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National Day of Prayer service held

B The Hamblen County National Day of Prayer service took on added meaning Thursday at the Veterans’ Memorial at the Hamblen County Courthouse. With nearby First Baptist, First Presbyterian and Centenary United Methodist churches in the backdrop, Dr. Dean Haun,…

Carson-Newman honors retirees

F Four Carson-Newman faculty and staff members announced retirements this spring. The group, which was honored during a special campus reception, represents 111 years of combined service to the University. Those retiring are: • Lynda Hill, assistant registrar – 39…

Newport man dies in Hawkins shooting

F A Surgoinsville man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of his uncle Thursday morning. Cody E. Jackson, 25, told Hawkins County deputies that he had shot his uncle, identified as Billy Ray Jones, 56, of…

NSDAR State Conference held in Franklin

F Regent Kathy Ward-Mouser, Registrar Barbara Baker, and first-time attendee Charlotte McEntire attended the 118th Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s State Conference in Franklin, the weekend of April 20-23. Two speakers highlighted the dinner meetings. Astronaut Captain Wendy…

Church News

Dover Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located at 1550 Dover Road in Morristown, will observe Homecoming on Sunday, May 21. There will be a covered dish luncheon, special singing and an offering for the Dover Cemetery. Preaching begins at 10:30 a.m. Those…

Around The State

Police: Man charged after shot fired at Memphis TV station faced mental health challenges for much of his life, his mother said. MEMPHIS (AP)- No one was struck by the shot fired Tuesday into the WHBQ station, the Fox affiliate…

Girls Inc. debuts new Makerspace

F Girls Inc. of Hamblen County is excited to offer a new program for girls ages 7-14 in the Lakeway Area. The Girls Inc. Makerspace will be a space that offers active, creative and collaborative experiences. Girls will learn to…