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Jerry Russell, age 75, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his daughter’s home in White Pine; with his family by his side. He was the owner and operator of Jerry’s Wrecker Service and Garage since the mid…

IN MEMORY OF: Chester C. Smith has been remembered by Morristown Elks Lodge #1667 with the donation of the book The Longest Day/ A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan. Carl B. Gibert has been remembered by Morristown Elks Lodge…

F Morristown Hamblen High School East named it’s Who’s Who for 2022-2023. Who’s Who highlights students who have been outstanding individuals while at East High in academics, citizenship, school participation, and leadership. They are Emma Arrington, Kyra Bowers, Connor Cope,…

S Teresa Carey of Bean Station (center) was recently appointed as Grand Electa in the Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star. As such, she will represent Middle East Tennessee during the 2024 Grand Chapter. This is an honor bestowed on…

Bianca Lentz, of Greeneville, announces the birth of a son, Maverick James Lentz, born Feb. 6, 2023, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. He weighed 6 lbs., 1 oz. He is the brother of Addison Realynn Parks Lentz and grandson of Susan…

Larry Ray Applegate, age 68, of Morristown, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was a member of Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Applegate; son, Larry…

N As we come to the end of February, we have much to look forward to. Spring sports have arrived! We will meet new freshmen and their parents Thursday March 9 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. The Talent Show…

F The Walters State Debate Team earned a state championship and other awards at the Tennessee Intercollegiate Forensics Association’s annual state tournament held at Belmont University in Nashville on Feb. 18th. Chris Cox of Morristown and Cayden Keltgen earned the…

B East Tennesseans are among the many Americans who have begun to – and will benefit – from a change in the law designed to greatly help cut health care costs, local pharmacists say. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022…

F A pellet gun was found in a student’s backpack after a Thursday morning lockdown at Rush Strong Elementary School in Strawberry Plains, according to Director of Jefferson County Schools Tommy Arnold. Arnold said a lockdown was instituted seconds after…