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The same storm system that wreaked havoc on the plains states and dropped a killer tornado on Moore, Okla. continues to bring wind and rain to the Lakeway Area. The leading edge of the system, which is expected to arrive in the area on Thursday, brought showers and thunderstorms to much of the area Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologist Tim Doyle with the National Weather Service Office in Morristown said showers and
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials have confirmed that bears have been sighted in the Russellville area. “It’s just that time of year,” said Hamblen County Wildlife Officer Sgt. Nathan Ripley. He explained that bear sightings in the country are often young, transient males looking for food sources and to find a new territory. If the food sources, such as trash and pet food, are taken away, the bears will move
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will explore allegations a former Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society employee stole at least $51,130 from the agency, District Attorney General C. Berkeley Bell Jr. announced this morning. If the TBI substantiates the allegations detailed in a state comptroller’s office investigative audit, the findings will be presented to a Hamblen County grand jury, according to Bell. Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain, who requested the audit after financial
A host of officials, fellow judges, friends and citizens of Morristown gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate a hometown boy “done good.” Although he has already been at work for the past two months and handed down his first opinion, Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Thomas R. (Skip) Frierson, II was given the Oath of Office by Gov. Bill Haslam during a special investiture ceremony at Morristown-Hamblen High School West. Many
You have probably heard the expression “there is a first time for everything.” For Walters State’s Dustin Woody, his first collegiate home run could not have come at a better time for the Senators. Walters State was battling a pesky Columbia State team in last Saturday’s district championship game with a trip to the JUCO World Series going to the winner. The Senators led 2-0 going into the seventh inning
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Walters State Senators opened play in the NJCAA Division II National Golf Championship Tuesday with a team total of 295 (7-over par) to keep themselves within striking distance of first place and top ranked South Mountain (Ariz.) at the Goose Pond Colony Resort. The Senators are only 11 shots behind defending national champion South Mountain (284) after one round and only four shots out of the
The Walters State athletic department has set a standard for excellence that few schools in the country can rival but this year, the Senators and Lady Senators have even outdone themselves. The 2012-13 athletic seasons at Walters State will long be remembered for not only the number of wins that piled up but also for the history that was made. When the Senators baseball team defeated Columbia State Saturday to
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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You have probably heard the expression “there is a first time for
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Walters State Senators opened play in the NJCAA