August 29, 2026
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Today in History
Golden State’s number one draft choice Chris Washburn, left, gets together with two other top choices at the NBA draft in New York, June 17, 1986. Dwayne “Pearl” Washington, center, of Syracuse was chosen first by New Jersey, while Chuck Person of Auburn went to Indiana.
Keep the Force with you
Luke’s ‘Empire’ lightsaber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
Armstrong to serve as Secretary of the state’s Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee
Dan Armstrong, District Attorney General of the 3rd Judicial District is newly elected to serve as Secretary on the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) Executive Committee.
TVHS to close Public Housing, Section 8 waiting lists July 2
Due to the large number of applications currently on file and extended wait times for assistance, Tennessee Valley Housing Services will temporarily stop accepting new applications for these programs effective Thursday, July 2.
MPD announces latest member of team
The Morristown Police Department welcomes new police K-9 Greg.
G7 leaders back Trump’s deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a shaky ceasefire.
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Today is Thursday, June 18, the 169th day of 2026. There are 196 days left in the year.
‘A million years isn’t enough’: Victims’ relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — After decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison. He told them: “I am responsible” for the crimes.
