October 15, 2026
Local News
Humane Society seeks help with the heat
As the weather has heated up this week, the Morristown Hamblen Humane Society is looking for ways to make the animals in their care more comfortable. They are also at capacity and in desperate need of people to adopt and foster animals.
Local fire, rescue squads receive $525K in grant awards
Twelve volunteer fire departments in Hamblen and Grainger Counties will receive more than $525,000 in grant funding.
Area schools shine at National Junior Beta Club convention
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
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
Cherokee Park Independence Day event to celebrate country’s 250th
MPD welcomes new officers
On Monday, June 22, 2026, the Morristown Police Department welcomed three new officers.
Man sought in HolstonConnect line cut
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…
Newport man charged with Animal Cruelty
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
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…