July 15, 2026
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School Closings and Delays for January 15
Hamblen County Schools will be on a two hour delay Cocke County Schools – Closed Grainger County Schools – two hour delay Hancock County Schools… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Average Pet Insurance Rates as of January 2026 | Insurify
The average cost of pet insurance for cats and dogs held steady through December. As of Jan. 1, the average monthly cost of pet insurance… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Average Car Insurance Rates as of January 2026 | Insurify
Car insurance rates ended 2025 by holding steady through December. The national average rate for full-coverage car insurance remained at $179 per month, according to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Good Stuff: Author Robert Gipe to deliver keynote address at Mildred Haun Conference
The 17th Annual Mildred Haun Conference will be held Feb. 6-7 on Walters State’s Morristown Campus. The conference is a celebration of Appalachian literature, culture… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
County to decline grant for men’s Jail to Work Program
B The plan for a Hamblen County Jail to Work Program for men is on hold and the $1.5 million grant declined due to startup… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
C-N students make a difference on mission in Colorado
For a team of Carson-Newman University students and staff, it was a December to remember. Composed of seven students and three leaders, the group traveled… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SAT Prep Tips for College-Bound Students
(StatePoint) While every college admissions department evaluates applicants a bit differently, standardized test scores are a big piece of the equation at most schools. This… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SR 131 in Washburn to have one-lane closures until Feb. 9
F Motorists traveling State Route 131 in Grainger County should be aware of construction activities that will significantly impact traffic. Traffic is now reduced to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Top Tips to Survive Cold Weather Home Disasters
(StatePoint) New research reveals that nearly 60% of Americans live in “weekend project mode” or consider their house a full-time job during the cold weather… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Traffic light installed on U.S. 11E at Clara Barton Drive
F A new traffic light began operating Monday morning at Clara Barton Drive and the intersection with U.S. 11E. The traffic light from U.S. 11E… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close