Press Release – New Classical School in East Knoxville
Press Release 5 May 2023 Array KNOXVILLE— Chesterton Academy of St. Margaret Clitherow is opening in Knoxville this Fall!. Array The Chesterton Academy of St. Margaret Clitherow is a joyful, classical school in the Catholic tradition, opening in the Knoxville…
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…
Rogersville City School presents Aladdin Jr.
F Rogersville City School is excited to begin a music theater program at the school. It is a huge undertaking with many obstacles to overcome for a school to start a program like this. This past summer and fall, Josh…
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…
Hamblen County Archives receives Community Service Award
F The Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR’s Community Service Awards Chairman Barbara Baker presented a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Certificate and Medal to six volunteers of the Hamblen County Archives on April 24. Diane Fox and…
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…

