June 11, 2026
News
ADL reports a sharp drop in US antisemitic incidents in 2025, driven by a steep fall on campuses
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of antisemitic incidents in the United States tallied by the Anti-Defamation League declined sharply in 2025 — the first drop in five years — due in part to what the ADL said was a dramatic decrease of incidents on college campuses.
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
LONDON (AP) — A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home.
An outsider artist takes the world’s biggest stage with the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
VENICE, Italy (AP) — U.S. artist Alma Allen had just months to prepare his exhibition for the Venice Biennale after a fraught selection process came down to the wire.
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.
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.