May 29, 2026
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Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality
MADRID (AP) — Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus- stricken cruise ship before its deadly outbreak was detected, and trying to trace others who may have come into contact with them since then.
Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty Thursday to killing one person and injuring a dozen others in a 2025 firebombing attack on a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
ATLANTA (AP) — Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in sailing and a World Serieswinning owner in baseball.
First Baptist of Morristown hosts National Day of Prayer event
BY WADE LITTLETON Tribune Staff Writer
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Cuthsaw retains County Mayor seat, Marshall wins three-way race for Register of Deeds
CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner, the brash and outspoken television pioneer who created a media empire and transformed the news business by creating CNN and introducing the 24hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday. He was 87.
Election night goes easy in uncontested races
While some candidates in Hamblen County were sweating the results of the Hamblen County May 5 primary right down to the very end, others – who were uncontested in their races – had a much easier night able to kick back, relax and wait for the courtesy votes to roll in.
Mayor Mathis loses in Cocke County Primary
A changing of the guard is taking place in Cocke County.
Stewart elected Hawkins County Sheriff
Hawkins County will be governed by new leadership come September.
Grainger Road Superintendent fends off primary challenge
Charles McAnally will continue to serve as Grainger County Road Superintendent thanks to a win in Tuesday’s election.