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F Monday, Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, and House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, led the Adoption and Foster Care Caucus meeting where lawmakers announced legislation aimed at making adoption and foster care easier, cheaper and faster…

B Hamblen County Schools announced Matt Drinnon, Human Resources supervisor, as the district’s 2022-2023 Supervisor of the Year. Drinnon, a 25 year veteran of education, has served as the Human Resource Supervisor since spring 2022. He had previously been principal…

B Nolan Bissell almost quit playing football after his freshman season at Jefferson County. Carson-Newman, and Jeff County coach Spencer Riley, are very glad he decided to stick it out. On Wednesday, Bissell signed to stay at home for the…

B When making his college decision, Ryan Adams knew he wanted to stay close to home. Because of that, Carson-Newman made his choice about as easy as they come. On Wednesday in the Morristown East auditorium, Adams signed to continue…

B It’s very rare in high school football that you get a player who makes a difference all four years he’s at the school. Ethan Ledford is one of the select few. Ledford, the All-Time Leading Rusher at Morristown East,…

F Following a 46-point week, Tyasia Reed was named the NJCAA Player of the Week on Wednesday. It is the first time in program history that a Lady Senator has received the honor. “It’s a huge honor for Tyasia to…

S Students from Morristown-Hamblen High School East attended Hispanic Student Day at ETSU in Johnson City. Students spoke with different colleges, learned tips and tricks for applications, and heard from Latinx college students. Students toured the university’s campus and participated…

B MORRISTOWN, TN – When No. 25 Walters State needed a bucket on Wednesday night, Kailyn Farrell and Tyasia Reed were there to provide one. Taking on Cleveland State, Farrell and Reed both posted double-doubles as the Lady Senators blew…

B MORRISTOWN, TN – Coach Bill Carlyle and his Walters State team have been on a roll as of late, and that continued on Wednesday night. Taking on Cleveland State, the Senators held the Cougars to just 34% from the…

Lee gives update on wife’s cancer battle Last year, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced his wife Maria had been diagnosed with lymphoma. Thursday morning he offered a brief update. “Maria and I are grateful for the outpouring of prayers and…