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Monroe County Sheriff’s Department employees indicted for unlawful use of inmate labor
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in indictments against two Monroe County Sheriff’s Department employees.

Walters State student receives Hites Scholarship, Plans career in art
In a world that encourages science and engineering, Walters State graduate Mia Kelly is proud to be an art major.
Today in History
Today is Saturday, June 20, the 171st day of 2026. There are 194 days left in the year.
Downtown Morristown receives designation as a 2026 Main Street America accredited program
Downtown Morristown has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards.
Cargo ship’s chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Prosecutors have filed a criminal charge against the chief engineer of a cargo ship involved in the deadly 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, accusing him of failing to notify the U.S. Coast Guard of hazardous conditions on the ship.

Humane Society asking for help to save animals
Some animals are running out of time at the Morristown Hamblen Humane Society’s shelter on E. Morris Boulevard.

John Rose discusses Tennessee’s future during Grainger County visit
RUTLEDGE - Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. John Rose brought his Tennessee True Tour to Grainger County on Monday evening, meeting with residents at SunFresh Produce and sharing his vision for the state’s future.
