First Horizon Foundation gives grant to Boys & Girls Club of Dumplin Valley
F The First Horizon Foundation has awarded the Boys & Girls Club of Dumplin Valley a grant in support of their Work Ready Plus program. The Work Ready Plus program invites teen members to complete a 60-120 hour paid internship…
Around the State
Kansas officer wounded in weekend shootout that killed a car chase suspect has died of injuries MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A suburban Kansas City police officer who was wounded in a shootout that killed a car chase suspect has died,…
Snapshot
In its last week of its summer program Girls Inc. of Hamblen County met and learned about women trailblazers who have broken figurative and literal barriers and shattered the glass ceiling. Allison Davidson, District Soil Technician in Grainger County was…
Mobile food pantry available for veterans
F Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 18-12 along Second Harvest is on a mission to distribute food to military veterans. This month’s event will be Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at New Market Baptist Church 921 Churchview St. It is…
Arts In The Park participation deadline approaching
F Arts In The Park, “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” is a one-day celebration of visual arts—two-dimensional fine art, fine quality crafts, artistic photography, and sculpture. The event will be Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4…
City Council considering options to keep Morristown elections open to voters citywide
B Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series on the City Council’s planning efforts. During their recent work session, City Councilmembers discussed the options for changes to the city’s general election process, with a focus on the potential…
Gov. Lee Issues Official Call, Presents Legislative Priorities Ahead of Public Safety Special Session
On Tuesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation and presented the administration’s legislative and budget priorities that will go before the Tennessee General Assembly during the special session on public safety, convening August 21. “As our nation…
Carolina Republican sets example
As the walls close in on Donald Trump and the GOP squabbles over spending, House Republicans are flirting with the idea of an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. At least one of them isn’t thrilled about it. Rep. Ken…
Stormy Weather – Lakeway Area hit by severe storms
B The Lakeway Area was blasted by heavy rains and strong winds, bringing in severe thunderstorm warnings, tornado watches and school closures with it Monday afternoon. Monday’s storms brought power outages, flooding, strong winds and hazardous driving conditions to Morristown…
Kingswood School to host fundraiser luncheon
F Kingswood Home for Children will be hosting its 2nd annual ladies fellowship luncheon fundraiser themed Bloom Where you are Planted on August 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The luncheon will have fellowship and discussion led by Carolyn Pankalla who…

