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Fever Pitch: Lakeway Area soccer coach Greg Evans offers a Welsh perspective on America’s growing passion for the beautiful game
Lakeway Area soccer coach Greg Evans offers a Welsh perspective on America’s growing passion for the beautiful game

Obituary: Joseph Tucker Huntsman
February 15, 1940 – June 26, 2026

County Commissioner Joe Huntsman Sr. dies
Hamblen County Commissioner Joe Huntsman Sr. died Friday, June 26 after a lengthy illness.
Illinois fugitive arrested in Buffalo Trail mobile home park
An alleged violent offender out of Illinois was taken into custody at a Morristown mobile home park Thursday afternoon, according to the Morristown Police Department.

SEI Construction major sponsor of 4th of July Celebration
Giving and volunteers have always been a part of how Hamblen County’s 4th of July celebration at Cherokee Park is accomplished — Food City, Terry Law Firm and the Rescue Squad and others spring to mind — but with the nation’s 250th birthday on the docket this summer, even more contributions are being made to make the event extra special.

Covenant Health named among ‘America’s Best Employers for New Grads’
Covenant Health has earned the No. 68 slot among 500 top companies nationwide on Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers for New Grads” list for 2026.

Noncredit, Allied Health programs planned by Walters State
Walters State’s Division of Workforce Training will offer noncredit career courses in clinical medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, phlebotomy technician, registered dental assistant and medication aide-certified for CNAs and licensed occupational therapy assistants.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announces formation of IMPACT crime suppression unit
Sheriff Jeff Coffey is proud to announce the formation of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office IMPACT Crime Suppression Unit, a proactive enforcement team dedicated to reducing crime, enhancing public safety, and improving the quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson County.
Lakeway Area Crime Briefs
The following charges are on file at the respective law enforcement agencies listed. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. All records are obtained from these agencies and are public records.

Morristown couple raises giant sunflower plants
For Earl and Glenna Bowlin, there are sunflowers in the Oaks.
