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TBI: Dandridge teen at center of Endangered Child Alert found safe
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an Endangered Child Alert for a teen missing out of Jefferson County Tuesday evening. TBI said 17-year-old Valerie Dillow was last seen on Monday in Dandridge. She is described as being 5′6″ tall and 170 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.
INVITATION TO BID – Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” for the JC Sanitation & Landfill
The Jefferson County (JC) Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for “Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” for the JC Sanitation & Landfill. Will need to be capable of disposing approximately 450 tons of Class III waste per month for approximately six (6) months to one (1) year. A 50-mile round trip from 650 Grove Road Dandridge, TN 37725 is desirable. Sealed bids should be labeled “Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” and either mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the attention of Purchasing Agent Julie Anglea, at P.O. Box 1749, Dandridge, TN, 37725, or dropped off at 1244 Gay St., Dandridge, TN, 37725. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at which time bids will be opened in the Finance Department conference room. For specifications, bid documents, and further information please go to jeffersoncountytn.gov/finance-department or contact David Gaut Director of JC Sanitation and Solid Waste at (865) 397-3544 or dgaut@jeffersoncountytn.gov. Jefferson County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive all irregularities in the receipt/handling of bids. The awarded bidder must be in good standing with the County of Jefferson.
TBI: Missing 17-year-old from Dandridge found safe; Endangered Child Alert canceled
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Valerie Dillow has been located. The TBI initially issued the Endangered Child Alert for Valerie Dillow after she was last seen on Monday. --- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for Valerie Dillow, 17,...
Greene one of three finalists for circuit court vacancy
SEVIERVILLE — Newport attorney Jeffrey Greene has been announced as one of three finalists to fill a newly created vacancy in the Four Judicial District. The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met July 11 in Sevierville to consider eight applicants for a circuit court vacancy in the Fourth Judicial District, which covers Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier counties. The vacancy was created when it was announced in April that state funding...
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Steel Warehouse Expansion into Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Steel Warehouse officials announced today the company’s plans to expand in Jefferson City, locating in and retrofitting the former Footwear Industries of Tennessee building. The project plans to create...
Oshkosh, MAHLE, JTH recognized by TDOE
Three Lakeway Area industries have been honored by the Tennessee Department of Education Career and Technical Education Institute with their work-based learning partnerships. One industry, Oshkosh Industries, was named in the Top 10 of the partnerships for its help with Jefferson County Schools.
Carousel operator responds after viral video shows ride malfunction at Jefferson County Fair
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tennessee — The Jefferson County Fair is in town from July 9 to 13. A video on social media is making the rounds showing Caitlyn Farmer and her son Ezekiel on the ride as it malfunctions. This happened Wednesday. Farmer declined to speak to WBIR, but she...
Active shooter drills planned for Monday and Tuesday at elementary school near Dandridge
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — People in Jefferson County may see plenty of sirens at Mt. Horeb Elementary School on Monday and Tuesday. However, leaders in the county said they should not worry. An active shooter drill is planned at the elementary school for July 15 and July 16. The...
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