James Everhart
James Everhart, age 53, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.
Maury strikes first, takes down West View
B The stands of Burke-Toney Stadium were packed on Tuesday night in anticipation of the matchup between the Maury Hornets and the Indians of West View. The Hornets, who fell to undefeated West View by a considerable margin when the…
School closings and delays
Rogersville city schools closed Thursday Hamblen County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, Aug. 10 due to projected severe weather
Carson-Newman cuts ribbon on health services building
B Right before students return to the Carson-Newman University campus for the upcoming fall semester, faculty, staff and local leaders stood on campus Tuesday morning cutting the ribbon on its new health services facility, named after the couple who supported…
Jefferson man who killed mother and young son has appeal denied
F A Jefferson County man who brutally killed a woman, her two-year old child in a stroller and her unborn baby in 2019 when he intentionally ran them down in his vehicle in Jefferson County had his appeal denied by…
Severe storms result in Knox County tornado
The National Weather Service in Morristown says Damage Assessment conducted on storm damage at the Lovell Crossing Apartments in Knoxville was caused by an EF-2 tornado. The storms which caused damage across East Tennessee and through much of the eastern…
City Council considering options to change Frank Lorino Park traffic flow
B Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series on the City Council’s planning efforts. During its recent work session, Morristown City Council discussed options regarding improving traffic to and from Frank Lorino Park. “We do have a problem…
Tennis and Pickleball Association to hold Middle School tennis signups
F The Lakeway Tennis and Pickleball Association will be having signups for Middle School Tennis. There will be a short parent meeting with a clinic instructed by coaches, Ron Bowlin and Parker Ashford. Where: Frank Lorino Park Tennis Courts When:…
Former Lady Senator Makenzie Jenkins joins volleyball coaching staff
B MORRISTOWN, TN – Former Walters State Lady Senator Makenzie Jenkins is returning to Morristown, joining Megan Blaylock’s Walters State volleyball coaching staff as an assistant. Jenkins played at Walters State from 2017-2019. “I’m excited to welcome Makenzie back to…
Robert Kevin Ballard
Robert Kevin Ballard, age 63, of Morristown, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System following a brief illness. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward John Ballard; mother, Faye…

