August 24, 2026
News
Application period for CFCF grants for naturebased projects ends June 19
Clinch-Powell Rural Community and Development Organization, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, is awarding up to $85,000 in Cumberland Forest Community Fund (CFCF) grants for nature-based projects to begin September 2026.
EMS displays new ambulance for commissioners
As the only EMS licensed to Hamblen County Morristown-Hamblen EMS operates a fleet of 10 ambulances, six at peak times.
Nunan presented Publication Excellence Award
Karen L Nunan, President of the Hamblen County Genealogical Society, was awarded a Publication Excellence Award at the East Tennessee Historical Society’s Award Night on May 5, at the East Tennessee History Center in Knoxville.
WHO chief concerned over ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday expressed concern over the 'scale and speed' of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported the suspected death toll had risen to 134, with more than 500 suspected cases.
MPD announces graduation traffic pattern
The last days of school are here for Hamblen County students. Seniors and their families are preparing for graduation.
Walters State Community College announces free summer camps
Don’t let your kids be bored this summer!
Hamblen Departments present budget requests
The Hamblen County Departments presented budgetary requests for Fiscal Year 2027 in an all-day meeting increase Saturday at the Courthouse.
Hamblen BOE to hold Special Budget Meeting
The Hamblen County Board of Education will have a special called budget work session at 5 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
Lincoln Heights celebrates 50 years of memories, community and school pride
For one evening, the halls of Lincoln Heights Middle School were filled with something even bigger than nostalgia.
Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia accused of ignoring warnings that a 6-yearold student brought a loaded gun to school that was later used to shoot his first grade teacher.