmonds, Sheriff […]
Board of School Commissioners Meeting
The Jefferson County School Board met for their Regular Voting Session on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. Following a 5:30 Executive Session with Legal Council, the voting meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Rogers. Two of four students that attended […]
Hay Fire Holds Up Traffic on Hwy 92
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 a truck hauling hay had to make a quick ditch of its cargo when fire broke out. The Dandridge Fire Department responded to the call. Due to the nature of the materials, smoke was a hindrance to traffic and caused a mild backup along Hwy. 92. The fire which also […]
Tennessee Library Association Sponsors Tennessee Legislative Day
The Tennessee Library Association sponsored Tennessee Legislative Day in Nashville on March 5, 2014 for library advocates across the state to talk with elected officials. Secretary of State Tre Hargett was the keynote speaker at the opening event held at Nashville Public Library. Hargett encouraged library staff to tell their stories to their senators and […]
