June 3, 2026
News
Jefferson Memorial Celebrates 2,000 Cath Lab Procedures
Jefferson Memorial Hospital announced a significant milestone this week as the hospital’s Cath Lab has officially completed more than 2,000 procedures since opening three years ago.
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters sued on Wednesday to block anyone — including Jan. 6, 2021, rioters — from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions.
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.
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.
Unearth A Story: Summer Reading Program 2026 at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library
This summer, the Parrott-Wood Memorial Library invites children of all ages to embark on an exciting journey of discovery with the 2026 Summer Reading Program, themed “Unearth A Story.”
Covenant Health welcomes new chief nursing officer to Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
Covenant Health is excited to welcome Laura Kaszer, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, as the new chief nursing officer at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System.
A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
NEW YORK (AP) — A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures said Tuesday it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment — a development that was met with mixed reviews from scientists and critics of its de-extinction mission.
OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After prevailing in its court fight with Elon Musk, OpenAI — the ChatGPT maker valued at $852 billion — remains on track for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings in history.
Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North America’s busiest commuter rail system
NEW YORK (AP) — Negotiators on Monday reached a deal to end the strike that stalled service on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America.