July 13, 2026
Living
FUMC to host children’s camp at no cost
This summer, First United Methodist Church has partnered with Camp in the Community to offer a free high-quality summer camp experience to underserved campers in both rural and urban low-income areas of the Morristown community.
Tennessee Tech sails through 10-year reaccreditation
COOKEVILLE --- Tennessee Technological University has successfully completed its decennial reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earning the distinction of its second consecutive reaccreditation with full compliance and zero recommendations.
TCAT Morristown Students Earn National Recognition at 2026 SkillsUSA Championships
Students from Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Morristown demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and technical expertise at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), held June 1–5 in Atlanta, Georgia. Competing against the nation’s best career and technical education students, TCAT Morristown representatives earned two national gold medals and three silver medals.
Bible Thought
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, --Ephesians 5:25-26
Walters State student receives Hites Scholarship, Plans career in art
In a world that encourages science and engineering, Walters State graduate Mia Kelly is proud to be an art major.And it’s paying off. Kelly is… Login to continue reading Login…
Bible Thought
Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds — his name is the Lord — and rejoice before him. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Catholic school tour ended, and Maria Contreras felt an overwhelming desire to enroll her 7-year-old. But first, a difficult question for the principal.
Juneteenth celebration set for Friday
The 2026 Hamblen Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. this Friday at Morristown Landing and organizers say it’s jam packed with great talent, food and more, all ready to celebrate the national holiday.
‘BikeWalk’ coming to Morristown August 22
The first “1000 Mile BikeWalk for Prevention” will be held Saturday, August 22 at Morristown Landing Events Center, located at 4355 Durham Landing in Morristown. This event is a fundraiser for the Hamblen County Substance Abuse Coalition and its prevention programs.
Hancock Health Department, agencies provide information to new, expecting parents, families
The Hawkins County Health Department and many community partners will host their Annual Baby Shower for expectant parents and families, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, June. 26, at the Hancock County Health Department, located at 222 Public Health Drive in Sneedville.