May 29, 2026
Local News
To the Rescue: Morristown Rescue Squad rushed to help as flood water rose in Cocke County
By Drew C. Robinson, Tribune Staff Writer As rain fell and waters rose in Cocke County on Thursday, neighboring emergency responders began to filter into the area to be used…
Flood victim identified as Bybee woman
By Jessica Greene, Tribune Correspondent The woman who lost her life during Thursday morning’s flash flooding in Cocke County has been identified as Teresa Diane Young, 64, of Bybee. Cocke…
Dandridge fatal shooting under investigation
From Staff Reports An investigation is underway into a fatal shooing that occurred Thursday night at Riverfront Circle in Dandridge. Shortly after 10 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a Dandridge…
Fire claims the life of Russelville Woman
By Jessica Greene, Tribune Correspondent A woman died Friday morning following a house fire in the 5700 block of Old Russellville Pike in Hamblen County. The East Hamblen County Volunteer…
Documents reveal murder attempt against Grainger School Board member accused in statutory rape of teenager
From Staff Reports A grand jury has returned three additional indictments against Steve Blanken, a suspended Grainger County School Board member. Grainger County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Blanken on Wednesday. Austin…