July 14, 2026
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Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands.
Hancock Health Department, agencies provide information to new, expecting parents, families
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
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
Hawkins County Rescue Squad Rescue Technician Katie Collins recently graduated from Walters State Community College’s Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy.
FBI disrupts a planned attack on the White House UFC cage-fighting show, court papers say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, according to court papers unsealed Tuesday that say plotters disgruntled with the direction of the country spoke of flying explosivesladen drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled.
Alabama’s GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville’s bid for Alabama governor
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Republican Party said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim on Sunday that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.
Making Progress: Spec building taking shape in ETPC
Morristown’s spec building in East Tennessee Progress Center taking shape
Five years after Summer Wells’ disappearance, TBI remains on the case
Monday June 15 marked the 5th anniversary of the disappearance of Summer Wells from her home on Ben Hill Road in Hawkins County.
Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
Several of the skydivers killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers who belonged to a community with a unique bond.
1 child killed and 1 person injured after Mississippi police shoot at car
A child is dead and another person wounded after a Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call, authorities say.