In an election cycle with no contested local races, Hamblen County voters cast their ballots by mail nearly four times more than the previous election.
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Former Jefferson County Jail inmate Bill Baker, who pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Knoxville to conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, was sentenced to three years in federal prison on Tuesday.
Nine students completed the Walters State Paramedic Program in July. The three-semester program trains individuals to practice as emergency medical paramedics in a variety of situations. All are working at local emergency agencies.
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A West High School football player has tested positive for COVID-19 and football practices have been postponed until at least Monday, Dr. Jeff Perry, Hamblen County school superintendent, said.
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — With about 70 laps to go in his back-and-forth battle against Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin radioed in to his team: “This is awesome racing.”
There is plenty of experience surrounding Morristown West’s golf team this fall.
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Announcements
J.D. and Ruth Ann (Bryant) Rogers celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.
Camilla Willingham and Matthew Evans, of Morristown, announce the birth of a daughter, Brooklyn Elaine Evans, born June 29, 2020 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. She is the granddaughter of Gina Cole and Patty Harris.
Ashley Raye Stanifer, of Morristown, and Adam Lane Shelton, of Afton, were married in a 6 p.m. ceremony, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at The Homeplace in Greeneville. Rev. Scott Wakefield and Rev. Gary Marshall, grandfather of the bride, officiated.
Education
Hawkins County Schools will open classes this week virtually with an introduction into virtual learning Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Carson-Newman University will celebrate May 2020 graduates with a virtual commencement ceremony at 7:30 p.m., Friday Aug. 7.
Walters State Community College’s noncredit courses are an excellent way to improve your skills.
Obituaries
William Burgess Clouse, 84, of Dandridge, talked to Jesus and …
Ester L. Tompkins, 82, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, Au…
Pauline Beatrice Roark went to be with Lord Wednesday, August …
Dail E. Schluth, 73, of Talbott, passed away Thursday, August …
Arts & Entertainment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek says he’s responding exceptionally well to treatment for pancreatic cancer and expects to mark his two-year survival next February.
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The Rose Center Board of Directors announces the cancellation of this year’s Mountain Makins Festival, due to the current COVID-19 health crisis.
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News’ Tucker Carlson said Monday that his former writer who posted racist comments online was wrong but criticized “ghouls now beating their chests in triumph” after his staffer’s resignation.
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