August 30, 2026
Living
Hamblen School Nutrition experiencing success with Summer Meal Distribution
So far, there have been some hiccups in the Bulk Feeding efforts by Hamblen County Schools and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, mainly that the need is greater than anticipated.
Russellville UMC hosts Food Pantry Program
In order for one to serve God, one has to be able to provide substance to help others.
Garden Grill
How to grill vegetables and toss them in Isaac Toups’ bacon vinaigrette
Order of Amaranth holds Grand Session in Gatlinburg
The 64th Annual Session of the Grand Court of Tennessee Order of the Amaranth was recently held at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg.
Leigh Ann Mills named Special Olympics Tennessee Coach of the Year
A Hamblen County Special Needs educator has been recognized by a state organization for her service.
Vacation Bible School
JUNE Week of June 14-20 Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church will host “Emerald Crossing” Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly. Everyone welcome.
Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
NEW YORK (AP) — On hot afternoons, DeAnna Brandon’s three dogs zag around while she splashes in a backyard kiddie pool with her grandkids. These are the moments the 48-year-old blood cancer survivor cherishes — and wonders if she will get to have in the years to come.
FUMC’s Joyful Hearts to attend ‘Disney’s Frozen’ Musical June 28
The Joyful Hearts ministry of First United Methodist Church of Morristown will be purchasing 14 tickets for the Encore Theatrical Company matinee of “Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical” on Sunday, June 28.
Bible Thought
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”