August 24, 2026
News
Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike.
Home Specialties hosts chamber ribbon cutting
Home Specialties, located at 3994 South Davy Crockett Parkway in Morristown, had a ribbon-cutting Tuesday with the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce at the business.
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New Mobile Book Bus Expands Reach of Hamblen County Imagination Library
MU recognized as a 2026 Tree Line USA community
The Arbor Day Foundation recognized Morristown Utilities as a 2026 Tree Line USA for its commitment to balancing the delivery of reliable electricity with the preservation of urban forests and the profound layers of benefits trees provide communities.
Inside ‘Scientology speedruns,’ the viral trend prompting the church to bolster security
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ericka Buensuceso was walking along Hollywood Boulevard on Saturday when she came across an alien, two hot dogs and Jesus.
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers question his accuser at his rape retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein 's lawyers questioned his accuser at his rape retrial Thursday, making clear they planned to explore her conflicted feelings and complex history with the onetime Hollywood powerbroker.
Hamblen County robot drone League team earns second place at national competition
Hamblen County Schools is celebrating an impressive achievement as its Robot Drone League (RDL) team secured a second-place finish at the national competition held at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City.
Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states
Before the words were even written on a Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, some states already were taking steps to respond to it.
M-H Library to host events in May
Here is a list of activities in the month of May at the Morristown-Hamblen Library.