May 29, 2026
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Odds and ends A Taiwanese town embraces a slow pace of life through a snail race
FENGLIN, Taiwan (AP) — The Taiwanese town of Fenglin has grown a reputation as a place where life moves slowly and people can catch their breath.
Grainger Road Superintendent fends off primary challenge
Charles McAnally will continue to serve as Grainger County Road Superintendent thanks to a win in Tuesday’s election.
Stewart elected Hawkins County Sheriff
Hawkins County will be governed by new leadership come September.
Mayor Mathis loses in Cocke County Primary
A changing of the guard is taking place in Cocke County.
Election night goes easy in uncontested races
While some candidates in Hamblen County were sweating the results of the Hamblen County May 5 primary right down to the very end, others – who were uncontested in their races – had a much easier night able to kick back, relax and wait for the courtesy votes to roll in.
Ruth Ann (Bryant) Rogers
Ruth Ann (Bryant) Rogers, age 84, of Morristown, TN, born on August 17, 1941 and went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Sartain Springs Missionary Baptist Church. The body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service. Interment services will follow in the church cemetery.
Conley Junior McBee
McBee “C.J.”
Carolyn Jane Jarnagin
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Dorothy Evelyn Moore Dearing
Dorothy Evelyn Moore Dearing, age 92, of Jefferson City, moved to her heavenly home on Monday, May 4, 2026. The family will receive friends from 11:00 -12:30 Saturday, May 9th at First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 12:30 at the church. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
Steve Bowlin
Steve Bowlin, age 69, of Morristown, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home.