June 3, 2026
News
MPD announces graduation traffic pattern
The last days of school are here for Hamblen County students. Seniors and their families are preparing for graduation.
WHO chief concerned over ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday expressed concern over the 'scale and speed' of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported the suspected death toll had risen to 134, with more than 500 suspected cases.
Nunan presented Publication Excellence Award
Karen L Nunan, President of the Hamblen County Genealogical Society, was awarded a Publication Excellence Award at the East Tennessee Historical Society’s Award Night on May 5, at the East Tennessee History Center in Knoxville.
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.
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim the growing popularity of vacation cruises, according to industry representatives and travel experts.
Hamblen E-9-1-1 announces non-emergency numbers
Hamblen County Emergency Communications (9-1-1) is announcing the launch of new telephone numbers dedicated exclusively to administrative calls, non emergency inquiries, and alarm company reporting.
Wilson Livestock Market receives $100K grant
House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) announced this week $100,000 in grant funding was awarded to the Wilson Livestock Market.
Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia accused of ignoring warnings that a 6-yearold student brought a loaded gun to school that was later used to shoot his first grade teacher.
Lincoln Heights celebrates 50 years of memories, community and school pride
For one evening, the halls of Lincoln Heights Middle School were filled with something even bigger than nostalgia.
Hamblen BOE to hold Special Budget Meeting
The Hamblen County Board of Education will have a special called budget work session at 5 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.