June 11, 2026
Local News
New Elementary BETA Club at All Saints leads donation drive for MATS
The newly formed Elementary BETA Club at All Saints’ Episcopal School wasted no time getting involved in the community.
New initiative has Carson-Newman students discovering strengths
Preparing the next generation of servant-leaders is at the heart of Carson-Newman University. It even says so in its mission statement.
Lakeway Area Crime Briefs
The following charges are on file at the respective law enforcement agencies listed. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
LDS Church, Central Services to host America250 Food Distribution June 4
Many events are taking place in anticipation of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Flood victim identified as Bybee woman
By Jessica Greene, Tribune Correspondent The woman who lost her life during Thursday morning’s flash flooding in Cocke County has been identified as Teresa Diane Young, 64, of Bybee. Cocke…
Dandridge fatal shooting under investigation
From Staff Reports An investigation is underway into a fatal shooing that occurred Thursday night at Riverfront Circle in Dandridge. Shortly after 10 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a Dandridge…
Fire claims the life of Russelville Woman
By Jessica Greene, Tribune Correspondent A woman died Friday morning following a house fire in the 5700 block of Old Russellville Pike in Hamblen County. The East Hamblen County Volunteer…
Documents reveal murder attempt against Grainger School Board member accused in statutory rape of teenager
From Staff Reports A grand jury has returned three additional indictments against Steve Blanken, a suspended Grainger County School Board member. Grainger County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Blanken on Wednesday. Austin…