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F The Parrott-Wood Memorial Library in Strawberry Plains will present a series of four history programs about Jefferson County History. The programs will be held at 4 p.m. Monday afternoons beginning on March 13. The first program will detail the…

F An early Spring storm system that swept across the South caused fatalities in Central Tennessee and Kentucky but the Lakeway Area managed to dodge the worst of the system. At least five deaths were reported in hard-hit Kentucky, Gov.…

MILLIGAN – Milligan University will remember a distinguished community member and alumna during the university’s second annual “Betty Goah Day” on Thursday, March 16. Events will include a special chapel service and tree planting. “Betty was a local community advocate…

On March 2nd, 2023 Sergeant (Ret.) James Edward Gregg, 79 of Morristown passed away at home surrounded by family. He retired from International Paper and had a long and enjoyable retirement. James also retired from the Tennessee National Guard in…

B Ready for some March Madness In March Madness news, most of our spring sports will be beginning or continuing next week. We also have many scholarships available with deadlines at the end of this month. The last day of…

Morristown Resident Jadyn Baker Makes Dean’s List at Sweet Briar College SWEET BRIAR, Va. — Jadyn Baker, daughter of Kim and Robert Baker of Morristown, TN, was named to the dean’s list at Sweet Briar College for the 2022 fall semester.…

F No men. No boats. All adventure! In this true(ish) retelling of the 1869 Grand Canyon expedition, a one-armed captain and a crew of loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. The comedy “Men on…

Although official Russian channels still insist on referring to a “special military operation” in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is preparing his country for a protracted war. In a long speech earlier this week, the Russian president portrayed the conflict as an…

Irma Ernestine “Aunt Teen” Gilliam, 92 of Talbott went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and for years volunteered to help cook and serve the church’s Business…

On Saturday March 4th at approximately 3:45 p.m. deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were assisting the White Pine Police Department with the pursuit of a stolen vehicle. A deputy received minor injuries when the vehicle he was pursuing…