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Fed must stay in inflation fighting mode
The Federal Reserve is almost certainly going to lift the benchmark interest rate Wednesday to nearly 5.5$, a stunning rise from practically zero in March 2022. The Fed was too…
Daily Weather Forecast
Hi 95 Low 71 Day: Very warm and humid with sunshine mixing with some clouds; a thunderstorm in spots this afternoon Probability of Precipitation 40% Night: Mainly clear and humid overnight
Douglas Lake Levels
Midnight Elevation: 991.45 Work on Douglas Dam began in February 1942 and was completed on a crash schedule in just 12 months and 17 days—a world record for projects of…
Phillip Turner Raines (Phil)
Phillip Turner Raines (Phil), 73, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack in Fairbanks, Alaska on July 6, 2023 – on the last day of a two…
CNU holds mock active shooter event
B The sound of simulated gunfire echoed throughout the Humanities building Thursday morning at Carson-Newman University as an active shooter scenario began. This exercise was part of an effort to…
New School Resource Officers sworn in
B As of 10:30 a.m. on July 27, members of the newly established School Resource Officer Unit at the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office were officially sworn-in by Judge Doug Collins.…
United Way recognizes Pacesetters at luncheon
F The United Way of Hamblen County recognized the Pacesetter companies for this year’s campaign on Thursday: Colortech, Lakeway Container and Sonoco. “These are marquee companies in our community, and…
Regulatory board votes to begin ouster proceedings for two of three Witt Utility Board members
F Two of three Witt Utility Board members face an ouster hearing following a meeting earlier this month of a new state regulatory board. Previously, the state had given Witt…
Lovin’ It – Exit 8 McDonald’s management celebrates employee’s generosity
B Haiden Fultz, the 16-year-old McDonald’s employee who made national news back in June when he paid for a man’s meal while on the clock, received an act of kindness…
Getting Healthy – Library’s Healthy Habits program announces schedule
F The Healthy Habits program at Morristown-Hamblen Library has released their full schedule and have many upcoming events available to the public. Healthy Habits is a free public outreach program…

