Local News

Is there anybody Out There?
Are UFOs real? Citizen Tribune Readers have the answer Are we alone?Have we been visited by travellers from across the stars?With military footage of UFOs or UAPS – Unidentified Aerial…

WSCC PTK Chapter Honored at State, International Levels
The Walters State Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students, was recognized for its leadership and service at both the state and national levels.

Talons Up!
Colleges of Distinction COO praises Carson-Newman University in latest national recognition
WSCC’s Smith dies following long battle with kidney disease
Teresa West Smith, the Walters State Community College professor who mounted a campaign requesting a living donor kidney transplant, has died.
Commission passes departmental budgets without Cost of Living increases
The Hamblen County Budget Committee took action on budgets of county offices Monday afternoon with votes on departmental budgets that do not include a Cost-of-Living Increase.
Liberty Bell replica to be rung July 4 at Morristown City Center
A joint ceremony between the Sons of the American Revolution and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to ring the replica Liberty Bell located at Morristown City Hall will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

Post Pro Pack Ship Print hosts ribbon cutting
The Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Post Pro Pack Ship Print, a new packing, shipping and printing business at 463 Crockett Trace Drive, Unit 6, with a ribboncutting ceremony Thursday.
County Commission continues work on budget
The Fiscal Year 2027 Hamblen County Budget moved closer to passage on Monday afternoon as many items were presented for consideration to commissioners.
Cocke County man accused of killing, planning to eat dog
A Cocke County man was arrested after allegedly slaughtering his dog apparently, with the intention of eating the animal.

Tightly Knit: The jumping Sheep holds ribbon cutting
With shelves full of yarn and a focus on community, The Jumping Sheep officially opened its doors with a recent ribbon cutting celebration.

