July 15, 2026

Local News

TVHS to close Public Housing, Section 8 waiting lists July 2

June 18, 2026

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

June 18, 2026

The Morristown Police Department welcomes new police K-9 Greg.

Road Work on East Morris

June 17, 2026

Road Work

TDOT provides updates on US 11E project

June 17, 2026

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.

June 17, 2026

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.

June 17, 2026

The following charges are on file at the respective law enforcement agencies listed. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

June 17, 2026

The Hawkins County Health Department and many community partners will host their Annual Baby Shower for expectant parents and families, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, June. 26, at the Hancock County Health Department, located at 222 Public Health Drive in Sneedville.

McClellan, McMahan graduate from WSCC Law Enforcement Academy

June 17, 2026

Two Hamblen County deputies, Deputy Luke McClellan and Deputy Matthew McMahan recently graduated from the Walters State Community College Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Class #140.

HCRS Tech Katie Collins Graduates from WSCC Law Enforcement Academy

June 17, 2026

Hawkins County Rescue Squad Rescue Technician Katie Collins recently graduated from Walters State Community College’s Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy.