August 29, 2026
John Gullion
David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
LONDON (AP) — David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
Today in History
Today is Saturday, June 13, the 164th day of 2026. There are 201 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 13, 1971, The New York Times began publishing excerpts of the Pentagon Papers, a top secret study of America’s involvement in Vietnam since 1945 that had been leaked to the paper by military analyst Daniel Ellsberg.
Garden Grill
How to grill vegetables and toss them in Isaac Toups’ bacon vinaigrette
Order of Amaranth holds Grand Session in Gatlinburg
The 64th Annual Session of the Grand Court of Tennessee Order of the Amaranth was recently held at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg.
Mitch Trubisky calls joining Titans to reunite with Brian Daboll a ‘no-brainer’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mitch Trubisky had so much fun working with Brian Daboll in Buffalo that his decision on where to go this offseason in free agency was a “no-brainer.”
Lakeway Departments compete for 2026 ‘Best-Looking’ Cruiser
A total of 11 police and sheriff’s agencies in the Lakeway Area are competing to see whose law enforcement cruiser will be named Tennessee’s “Best Looking” Cruiser.
Reds take down Cubs 7-1 for Major League Championship
Reds take down Cubs 7-1 for Major League Championship
Leigh Ann Mills named Special Olympics Tennessee Coach of the Year
A Hamblen County Special Needs educator has been recognized by a state organization for her service.
Bible Thought
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
Vacation Bible School
JUNE Week of June 14-20 Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church will host “Emerald Crossing” Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly. Everyone welcome.