July 13, 2026
News
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attacked, authorities said Thursday, as tensions escalated near the Strait of Hormuz.
Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday refused to declare that Democratic lawmakers who briefly fled the state in 2025 to block a vote on new congressional maps pushed by President Donald Trump had vacated their office.
End of year at West
Welcome back to the season's concluding Trojan Talk.
Stacie Dalton Receives Grant to Pursue Degree in Nursing
Stacie Dalton, a student at Carson Newman University, was awarded a P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter AK of Morristown, Tennessee.
Lakeway students named to SNHU Spring President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH -- Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following Lakeway Area students on being named to the Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Focus on Youth; Lawson, Scout of the year and future welder from Morristown East
Editors note: Matthew Lawson was mistakenly left out of the Focus on Youth section. The Tribune apologizes for any inconvenience.
Macyn Hixson Graduates, is Named to Dean’s List at Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, SC Macyn Hixson, a Sophomore from Rogersville, was among 590 students who graduated from Bob Jones University on Friday, May 8.
Final Hurricane Watch
This week marks the final day for Seniors and the last full week for underclassmen. All students, seniors especially, have been surged with excitement for the end of the school year.
ETSU Celebrates the Class of 2026
JOHNSON CITY -- For 2,061 members of East Tennessee State University's Class of 2026, Commencement marked both a milestone and a beginning. It was a celebration of hard work, perseverance and the people and experiences that shaped each graduate's journey.
Lakeway students named to SNHU Spring Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH -- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following Lakeway Area students on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.