WSCC students named to all state Academic Team
F Two Walters State students have been named to the All Tennessee Academic Team. Katie Kinder, a hospitality business major from Morristown, and Danielle Ford, a social work major from Manchester, were presented with medals noting their accomplishment during the…
State historical group introduces cemetary map
F Even though it’s a brand new map, people have been dying to get onto it for centuries. The Tennessee Historical Commission’s new Statewide Cemetery Map and Tennessee Historic Cemetery Register are now available in ArcGIS format for public use…
On the Glow Up: MATS hosts 5K
B Runners geared up in their best neon clothes to support Ministerial Association Temporary Shelter’s “Glow the Distance” 5K. The 5k is one of four big events that MATS hosts throughout the year to cover daily operating costs for the…
Humane Society to hold road block fundraiser
F The Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society will hold a charity roadblock event on April 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at four key intersections in Morristown. The Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society’s mission is to provide a safe haven for…
Blackburn visits WSCC
W U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., speaks with students during a visit to Walters State Community College Wednesday afternoon. Blackburn met with WSCC President Dr. Tony Miksa and local political leaders during her visit.
George Edward Jones
George Edward Jones, age 90, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He loved his church and served as head elder for…
Snapshot
S Several local first responder organizations partipicated in the Easter Village at the City of Morristown’s Easter Eggsellent Adventure.
Jody Lee Cox
Jody Lee Cox, age 52, of White Pine, formerly of Morristown, entered his eternal home on his birthday, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 after a long illness, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. He attended Morristown Church of God in his youth. He…
Jeff County’s Overton signs with Cumberland University
B Blake Overton was a consistent player for the Jefferson County football program the past four years. He now has the opportunity to be that same player at the collegiate level. On Wednesday, Overton signed to continue his academic and…
Jefferson School Board votes to keep mental health care contract
B Everyone in the packed gallery had said their piece. First, in a marathon citizen input portion of the Jefferson County School Board Work Session. Then, in another hours-long citizen input portion of the School Board’s business session. By the…

