August 24, 2026
Local News
Lakeway Departments compete for 2026 ‘Best-Looking’ Cruiser
A total of 11 police and sheriff’s agencies in the Lakeway Area are competing to see whose law enforcement cruiser will be named Tennessee’s “Best Looking” Cruiser.
Leigh Ann Mills named Special Olympics Tennessee Coach of the Year
A Hamblen County Special Needs educator has been recognized by a state organization for her service.
MAA celebrates local artists with juried show
The Morristown Art Association announced winners for its 56th Annual Juried Art Show at an Artists’ reception on Sunday.
Butch Grooms Car Show set for Friday
For Butch Grooms, he liked to help out others behind the scenes, especially through his beloved car “Junebug.”
Public safety leaders express disappointment at budget changes
Public safety is a difficult thing to budget for — here is a tension between providing the best service possible for voters and finding the revenue to make it possible and the Hamblen County Commission is trying to find the right balance but the recent budget committee meeting exposed growing concerns that staffing shortages, employee turnover and funding pressures are affecting agencies ranging from the Sheriff’s Office and E-911 to volunteer fire departments.
George Herman Ruth sentenced 132 months in fraud scheme
George Herman Ruth has struck out, again. On Wednesday, Ruth, 70, of Morristown, was sentenced to 132 months’ imprisonment by the Honorable Clifton Corker, United States District Judge, in the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.
Free Ride: Lakeway Transit to offer free fares in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary
Lakeway Transit to offer free fares in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary