June 3, 2026
News
Joint proclamation to Honor National Police Week
Hamblen County Mayor Chris Cutshaw and City Mayor Gary Chesney presented a joint proclamation to officially recognize the week of May 10th-16th as National Police Week.
Covenant Health’s Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System Earns Another ‘A’ Safety Grade
Covenant Health’s Morristown- Hamblen Healthcare System has earned another “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group. This marks the seventh consecutive “A” grade the hospital has received.
C-N, UT’s Baker School announce transfer agreement
From Contributed Reports JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman University officials and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Howard H. Baker, Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs announced this week a new academic partnership in public administration.
City discusses proposal to realign South Bellwood Road for further development
The supporting elements for retail development along the Merchants Greene Boulevard corridor continue to grow as more land is claimed for use.
Lakeway Area
Lakeway Area students named to Cumberlands’ President List for Spring 2026 Semester
Morristown moving towards redistricting wards
Morristown City Administrator Andrew Ellard is encouraging residents to participate in an important public input process regarding the City’s upcoming ward redistricting efforts.
Sanctis receives degree from Alaska-Fairbanks
Sanctis receives degree from Alaska-Fairbanks
Blurred Lines?
Clockwise from top left: A woman protests outside the House chamber before a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Nashville. House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, smiles after a House committee meeting during a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Nashville. Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, second from left, walks with his brother KeShaun Pearson, as he is arrested and removed from the House gallery during a special session of the state legislature. Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill, arrives to the House chamber wearing a Trump flag for a special session of the state legislature.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive set for Saturday
Residents of Grainger and Hamblen counties are encouraged to take part in the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive this Saturday, May 9 by placing a bag of nonperishable food items next to their mailbox for pickup.