Today in History
According to custom, King George VI presented his colour to the King’s Company of the Grenadier Guards at Buckingham Palace, on May 4, 1937. The guards are marching along Buckingham Palace Road on their way to the Palace, as shown…
Paul E. Schwartz,
Paul E. Schwartz, age 86, of Bean Station, TN formerly of Williamson, WV passed away peacefully at his home on May 2, 2023 with his family by his side following a long battle with cancer. Mr. Schwartz was born in Williamson,…
Paul Raymond Dotson
Paul Raymond Dotson, age 80, of Morristown, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, May 5th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8…
Peggy Lambert Burris
Peggy Lambert Burris, age 87, of Bean Station, formerly of Morristown, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 2, 2023 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd, Sr. and Marie Clark Lambert;…
Minnie “Kay” Brown
Minnie “Kay” Brown, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her home. She attended Holston Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Charley and Addie Lawless Lane; sons, Danny Collins and…
Jeff County’s McGaw to continue football career at Maryville College
B Zak McGaw’s senior football season at Jefferson County was one that could take him a lot of places. And for McGaw, it took him to the collegiate level. On Tuesday in front of friends and family, McGaw signed to…
Jeff County’s Potts to play baseball at Motlow State
B Drew Potts has been a consistent force for the Jefferson County baseball team during his high school career. Now, he’ll have the chance to do that at the collegiate level. Last week in front of friends and family, Potts…
East comes up short against Sevier County in District 2-4A Tournament
B SEVIERVILLE—Regular season champion Sevier County raced to a 7-1 triumph over Morristown East in the opening game of the District 2-4A Tournament Wednesday afternoon. The Smoky Bears upped their record to 23-7 and advanced to play Morristown West tonight…
Griffin, Seal shine in West’s District 2-4A Tournament win over Jefferson County
B SEVIERVILLE—Third-seeded Morristown West knocked off No. 2 Jefferson County, 9-1, in the opening round of the District 2-4A Tournament Wednesday night behind the pitching of Paxton Seal. Seal tossed a complete-game, three-hitter as the Trojans squared their season’s record…
Health Center: UT Medical Center cuts ribbon on Regional Health Center
B The University of Tennessee Medical Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest Regional Health Center in Morristown. This new facility offers specialty care, infusion and diagnostics services under one roof and the expertise of health care providers…

