May 29, 2026
News
City considers 6-cent tax increase to maintain fire rating
A six-cent property tax proposal was unveiled at the City of Morristown’s budget workshop on Friday aimed at addressing a desire to maintain the city’s elite fire coverage status.
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attacked, authorities said Thursday, as tensions escalated near the Strait of Hormuz.
Man drowns in Douglas Lake
A White Pine man drowned on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County Thursday morning.
DeBord to be honored for 50 years with MERS Crewettes
A Morristown woman will be honored in October for her work with the Morristown Emergency and Rescue Squad Crewettes.
Cruel Summer?
TVA: Significant drought, lack of runoff means lake levels unlikely to reach summer pool
Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is falling from its records Friday and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the euphoria around artificialintelligence technology led the way lower.
Morristown Utilities celebrates 20 Years of FiberNET and honors loyal customers
Morristown Utilities is celebrating the 20th anniversary of FiberNET this month, marking two decades of delivering reliable, high-speed broadband and telecommunications services to the Morristown community.
Trump has hindered offshore wind while China and other countries invest heavily
President Donald Trump is stopping offshore wind projects in the United States, just as the industry was poised to grow significantly.
Musk, OpenAI lawyers begin closing arguments in landmark trial that could shape AI’s future
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI began closing arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence.
Snodgrass named Piedmont U Dean’s Scholar
DEMOREST, GA Piedmont University congratulates Alexandra Snodgrass of Harrogate, who was among students named Dean's Scholars for the Fall 2025 semester.