June 25, 2026
John Gullion
BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Duke’s Cameron Boozer, UNC’s Caleb Wilson, UT’s Ament headline forwards in NBA draft
(AP) — AJ Dybantsa’s tantalizing skill has long made him the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.
Today in History
Today is Saturday, June 20, the 171st day of 2026. There are 194 days left in the year.
Dollywood offers update on two fall events
Harvey’s Boo Bash, Dollywood theme park’s very first separatelyticketed, after-hours special event, is set to carve out a new fall tradition, serving up a harvest of familyfriendly fun and festivities after dark.
Downtown Morristown receives designation as a 2026 Main Street America accredited program
Downtown Morristown has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards.
FUMC to host children’s camp at no cost
This summer, First United Methodist Church has partnered with Camp in the Community to offer a free high-quality summer camp experience to underserved campers in both rural and urban low-income areas of the Morristown community.
Cargo ship’s chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Prosecutors have filed a criminal charge against the chief engineer of a cargo ship involved in the deadly 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, accusing him of failing to notify the U.S. Coast Guard of hazardous conditions on the ship.
Humane Society asking for help to save animals
Some animals are running out of time at the Morristown Hamblen Humane Society’s shelter on E. Morris Boulevard.
Tennessee Tech sails through 10-year reaccreditation
COOKEVILLE --- Tennessee Technological University has successfully completed its decennial reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earning the distinction of its second consecutive reaccreditation with full compliance and zero recommendations.
Odds and ends An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary
Robin Hood has died
TCAT Morristown Students Earn National Recognition at 2026 SkillsUSA Championships
Students from Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Morristown demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and technical expertise at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), held June 1–5 in Atlanta, Georgia. Competing against the nation’s best career and technical education students, TCAT Morristown representatives earned two national gold medals and three silver medals.