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
Today In History

Today In History
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.
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, May 20, the 140th day of 2026.
Today In History

Today In History
Lady Vols advance to fourth consecutive Super Regional, 15th all-time
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Thanks to a dominant performance in the circle from Karlyn Pickens and timely offense, No. 8 [7] Tennessee punched its ticket to a fourth consecutive NCAA Super Regional with a 5-1 victory over Virginia on Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Hamblen Departments present budget requests
The Hamblen County Departments presented budgetary requests for Fiscal Year 2027 in an all-day meeting increase Saturday at the Courthouse.
Hamblen BOE to hold Special Budget Meeting
The Hamblen County Board of Education will have a special called budget work session at 5 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
