August 24, 2026
Local News
HCRS Tech Katie Collins Graduates from WSCC Law Enforcement Academy
Hawkins County Rescue Squad Rescue Technician Katie Collins recently graduated from Walters State Community College’s Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy.
Making Progress: Spec building taking shape in ETPC
Morristown’s spec building in East Tennessee Progress Center taking shape
Five years after Summer Wells’ disappearance, TBI remains on the case
Monday June 15 marked the 5th anniversary of the disappearance of Summer Wells from her home on Ben Hill Road in Hawkins County.
First UMC to host American Red Cross Blood Drive June 30
First United Methodist Church will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive in the FUMC gym from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30.
EAA Young Eagles update community on airplane build
The Experimental Aircraft Association Morristown Chapter 1494’s newest project is ready to take flight.
No Place Like Home: New residents share what makes Morristown feel like home
New residents share what makes Morristown feel like home
Two injured when tractor trailer tire blows on I-40
A tire blowout on a tractor- trailer on Interstate 40 westbound resulted in two people being injured in the traffic resulting from it Wednesday.
Unoccupied SUV rolls into duplex
An unoccupied SUV rolled down a hillside and crashed into a Hamblen County duplex Thursday evening, causing significant damage but no injuries, according to East Hamblen Volunteer Fire Department Chief Larry Boatman.
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.
A Coach’s Calling: Pattie Ruth Taylor discusses journey to second title
How Pattie Ruth Taylor’s Russellville roots helped create a champion