August 24, 2026
News
Hancock Health Department urging precautions against ticks
The Hancock County Health Department is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Simple precautions, like use of insect repellant and other steps, can help to reduce the risks of common tick-borne illnesses in Tennessee like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, and alpha-gal syndrome.
Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Thousands of Louisiana voters have already cast early ballots for congressional candidates in what soon could be the wrong districts. Alabama’s primaries are a week away, but the state could force a do-over for voting on U.S. House races. A new congressional map in Tennessee upended races that had been underway for months.
Hamblen County School Nutrition Director receives Southeast recognition
Jennifer Buchanan, School Nutrition Director of Hamblen County Schools, is the second Hamblen County Schools nutrition employee being recognized in consecutive years by national officials.
MU Board of Commissioners appoints Brandon Stubblefield as General Manager
The Morristown Utilities Board of Commissioners has announced the appointment of Brandon Stubblefield as the utility’s new General Manager. Stubblefield will succeed Jody Wigington who retired last fall after over 30 years of service. The board utilized Tennessee’s Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) to assist in a comprehensive regional search aimed at finding a leader with a strong background in electric, water, wastewater, and broadband services.
Lakeway Area
Lakeway Area students named to Cumberlands’ Dean’s List for Spring
Sanctis receives degree from Alaska-Fairbanks
Sanctis receives degree from Alaska-Fairbanks
Lakeway Area
Lakeway Area students named to Cumberlands’ President List for Spring 2026 Semester
C-N, UT’s Baker School announce transfer agreement
From Contributed Reports JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman University officials and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Howard H. Baker, Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs announced this week a new academic partnership in public administration.
