July 14, 2026
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Odds and ends Venice Biennale opens without a jury amid strife over Russian and Israeli participation
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition, which opens its most chaotic and contested edition in memory Saturday with no Golden Lions after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation and loud protests outside their pavilions.
Express Yourself
Advertising Expressions hosts Business After Hours event
Hamblen Health Dept. conducting free Grant Writing Workshop at TVH
The Hamblen County Department of Health’s Community Development Team is hosting a free Grant Writing Workshop this month.
Lakeway Area farms qualify for SBA because of drought conditions
Area farms and businesses that needed more rain in the past few months may be able to find relief through a program announced by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Tennessee who sustained economic losses caused by drought beginning on Dec. 30, 2025.
Gov. Lee comes to Grainger in week-long trip to East Tennessee
Months before his term expires as Tennessee Governor, Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria made a stop Monday afternoon to the farm of Lillard and Luke Stratton, which grows tomatoes sold at many of the region’s Food City supermarkets.
Superior Car Wash hosts ribbon cutting
Superior Car Wash, the newest hand-operated car wash in Morristown, held a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce at its location at 1718 Buffalo Trail.
Rubcela Marinda Lima
Rubcela Marinda Lima, age 60, passed away May 4, 2026 at her home in Morristown.
Beulah Mae Housewright
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Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23
CHICAGO (AP) — For Michael Winger, 1 was the loneliest number. And for the Washington Wizards, it was the best pingpong ball.
Walters State battles through adversity to win TCCAA/Region 7 Baseball Championship
COLUMBIA, TN – With their backs against the wall, the Walters State baseball team rose to the occasion.