June 6, 2026
News
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
Sen. Hagerty makes stop in Morristown
BY WADE LITTLETON Tribune Staff Writer
Primary Colors
Cuthsaw retains County Mayor seat, Marshall wins three-way race for Register of Deeds
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.
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.