July 14, 2026
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Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion opioid settlement goes into effect
Tennessee Attorney General Johnathan Skrmetti announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue’s and the Sacklers’ role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart’s killing, sheriff says
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (AP) — A California sheriff said Friday that evidence suggests human remains were present at a home connected to the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old college student who went missing in 1996.
Epstein cellmate says he found a suicide note. Justice Department says it’s seeing it for first time
A note that Jeffrey Epstein 's former cellmate claims to have found after the financier's first suspected jail suicide attempt in 2019 has been made public — not because of the Justice Department's release of records related to the sex offender, but as part of an unrelated case.
Morristown moving towards redistricting wards
Morristown City Administrator Andrew Ellard is encouraging residents to participate in an important public input process regarding the City’s upcoming ward redistricting efforts.
Venom Sports Complex and Training Center hosts ribbon cutting
Venom Sports Complex and Training Center, located at 280 North Fairmont Street in Morristown, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday afternoon.
City discusses proposal to realign South Bellwood Road for further development
The supporting elements for retail development along the Merchants Greene Boulevard corridor continue to grow as more land is claimed for use.
Covenant Health’s Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System Earns Another ‘A’ Safety Grade
Covenant Health’s Morristown- Hamblen Healthcare System has earned another “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group. This marks the seventh consecutive “A” grade the hospital has received.
Joint proclamation to Honor National Police Week
Hamblen County Mayor Chris Cutshaw and City Mayor Gary Chesney presented a joint proclamation to officially recognize the week of May 10th-16th as National Police Week.
Church News
Panther Park Missionary Baptist Church of Morristown, will begin Revival services beginning Sunday, May 10 beginning at the 11 a.m. service. Evangelists are Carl Crigger and Michael Crigger. Evening services with services at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. weeknights. Everyone welcome. Pastor is Terry Cozart. Church is located on Cameron Road near Panther Creek State Park in Morristown.
Odds and ends Amputee football players in Rwanda find healing and a sense of community
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The players struck their crutches against each other as they chased a soccer ball, as well as a larger dream of competing at the global level. Children shrieked in joy as they watched a goalie dive to block an attempt with her remaining hand.