May 29, 2026
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US stocks rise toward records as the job market holds up better than expected despite the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising toward records Friday following the latest sign that the nation's job market is doing better than economists expected.
UAE reports drone and missile attack after US says it traded fire with Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said it responded to another Iranian missile barrage on Friday, hours after the U.S. said it traded fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest blows to a shaky month-old ceasefire.
Vols set for SEC showdown against No. 4 Longhorns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee and Texas will square off in the first regular-season matchup as conference foes when the No. 4 Longhorns visit Lindsey Nelson Stadium for a three-game series this weekend starting on Friday night at 6:30 p.m.
Blurred Lines?
Clockwise from top left: A woman protests outside the House chamber before a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Nashville. House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, smiles after a House committee meeting during a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Nashville. Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, second from left, walks with his brother KeShaun Pearson, as he is arrested and removed from the House gallery during a special session of the state legislature. Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill, arrives to the House chamber wearing a Trump flag for a special session of the state legislature.
Today in History
Today is Friday, May 8, the 128th day of 2026. There are 237 days left in the year.
Steven Jerome Bowlin
Steven Jerome Bowlin, 69, of Morristown, passed away peacefully and was called home to the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Community Calendar
May 8
Sen. Hagerty makes stop in Morristown
BY WADE LITTLETON Tribune Staff Writer
Church News
Dover Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of Morristown, will host a Rummage and Bake Sale on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is welcome to come find treasures and a favorite munchie for Mother’s Day. All proceeds go to the Building Fund. Everyone welcome. The church is located at 1550 Dover Road in Morristown.
Odds and ends Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
LONDON (AP) — Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.