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Samuel Blaine Garrett

Samuel Blaine Garrett, age 66, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his residence. He enjoyed fishing, exploring the outdoors, and the mountains. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lafon Cornett; and grandparents, Hershal and Florence…

Lorena Mitchell Hodges Foster

Lorena Mitchell Hodges Foster, wife, mother, grandmother and beloved friend of so many, went to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior on August 5, 2023 at the age of 88. Lorena was born in Renick, WV to…

School early dismissals

Hamblen County Schools will close early today – Monday, August 7 – at 1:45 p.m. Cocke County Schools will dismiss Monday, Aug. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Jefferson County schools will dismiss Monday, August 7 at 1:30 p.m. Claiborne County Schools…

Cherokee Lake Levels

Midnight Elevation: 1067.66 Cherokee was built to generate hydroelectric power during the World War II emergency, but it also plays an important role as one of the chains of TVA-managed reservoirs that have prevented billions of dollars in flood damage…

Daily Weather Forecast

HIgh: 83  Low: 66 Day:  A few thunderstorms, some severe; breezy and humid; storms can bring flash flooding, hail, damaging winds, and even a tornado Night:  Partly cloudy overnight

Douglas Lake Levels

Midnight Elevation: 990.51 Work on Douglas Dam began in February 1942 and was completed on a crash schedule in just 12 months and 17 days—a world record for projects of equivalent size. It is a hydroelectric facility with four generating…