July 14, 2026
John Gullion
FREEEEDOM! Hamblen County Celebrates 4th of July in Cherokee Park
Hamblen County celebrates America’s 250th
HISTORY
Today is Tuesday, July 8, the 189th day of 2025. There are 176 days left in the year.
Morristown Parks and Rec announces Chrome on the Colonnades Custom Car & Bike Show
Get ready for a day of dazzling chrome, gravity-defying custom builds, and highoctane community spirit.
Bible Thought
As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
AROUND THE AREA
MPD investigating body found outside Goodwill Store
Smokies host Southern League South first half champs Biloxi Shuckers
KNOXVILLE, TN — The Smokies are coming off a series split with the Columbus Clingstones and looking to keep their strong second-half run going as they welcome the Biloxi Shuckers, winners of the Southern League South’s first half. This is the first time this season these two clubs will face off, and with both teams having already clinched playoff spots and home-field advantage, this series has a distinct postseason feel.
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup.
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
SEATTLE (AP) — Images told the story of the United States’ World Cup downfall.
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
CHICAGO (AP) — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
July 8