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The Newport City Council meeting Tuesday was told there have been no new COVID-19 cases this month among city employees. However, Little Leagu…
The recent spike in heroin arrests in Hamblen County very likely is related to the coronavirus-related economic shutdown in March, a Hamblen C…
Hamblen County's number of Active COVID-19 cases dropped by 203 in the span of 24 hours from 300 to 97.
Tennessee gas prices have risen 6.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.96/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,821 …
As if this pandemic hasn’t caused enough problems for us, add litter to the list.
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A group of 11 women will take the virtual stage starting this weekend to talk to the audience in a series of monologues that comes from the pl…
The Cocke County Partnership/Economic Development Commission meeting Thursday was told by President Lucas Graham a decision has been made to c…
Court proceedings in Rogersville didn’t get underway Thursday due to several courtroom personnel testing positive for COVID-19.
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In a release from Church Hill Health Care and Rehabilitation Center Tuesday, Administrator Gina Harris said the facility is down to two active…
Cocke County High School Principal Gail Burchette has announced a re-opening plan for traditional, in-person learning students only at the hig…
Members of the Cocke County School Board meeting gave approval to a planned school reopening.
A student-athlete at Cherokee High School in Rogersville has tested positive for COVID-19.
Newport Grammar School announced Saturday a change of plans in the school’s reopening.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday there is no consideration for additional aid for hard hit rural areas, such as Hamblen County, due to c… Read more
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The U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday that it would end its count one month early and local officials said they will continue to market and … Read more
El Departamento de Salud de Tennessee no recomienda obtener una prueba negativa de COVID-19 a fin de regresar al trabajo o a las actividades d… Read more
The Tennessee Department of Health does not recommend a negative COVID-19 test in order to return to work or regular activities. Read more
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With COVID-19 case counts rising in the Lakeway Area, the Girls Inc. 1,000-person Taste of Morristown event has been postponed until early next year. Read more
A day after announcing Hawkins Schools would delay opening a week, Hawkins County Director of Schools Matt Hixson clarified what that process … Read more
The Grainger County Board of Education approved a schedule which will have the 2020-21 school year begin on Aug. 10 with staggered school days… Read more
Hawkins County Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that the opening of schools would be delayed until August 10. Read more
On the heels of Ballad Health halting admissions and elective surgeries at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital, County Mayor Jim Lee will mandate… Read more
The Tennessee Department of Health announced Thursday Cocke County has registered its first confirmed COVID-19 death. Read more
On the heels of Ballad Health halting admissions and elective surgeries at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital, County Mayor Jim Lee will mandate… Read more
As a result of the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, Ballad Health announced a response plan tha… Read more
Due to a positive COVID 19 test by a staff member, the Newport Boys & Girls Club is closed through Friday. Read more
As of Wednesday’s Hawkins County Board of Education meeting, Hawkins County Schools plans to be open on Aug. 4. Read more
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee earlier this week announced the decision as to whether or not to mandate face coverings has been given to county mayor… Read more
Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain said Wednesday he will not issue an order mandating masks be worn in public, but encourages everyone to do … Read more
Just hours after Hamblen County said it would not issue a mandate for wearing masks, Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts followed suit saying th… Read more
Cocke County Mayor Crystal Ottinger issued a press release Wednesday saying the Cocke County COVID-19 Task Force continues to meet each week d… Read more
As coronavirus cases spike in Hamblen County and continue to rise in Greene, Hawkins and Hancock counties, Chancellor Douglas T. Jenkins will … Read more
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee extended the State of Emergency Monday to Aug. 29 and it includes urging people to wear masks, continue social distanc… Read more
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Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 26, has been cancele… Read more
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 50 to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to Aug. 29. Read more
Despite altered work procedures designed to increase safety, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is pushing ahead on construction proje… Read more
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Carson-Newman University announced Thursday its plans to resume classes and residential living for the fall semester. Read more
Retired Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Director David Purkey expressed concern about the spread of COVID-19 in the Lakew… Read more
