July 15, 2026
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Tuesday Softball Scores
Unicoi County 15, Claiborne 0
Knoxville Smokies head to Georgia to face Columbus Clingstones
COLUMBUS, GA - The Knoxville Smokies pack the buses for only the third time this season as they look to continue their recent stretch of scorching-hot baseball. The Columbus Clingstones await Knoxville for the Smokies’ second crossdivision series of the year. Columbus enters the week in second place in the South Division at 16-16, just a half-game behind Montgomery, while Knoxville (1815), even after an explosive weekend, trails Chattanooga by three games in the North. With both clubs sitting in second place in their respective divisions, this series could bring some important mid-May movement in the standings.
Trump downplays differences with China’s Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. and Israel’s conflict in Iran as he headed to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader.
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans.
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency
President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton Monday to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a notable comeback for the former Navy SEAL who was fired from his role as FEMA’s temporary leader last year after he defended its existence.
‘Spring Into Summer Reading Festival’ to be held in Newport Friday
Families across Cocke County will get an opportunity to kick off summer – and summer learning – at the Spring Into Summer Reading Festival at Cocke County High School’s Hedrick Field in Newport this Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – a free high-energy event with books, literacy activities, and family fun.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley to host Summer registration
Get ready for a summer full of creativity, adventure, and fun at Boys and Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley. Their Club Craft: Build. Explore. Create.
Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.
Morristown Utilities hosts monthly board meeting
The Morristown Utilities Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting this week, covering routine business items including financial reports, infrastructure updates and project approvals.
Appalachia CARES AmeriCorps recruiting in Newport, Rutledge
Clinch Powell’s Appalachia CARES AmeriCorps program is currently recruiting for the summer season in Newport and in downtown Rutledge.