May 29, 2026
News
Harvey Weinstein defense urges acquittal as rape retrial nears a close
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein's defense urged jurors Tuesday to acquit him and put an end to a #MeToo-era rape case that has gone to trial three times, while prosecutors pressed to vied to restore a onetime conviction that got unwound.
West wins 10th place in the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist Tennessee Championship Spring Qualifier
The winners of the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Tennessee State Championship Spring Qualifier have been announced by Certiport, a Pearson Business, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate people’s academic and career opportunities.
A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor’s career pivot
KNOXVILLE (AP) — Dr. John Gordon, a reproductive endocrinologist, has been a man of faith for years. When he began to have doubts, they were not about his God, but his life’s work.
Rotarians help with Habitat Humanity build
Many Rotarian hands made light work on Saturday as the Rotary Club of Morristown worked with Lakeway Area Habitat for Humanity to build a ramp for a woman in need.
Appalachia CARES AmeriCorps recruiting in Newport, Rutledge
Clinch Powell’s Appalachia CARES AmeriCorps program is currently recruiting for the summer season in Newport and in downtown Rutledge.
Morristown Utilities hosts monthly board meeting
The Morristown Utilities Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting this week, covering routine business items including financial reports, infrastructure updates and project approvals.
Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley to host Summer registration
Get ready for a summer full of creativity, adventure, and fun at Boys and Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley. Their Club Craft: Build. Explore. Create.
‘Spring Into Summer Reading Festival’ to be held in Newport Friday
Families across Cocke County will get an opportunity to kick off summer – and summer learning – at the Spring Into Summer Reading Festival at Cocke County High School’s Hedrick Field in Newport this Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – a free high-energy event with books, literacy activities, and family fun.
Hamblen Health Dept. conducting free Grant Writing Workshop at TVH
The Hamblen County Department of Health’s Community Development Team is hosting a free Grant Writing Workshop this month.