August 29, 2026
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District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn announces retirement
District Attorney General, Jimmy Dunn, of Tennessee’s 4th Judicial District has announced his decision to retire from public service, effective August 31, concluding more than 20 years as elected District Attorney General and nearly four decades serving the citizens of East Tennessee.
Today in HISTORY
Today is Wednesday, July 15, the 196th day of 2026. There are 169 days left in the year.
China’s June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand
HONG KONG (AP) — China's exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence, the customs agency said Tuesday.
Sections of U.S. 25/70 closed in Cocke County
Damages from flash flooding in the Lakeway Area has resulted in sections of U.S. Highway 25/70 in Cocke County to be limited to travel for the near future.
East Tennessee’s RedStitch National 12U wins Cooperstown Dreams Park Week 7 Championship
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – RedStitch National Training Academy is celebrating a historic achievement after its RedStitch National 12U baseball team captured the Cooperstown Dreams Park Week 7 Championship in Cooperstown, New York, one of the nation’s most prestigious youth baseball tournaments.
New Ground: NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace breaks ground on new dealership location
BY DREW C. ROBINSONTribune Staff WriterRusty Wallace Kia broke ground on a new site for the dealership at a ceremony held onsite at 426 Kuhn… Login to continue reading Login…
Indictments show five inmate murders, assaults and other violence at a Tennessee prison
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A grand jury returned dozens of indictments for five inmate murders, assaults against staff and inmates and other violence at a… Login to continue reading Login…
Sections of U.S. 25/70 Closed in Cocke
Damages from flash flooding in the Lakeway Area has resulted in sections of U.S. Highway 25/70 in Cocke County to be limited to travel for… Login to continue reading Login…
Outgoing Clark named Assistant City Administrator of the year
By Drew C. Robinson With more than 30 years of service to Tennessee local governments, Morristown Assistant City Manager Larry Clark has demonstrated exceptional leadership,… Login to continue reading Login…