When it comes to COVID-19, the state of Tennessee now considers Hamblen County a “hotspot.” Read more
The Lady Eagles basketball coach at Cosby High School has announced he has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Read more
On June 19, Walters State received its first report of a positive COVID-19 case. The individual who self-reported the positive case attended a… Read more
The number of deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. has fallen in recent weeks to the lowest level since late March, even as states … Read more
MEMPHIS (AP) — The number of COVID-19 patients in Tennessee hospitals has hit a grim new record at more than 400, and more than twice that num… Read more
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NEW YORK (AP) — States are rolling back lockdowns, but the coronavirus isn’t done with the U.S. Read more
With the expiration of Gov. Bill Lee’s Stay at Home order on April 30, Lakeway Area businesses were able to begin their phased reopening, some… Read more
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With jobs available spanning from restaurant work to manufacturing to the medical field, the jobs website partnership between the Citizen Trib… Read more
Four hospitals in the Lakeway Area were awarded grants due to COVID-19, including $136,545 to Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System, according … Read more
The Cocke County Partnership Board and President Lucas Graham reported the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the advancement of some projects Read more
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Amidist the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are being recognized more than ever before. Read more
The Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins and Cocke county school systems have announced updated plans for graduation exercises. Read more
Americans are paying a fearsome price for the government’s strict lockdowns of American life and commerce, and now comes evidence that targete… Read more
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For a month or so, Lakeway Area financier Timothy Coley was on the sidelines, marveling how an all-volunteer Food on Foot team could raise its… Read more
I’m of an age I can say, in earnest, I’ve seen a lot of stuff in my time. I’ve heard that all my life from the older generations before me. I’… Read more
As Encore Theatrical Company continues it’s #EncoreIntermission digital campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic, the group is looking forward to… Read more
As businesses and governments across Tennessee continue phased reopening following the coronavirus-related shutdown, plans are emerging to hel… Read more
Much like last year’s GO TELL Crusade that united many Lakeway Area churches, a local coalition of Baptist and non-denominational churches met… Read more
The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives released guidance for faith communities Friday on gathering together in houses … Read more
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- Tribune adjusts office hours, will continue Monday online only editions
- Carson-Newman donates mattresses
- It is common sense to keep schools closed
- Healthcare providers plan to restart services
- GSMNP will open incrementally beginning May 9
- Lee: Hair salons and barbershops can reopen May 6
- UT announces three-phase plan to reopen
- A full-scale reopening is dependent upon a safe reopening for everyone
- Lee announces guidelines for reopening
- Bishop Taylor: Holston UMC churches to remain closed
- Bishop Taylor: Holston UMC churches to remain closed
- Jefferson officials plan parade for graduates
- Fear in the time of coronavirus
- Jefferson County will throw parade, conduct digital graduation for seniors
- Restaurants reopen to dine-in customers
- Hawkins Commission Meeting postponed
- Over 700 Lakeway Area residents tested at Walters State Expo Center
- Walters State reschedules commencement exercises
- Newspapers could use help as well
- Urgent Team now offers telemedicine virtual health visits
- Smoky Mountain nurses provide joy to nursing home patients
- Stimulus scams calls are on rise; but a deterrent is available: just hang up
- Expo to host drive-up testing event
- Panther Creek State Park to reopen Friday
- Johnston gives update on Jefferson schools
- Atkins discusses Grainger graduation plan
- Dodging a boulder
- Jokes about virus impact on country doesn’t make the situation better
- Cocke schools opt to remain closed for remainder of academic year
- Testing numbers released from weekend events
- Children’s agencies seek programming alternatives in era of COVID-19
- Lee: State set to reopen
- China’s Wuhan virology lab must be investigated
- Seasonal discombobulation
- Lee: Safer at home order to expire April 30
- Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
- Red Dragon takes martial arts education online
- Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms
- Ingenuity and compassion has become hallmarks responses to lockdown
- Tusculum nursing students in NY helping with COVID-19 care
- Local organizations coordinate to keep Hamblen needy fed
- Bush Brothers workers test positive
- MEDIC seeks virus survivors for plasma treatment
- Rogersville Fourth of July Celebration cancelled
- What price victory in the coronavirus war?
- Park, Pray and Praise set for Friday
- Jefferson schools to resume meal distributions Friday
- Cocke school board meets via teleconference; await decision by governor on remaining school term
- Democratic primary postponement was never an option
- Privacy cannot become a victim of coronavirus
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