October 14, 2026
Local News
Morristown-Hamblen High School West Welcomes Dr. Alvin Sanders, Jr. as Principal
Morristown Hamblen High School West has a new principal and it’s a familiar face. Dr. Alvin Sanders – the former West High football coach who… Login to continue reading Login…
Da Bears are on Da Move
Reports of bear sightings are on the rise in the Lakeway Area
Morristown couple raises giant sunflower plants
For Earl and Glenna Bowlin, there are sunflowers in the Oaks.
City Council passes ’26-’27 budget
The Morristown City Council passed its 2026-2027 year budget on Tuesday evening at their meeting. It includes no new taxes, though a revenue increase may be necessary in the future to cover the cost of new firefighter hires intended to maintain the high standard of coverage and ratings currently in place.
Armstrong to serve as Secretary of the state’s Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee
Dan Armstrong, District Attorney General of the 3rd Judicial District is newly elected to serve as Secretary on the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) Executive Committee.
TVHS to close Public Housing, Section 8 waiting lists July 2
Due to the large number of applications currently on file and extended wait times for assistance, Tennessee Valley Housing Services will temporarily stop accepting new applications for these programs effective Thursday, July 2.
MPD announces latest member of team
The Morristown Police Department welcomes new police K-9 Greg.
TDOT provides updates on US 11E project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation road project to improve State Route 34, better known as U.S. 11E from State Route 32, also known as U.S. 25E/Davy Crockett Parkway, has made considerable progress.
Hamblen County Road Commission moves closer to final day
The Hamblen County Road Commission moved one step closer to its disbandment as the Hamblen County Finance Committee advanced a measure that would amend the private-act governing the body to eliminate the board effective Aug. 31, 2028.