July 26, 2026
News
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.
Strawberry Plains men nabbed in poaching operation
A coordinated investigation by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has resulted in multiple convictions for illegal hunting activities spanning both states.
Samuel Doak Chapter recognized Brotherton
Samuel Doak Chapter recognized Brotherton
Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion opioid settlement goes into effect
Tennessee Attorney General Johnathan Skrmetti announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue’s and the Sacklers’ role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart’s killing, sheriff says
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (AP) — A California sheriff said Friday that evidence suggests human remains were present at a home connected to the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old college student who went missing in 1996.
Epstein cellmate says he found a suicide note. Justice Department says it’s seeing it for first time
A note that Jeffrey Epstein 's former cellmate claims to have found after the financier's first suspected jail suicide attempt in 2019 has been made public — not because of the Justice Department's release of records related to the sex offender, but as part of an unrelated case.
Morristown moving towards redistricting wards
Morristown City Administrator Andrew Ellard is encouraging residents to participate in an important public input process regarding the City’s upcoming ward redistricting efforts.
City discusses proposal to realign South Bellwood Road for further development
The supporting elements for retail development along the Merchants Greene Boulevard corridor continue to grow as more land is claimed for use.
Covenant Health’s Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System Earns Another ‘A’ Safety Grade
Covenant Health’s Morristown- Hamblen Healthcare System has earned another “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group. This marks the seventh consecutive “A” grade the hospital has received.
Joint proclamation to Honor National Police Week
Hamblen County Mayor Chris Cutshaw and City Mayor Gary Chesney presented a joint proclamation to officially recognize the week of May 10th-16th as National Police Week.