October 14, 2026
Local News
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
Virginia man wanted for murder nabbed in Church Hill
A man who was charged in a second-degree murder in Sullivan County was nabbed Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of a Church Hill business.
Urgent call for blood, platelet donors in June
Summer is a busy time with various entertainment, activities and trips planned.
Lakeway Area Crime Briefs
The following charges are on file at the respective law enforcement agencies listed. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. All records are obtained from these agencies and are public records.
Morristown Girl Scout achieves highest honor
Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians recently announced its 2026 Gold Award recipients, presenting the organization’s most prestigious honor to 24 girls across the region, one of whom is from Hamblen County.
Central Services partners with LDS Church in Food Distribution event
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints put their principles where the people are Thursday morning.
Culture Club: Club Rewind rocks First Friday event Downtown
BY DREW C. ROBINSONTribune Staff WriterWhile Club Rewind transported concert-goers back to the 1980s, the crowd and enthusiasm on display Friday night suggested the future… Login to continue reading Login…