August 29, 2026
John Gullion
Robert Harvey Williams
Jun 14, 2026
Road Work on East Morris
Road Work
TDOT provides updates on US 11E project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation road project to improve State Route 34, better known as U.S. 11E from State Route 32, also known as U.S. 25E/Davy Crockett Parkway, has made considerable progress.
Hamblen County Road Commission moves closer to final day
The Hamblen County Road Commission moved one step closer to its disbandment as the Hamblen County Finance Committee advanced a measure that would amend the private-act governing the body to eliminate the board effective Aug. 31, 2028.
Smokies Magic Number
Smokies host Lookouts needing 4 wins to clinch playoff berth
‘BikeWalk’ coming to Morristown August 22
The first “1000 Mile BikeWalk for Prevention” will be held Saturday, August 22 at Morristown Landing Events Center, located at 4355 Durham Landing in Morristown. This event is a fundraiser for the Hamblen County Substance Abuse Coalition and its prevention programs.
Lakeway Area Crime
The following charges are on file at the respective law enforcement agencies listed. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands.
Hancock Health Department, agencies provide information to new, expecting parents, families
The Hawkins County Health Department and many community partners will host their Annual Baby Shower for expectant parents and families, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, June. 26, at the Hancock County Health Department, located at 222 Public Health Drive in Sneedville.
McClellan, McMahan graduate from WSCC Law Enforcement Academy
Two Hamblen County deputies, Deputy Luke McClellan and Deputy Matthew McMahan recently graduated from the Walters State Community College Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Class #140.