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May 18
Walters State to offer non-credit classes
In June, Walters State’s Division of Workforce Training will offer a new class, Human Resources Certification – SHRM Boot Camp, along with noncredit courses in Excel, Sanitation and Safety, GIS and Certified Supervisor.
Between the Lakes Blues Festival Returns to Rose Center for the Arts
The Third Annual Between the Lakes Blues Festival is happening Saturday, May 30, at Rose Center in Morristown, from noon – 6 p.m., with an afterparty beginning at 7:30 p.m.
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. Uganda later reported one death in an Ebola case it said was imported from neighboring Congo.
Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum, prosecutors said in a court filing Friday.
City considers 6-cent tax increase to maintain fire rating
A six-cent property tax proposal was unveiled at the City of Morristown’s budget workshop on Friday aimed at addressing a desire to maintain the city’s elite fire coverage status.
DeBord to be honored for 50 years with MERS Crewettes
A Morristown woman will be honored in October for her work with the Morristown Emergency and Rescue Squad Crewettes.
Headed to the Junction
Headed to the Junction
No. 24 Vols erase early deficit to win series opener against No. 20 Sooners
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – For the second straight week, No. 24 Tennessee started its series off with a win, outlasting No. 20 Oklahoma by a score of 9-7 in a back-and-forth ballgame at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.
Mike Brown was hired to coach Knicks for this moment
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Brown was hired for this moment.