July 13, 2026
News
Snodgrass named Piedmont U Dean’s Scholar
DEMOREST, GA Piedmont University congratulates Alexandra Snodgrass of Harrogate, who was among students named Dean's Scholars for the Fall 2025 semester.
Musk, OpenAI lawyers begin closing arguments in landmark trial that could shape AI’s future
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI began closing arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence.
Trump has hindered offshore wind while China and other countries invest heavily
President Donald Trump is stopping offshore wind projects in the United States, just as the industry was poised to grow significantly.
Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is falling from its records Friday and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the euphoria around artificialintelligence technology led the way lower.
DeBord to be honored for 50 years with MERS Crewettes
A Morristown woman will be honored in October for her work with the Morristown Emergency and Rescue Squad Crewettes.
Man drowns in Douglas Lake
A White Pine man drowned on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County Thursday morning.
City considers 6-cent tax increase to maintain fire rating
A six-cent property tax proposal was unveiled at the City of Morristown’s budget workshop on Friday aimed at addressing a desire to maintain the city’s elite fire coverage status.
Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum, prosecutors said in a court filing Friday.
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. Uganda later reported one death in an Ebola case it said was imported from neighboring Congo.
Walters State to offer non-credit classes
In June, Walters State’s Division of Workforce Training will offer a new class, Human Resources Certification – SHRM Boot Camp, along with noncredit courses in Excel, Sanitation and Safety, GIS and Certified Supervisor.