August 29, 2026
John Gullion
Humane Society seeks help with the heat
As the weather has heated up this week, the Morristown Hamblen Humane Society is looking for ways to make the animals in their care more comfortable. They are also at capacity and in desperate need of people to adopt and foster animals.
Star Power: MFD’s Case recognized by National Fire Protection Association
If you’ve been to a touch a truck event, a car show, a career day for schools or any other event where a Morristown firefighter is letting the public know about their agency, it’s likely Danny Case that has been there with his gray polo and a big smile interacting with the public. And that outreach has been recognized.
A red card means trouble and controversy at the World Cup: Here’s what to know
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports WriterThe Americans are seeing red over the most controversial and consequential red card so far in the World Cup.While the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer WriterIn the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math, science students Showcase Knowledge, skills gained at Summer Academy
GREENEVILLE – Five weeks of thorough preparation and mentoring by Tusculum University staff members with local high school students participating in a summer program resulted in high-caliber research projects that highlighted their hands-on learning experience. Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science at Tusculum, which are part of the federal TRIO programs, have concluded the on-campus portion of this year’s Summer Academy at the university. The final element was the presentation by rising sophomores and juniors of posters they had created
America’s 250th: The Philosophers: Thomas Paine
Like his friend Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine was a philosopher, inventor, author and statesman. Born in England in 1737, Paine did not immigrate to the colonies until 1774 but did so with Franklin’s help.
The Dance: Big-City Training, Small-Town Dreams: How Dance Elite owner Marley Whitmer is bringing world-class dance training and to Morristown
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Local fire, rescue squads receive $525K in grant awards
Twelve volunteer fire departments in Hamblen and Grainger Counties will receive more than $525,000 in grant funding.
Hancock Health Department to host Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic
It’s not too early to think about back-to-school preparations, especially for children.
Local boy harvests rare turkey
A father-son hunting trip resulted in something more for fiveyear- old Kip Dyal and his dad, Derek.