July 15, 2026
John Gullion
George Herman Ruth sentenced 132 months in fraud scheme
George Herman Ruth has struck out, again. On Wednesday, Ruth, 70, of Morristown, was sentenced to 132 months’ imprisonment by the Honorable Clifton Corker, United States District Judge, in the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.
Free Ride: Lakeway Transit to offer free fares in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary
Lakeway Transit to offer free fares in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary
Marilyn Shaver Mounts
Jun 5, 2026
Knoxville Smokies travel to Montgomery Biscuits in high-stakes series
MONTGOMERY, AL - After dropping the first two games of the series against Birmingham, the Smokies stormed back for four straight wins to take the series against the Barons, and now Montgomery awaits.
Bible Thought
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Richard (Dick) Giddish
Dec 7, 1932 - Jun 8, 2026
Marilyn Shaver Mounts
Jun 5, 2026
Larry David Cope
Larry David Cope, age 78, of Talbott, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 15th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 16th at Hamblen Memory Gardens for graveside services. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.
Virginia man wanted for murder nabbed in Church Hill
A man who was charged in a second-degree murder in Sullivan County was nabbed Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of a Church Hill business.
Rita (Maxey) Drinnon
Jun 6, 2026