August 24, 2026

Local News

Area schools shine at National Junior Beta Club convention

July 3, 2026

Hamblen County middle schools Junor Beta Club went to the National Junior Beta Club Convention in Nashville last week and came home with a heavy load of honors.

Celebrate America’s 250th safely during Fourth of July

July 2, 2026

As Tennesseans prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee… Login to continue reading Login…

For the Fourth

July 2, 2026

Cherokee Park Independence Day event to celebrate country’s 250th

MPD welcomes new officers

July 1, 2026

On Monday, June 22, 2026, the Morristown Police Department welcomed three new officers.

July 1, 2026

HolstonConnect experienced a widespread outage Tuesday morning that affected Russellville, Whitesburg, and some areas in Bulls Gap. The unexpected outage is due to a fiber… Login to continue reading Login…

July 1, 2026

An 18-year-old Newport man was charged Tuesday with Animal Cruelty by the Newport Police Department. Around 2:33 a.m., Tuesday, Newport police officers were called to… Login to continue reading Login…

Tractor-trailer fire leaves I-81 in a pinch

July 1, 2026

Truck hauling live crabs catches fire near Exit 12 A tractor-trailer hauling live crabs caught fire as it traveled Interstate 81 near Exit 12 in… Login to continue reading Login…

July 1, 2026

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Grainger County man on charges including sexual battery.

Jefferson agencies join THSO’s Fatality Task Force

July 1, 2026

All police agencies in Jefferson County are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol as part of the newly-formed Fatality Task Force.