Hamblen County students learn about farm life
B Chirps and Children’s laughter filled Frank Lorino Park as it hosted this year’s Hamblen County Farm Day. Students with FFA, 4H, the men and women from the Farm Bureau and several agriculture families welcomed students from Hamblen County Schools…
Noah’s Arc to host pet rescue event
B Noah’s Arc Pet rescue is hosting its first ever adoption event this Saturday. Noah’s Arc is a nonprofit rescue and began in 1991. Since then, it has grown from having only 6 members when it first began, to now…
Tennova supports Carson Newman nursing program
F In celebration of National Doctor’s Day, Tennova Healthcare, Jefferson Memorial Hospital chose to thank providers who serve the community and hospitals. In lieu of gifts, Tennova Healthcare, Jefferson donated to local nursing programs, including Carson-Newman University. According to Jefferson…
Children’s Choirs to hold registration and auditions
F Young singers from across the region are invited to register or audition for the Mountain Empire Children’s Choral Academy’s 2023-2024 season! Artistic Director, Jane DeLoach Morison says, “We have gotten many inquiries recently, and we want to make sure…
Grainger County Library to relocate
B What started as a renewal of a five-year lease for the current Rutledge Library turned into the relocation of the library at a savings to the county. At this week’s Grainger County Commission meeting, when discussions on the new…
Library to host Carnival Fundraiser
B The Morristown-Hamblen Library will host its Carnival Fundraiser this Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be over 15 carnival games spread out through the first floor of the library. Each game costs 50 cents per play.…
Greeneville man sentenced in child porn case
F Cameron Ty Bolyard, 35, of Greeneville, Tennessee, was sentenced to 600 months in federal prison, by the Honorable Clifton L. Corker, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville. As part of the…
Morristown native is speech and debate national champion
F Alisa Osborne, a former student at All Saints Episcopal School and Morristown West High is a national champion. Alisa, a junior at Belmont University in Nashville and a member of Belmont’s Varsity Speech and Debate team, surpassed her goal…
Around the State
Train cars derail in rural Tennessee, officials say no injuries or hazmat danger MASON (AP) — Part of a CSX Corp. train carrying grain and carbon material derailed early Thursday in rural west Tennessee, but no injuries were reported and…
Today in History: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
S King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, in London, on their return from Westminster Abbey, on May 12, 1937, following their Coronation service.

