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College Square Mall was full of teenagers Friday evening as members of the class of 2013 from both Hamblen County high schools celebrated their recent graduations. Rebecca Marcum, the Project Graduation chair for Morristown-Hamblen High School West, said 500 to 600 students were expected to attend Project Graduation night, which marked the program’s 24th year of providing Hamblen County graduates with a safe, celebratory experience. Students lined up to participate
Morristown-Hamblen High School East students John Edward Hale and Sydney Burchell just turned mash into cash. The duo took first place in their category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Ariz. and the $5,000 cash prize. “Finalists at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair are dedicated, passionate and curious,” said Elizabeth Marincola, president of Society for Science & the Public. “The Intel International Science and
Gov. Bill Haslam, Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Gary Wade and Tennessee Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Charles Susano are coming to Morristown Tuesday for the Investiture Ceremony of the Honorable Judge Thomas R. Frierson II. Frierson, a Hamblen County native, was named to the Eastern Section of the Tennessee Court of Appeals earlier this year. He was officially sworn in during a small ceremony in Knoxville shortly after being
The search for a 29-year-old dangerous fugitive has ended in East Tennessee. Brandon Harold Saylor, 29, escaped capture by U.S. Marshals in Bean Station in April. However, he has been on the run since March 25, 2011 after escaping from the Kentucky Department of Corrections Marion Adjustment Center where he was serving a 17-year sentence for numerous convictions. Wednesday evening Saylor was successfully captured at a Whispering Hills Drive residence
Walters State starting pitcher Jay Gause pitched the game of his life Saturday afternoon, so it was only appropriate his day ended at the bottom of a celebration dog pile at Senator Field. Gause fired a complete game shutout, leading the Senators to their sixth berth in the crown jewel of junior college baseball. The Senators shutdown the Columbia State Chargers, 6-0, in the NJCAA East Central District Tournament championship
Morristown West Trojan Quarterback Club president Richard Smelcer announced Friday evening that the 11th annual Kickoff Classic Dinner for Trojan sponsors will have a huge name headlining the speakers at the event on Saturday, Aug. 10. Former University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach and current ESPN college basketball analyst Bruce Pearl will be the featured speaker, giving the annual event a big name to help draw further donations for the
In the midst of a joyous celebration 10 years ago on the baseball field at Walters State, former Senators outfielder Jared Gaston found his way to Walters State coach Ken Campbell and gave him a bear hug after they clinched the school’s first JUCO World Series appearance in 19 years in 2003. Fast forward a decade, and Gaston is back in Morristown this week trying to help guide Columbia State
Hayes-Coffey Aden Cole Coffey announces the upcoming wedding of his parents, Nikki Hayes and Bobby Coffey. The bride-elect is the daughter of Scott and Kim Hayes. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Cora Hayes and Johnny and Debra Westmoreland. The groom-elect is the son of Bobby and Tina Coffey. He is the grandson of Malcolm and Betty Dalton and Ray and Midge Boyd. The ceremony will be held May
Dean-Davis Jordan Elizabeth Dean and Brandon Scott Davis announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Hank Dean and Kimberly Williams. She is the granddaughter of Randy Lowe, Linda Lowe, Raymond and Pauline Dean and the late Roy and Doris Horsewill. She is the great-granddaughter of Beatrice Barnes, the late Bruce Barnes and George Dean and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lowe. She is a
Bush-Blazer Terry and Kathy Bush of Morristown announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelly Lynn, to Dustin Blazer of Parrottsville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Maxine and the late William A. Yount and the late Rev. Billy and Georgia Bush. She is a 2003 graduate of Morristown East High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health in 2007 from East Tennessee State University.
The 2nd Annual Southwest Virginia Wine Festival takes place Saturday at Heartwood in Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway. The festival features the best of the region’s wines, cider, mead and beer paired with ‘Round the Mountain artisan demonstrations. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 per person the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at swvawinefestival.com or at Heartwood. For more information, call 276-492-2400.
42 The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. Rated PG-13. Showing at Carmike Cinemas 12 College Square Mall at 1:20, 4:50, 7:35 and 10:25. Showing at Carmike Town Crossing 8 in Greeneville at 3:30 and 9:20. THE CROODS The world’s first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world. Rated
NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Walters plans to retire next year, ending a television career that began more than a half century ago and made her a trailblazer in news and daytime TV. Someone who works closely with Walters said the plan is for her to retire in May 2014 after a series of special programs saluting her career. The person was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and
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Walters State starting pitcher Jay Gause pitched the game of his life
Morristown West Trojan Quarterback Club president Richard Smelcer announced Friday evening that