Church News
Bewley’s Chapel Church, located at 5737 Second North Street in Russellville, will have Rev. David Taylor bringing the message at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday, March 19. Everyone welcome. Bible Aires Baptist Church, 1086 Old Witt Road in Morristown,…
“God is at work”: Carson-Newman students serve mission during Spring Break
F “God is at work.” That was the consensus following Carson-Newman students’ return to campus this week after serving on GenSend mission trips. Thirty-six students along with members of the C-N community forwent the typical college spring break trip to…
Dandridge singer advances on ‘American Idol’
F A Dandridge singer is following in the steps of her late father as she pursues reality show success. Cay Aliese, A 24-year old mother of two – got a golden ticket this week on ABC’s “American Idol” as she…
Grainger Commission votes down venue at park
B The Grainger County Commission deadlocked 7-7 Monday on a proposed event venue to be located at Grainger County Park. The deadlock, with Commissioner Anna Blanken absent, meant the resolution accepting the Appalachian Regional Commission grant for the venue is…
Fireworks returning to Rogersville on Fourth of July
F In the absence of a volunteer to plan the 2023 Rogersville Fourth of July Celebration, Dr. Blaine Jones and Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte are moving forward as they have done in the past. “No one has come forward…
Tennessee GOP advance new narrow abortion exemption bill
A NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Wednesday took another swing at adding a narrow exemption to one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States. Nearly a month ago, a Republican legislative panel defied political threats made…
Snapshot: The Hamblen County Fraternal Order of Police
S The Hamblen County Fraternal Order of Police, Cherokee #4, made a donation to the Hamblen County Air Force JROTC Program. The donation is to help the program’s goal to provide a positive meaningful leadership development program embedded within the…
Suspicious person complaint leads to felony drug arrests
F Two Jefferson City men are facing charges regarding meth and other controlled substance charges pertaining to an incident Monday afternoon. According to a statement from the Jefferson City Police Department, around 5 p.m., Sergeants Jimmy Cardwell and Wesley Beckner,…
Dozens at big Nissan Tennessee plant will vote on own union
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Several dozen workers among thousands at a Nissan factory in Tennessee will hold a long-delayed vote on whether to unionize Thursday. Those leading the drive hope for an elusive win at a foreign-owned auto assembly plant…
Dale Junior Seay
Dale Junior Seay, age 74, of Russellville, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m., with…

