June 11, 2026
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West High alum and ETSU grad Morrison chosen for Tennessee Rural Fellowship
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced recently the five applicants selected for the Tennessee Rural Fellowship, one of whom, Noah Morrison, is a Morristown West alum who is graduating from ETSU.
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Clockwise from top left: A woman protests outside the House chamber before a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Nashville. House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, smiles after a House committee meeting during a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Nashville. Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, second from left, walks with his brother KeShaun Pearson, as he is arrested and removed from the House gallery during a special session of the state legislature. Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill, arrives to the House chamber wearing a Trump flag for a special session of the state legislature.
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
Sen. Hagerty makes stop in Morristown
BY WADE LITTLETON Tribune Staff Writer
Walters State celebrates academic excellence
Karina Mesa Ramirez, a pre-imaging science major from Sevierville, received the President’s Outstanding Student Award during the college’s Honors Banquet.
‘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.
Downtown Rutledge Steering Committee begins training for Downtowns program
NASHVILLE – Members of the Downtown Rutledge Steering Committee for the Tennessee Downtowns program recently traveled to Nashville for an initial training session to kick off Round 10 of the program.