June 7, 2026
John Gullion
James Carroll Lane
Jun 13, 1925 - Jun 2, 2026
Teresa West Smith
Jun 2, 2026
Music and Choir Director Randy Adams dies at age 91
Randolph “Randy” H. Adams, died on May 29, 2026, at Johson City Medical Center following a prolonged illness. Randy was born and raised in Lawn, TX on April 10, 1935. He pursued his love of music at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. After his graduation in 1959, he relocated to Morristown, Tennessee and served for 15 years as Minister of Music at First United Methodist Church. Additionally, he was the founder and director of the Hamblen County Choral Society for 20 years.
Russellville’s Taylor helps lead Texas to back to back titles
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship. Texas trailed 1-0 after four innings, but a bases-loaded throwing error by shortstop Hailey Toney allowed two unearned runs to score in the fifth for a 2-1 lead. Henry homered off Red Raiders ace NiJaree Canady — in her final collegiate game — to begin the seventh and Leighann Goode singled to drive in the final run.
Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — June is widely recognized as Pride Month, but a handful of Republican governors have also bestowed non-LGBTQ titles on it that advocates on both sides view as counterprogramming.
Former Vol standout Chad Dallas called up by Toronto Blue Jays
Former Tennessee pitcher Chad Dallas has been called up by the Toronto Blue Jays and is joining the team for its series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park this week.
Longstreet Museum, preservation group continue expanding local history efforts
The Lakeway Civil War Preservation Association and General Longstreet Museum continue to expand their preservation and educational efforts across East Tennessee, according to discussions during the organization’s April and May board meetings.
Cruze Farm
Where Tradition Rises to the Top By Lane MooreRooted in Family, Built on VisionA family rooted in a legacy of service often begins with simple, steady values: hard work, generosity, and care for others, much like the basic ingredients of…
WSCC’s Smith dies following long battle with kidney disease
Teresa West Smith, the Walters State Community College professor who mounted a campaign requesting a living donor kidney transplant, has died.
Ross David Thomas, Sr.
Mar 10, 1935 - Nov 13, 2025