May 29, 2026
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Strawberry Festival set for Saturday
Join WCRK 105.7 FM/1150 AM and WMTN Country Legends 93.3 FM/1300 AM this Saturday for the 20th Annual Strawberry Festival.
Authorities seeking man wanted in Dandridge arson fire
Jeferson County authorities are looking for a man in connection to an alleged Dandridge arson fire that destroyed a home Tuesday morning.
Today In History
Today In History
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill
recordings enter national registry
Community Calendar
May 16
Church News
Bewley’s Chapel Church, of Russellville, will host a Community Memorial Day on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the church. Guest speaker is Minister Roger Ramsey with special singing by the Macedonia Baptist Church Choir of Newport. An offering will be taken to support the Russellville Cemetery.
Morristown Police Department’s Det. Matt Webb completes FBI’s Hazardous Device School
The Morristown Police Department offered congratulations to one of its own as Det. Matt Webb completed the United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Hazardous Device School.
American Art Show
Morristown hosting patriotic art show in City Center Rotunda
Grainger County School board member Blanken indicted on statutory rape charges
A Grainger County School board member who also served as a substitute teacher has been indicted following charges of an inappropriate relationship with a teenager Steve Blanken - who represents District 2 - was arrested in February after allegations arose about an inappropriate relationship with a child arose. The alleged incident occurred in Blanken’s vehicle which was parked at a remote location.
K-9 Grimm to receive donation of body armor
K-9 Grimm, the newest member of the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.