June 3, 2026
News
Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty Thursday to killing one person and injuring a dozen others in a 2025 firebombing attack on a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
ATLANTA (AP) — Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in sailing and a World Serieswinning owner in baseball.
First Baptist of Morristown hosts National Day of Prayer event
BY WADE LITTLETON Tribune Staff Writer
Sen. Hagerty makes stop in Morristown
BY WADE LITTLETON Tribune Staff Writer
Walters State celebrates academic excellence
Karina Mesa Ramirez, a pre-imaging science major from Sevierville, received the President’s Outstanding Student Award during the college’s Honors Banquet.
‘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.
Downtown Rutledge Steering Committee begins training for Downtowns program
NASHVILLE – Members of the Downtown Rutledge Steering Committee for the Tennessee Downtowns program recently traveled to Nashville for an initial training session to kick off Round 10 of the program.
ADL reports a sharp drop in US antisemitic incidents in 2025, driven by a steep fall on campuses
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of antisemitic incidents in the United States tallied by the Anti-Defamation League declined sharply in 2025 — the first drop in five years — due in part to what the ADL said was a dramatic decrease of incidents on college campuses.
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
LONDON (AP) — A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home.