May 29, 2026
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EMS displays new ambulance for commissioners
As the only EMS licensed to Hamblen County Morristown-Hamblen EMS operates a fleet of 10 ambulances, six at peak times.
Nunan presented Publication Excellence Award
Karen L Nunan, President of the Hamblen County Genealogical Society, was awarded a Publication Excellence Award at the East Tennessee Historical Society’s Award Night on May 5, at the East Tennessee History Center in Knoxville.
After Midnight
Midnight Milestone to allow grads to celebrate safely at College Square Mall
WHO chief concerned over ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday expressed concern over the 'scale and speed' of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported the suspected death toll had risen to 134, with more than 500 suspected cases.
MPD announces graduation traffic pattern
The last days of school are here for Hamblen County students. Seniors and their families are preparing for graduation.
Walters State Community College announces free summer camps
Don’t let your kids be bored this summer!
Community Calendar
May 20
Trojan Army Hall of Fame seeks nominations
The Morristown West High School Trojan Army Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations to be considered for induction into the 2026 class of the Morristown West Hall of Fame to be inducted this fall.
Odds and ends Animal welfare groups say 3 South African zoo elephants are depressed and sue to move them
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be moved to a larger conservation park where they can be happy.
E-911’s Carpenter requests 40% budget increase after Lee’s veto
At the end of the current Tennessee General Assembly session April, SJR 48, an increase in the 9-1-1 surcharge rate from $1.50 to $1.86 per customer per month, was passed and sent to the Governor’s office for signature.