June 3, 2026
News
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive set for Saturday
Residents of Grainger and Hamblen counties are encouraged to take part in the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive this Saturday, May 9 by placing a bag of nonperishable food items next to their mailbox for pickup.
Primary Colors
Cuthsaw retains County Mayor seat, Marshall wins three-way race for Register of Deeds
Bales to be Jefferson County Mayor after primary win
Republican Randy Bales will be the presumptive County Mayor after Jefferson County voters Cast their ballots Tuesday.
Justice Department agrees to return Rep. Andy Ogles’ phone, signaling end of campaign finance probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has agreed to return U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles’ personal cellphone that was seized as part of an investigation into his campaign finances, signaling it’s abandoning its probe into the staunch Trump supporter that began under the Biden administration.
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.
ECD blasts governor after veto of 911 surcharge bill
The Hamblen County Emergency Communications District issued a scathing response over the weekend after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee vetoed a bill that would have provided .36-cent increase to the state’s 9-1-1 surcharge rate on telephone bills.