July 13, 2026
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WSCC to offer CNA Class in Hancock County
Walters State Community College’s Division of Workforce Training will hold a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) class at Hancock County High School beginning July 21. An information session will be held on Wednesday, June 10, from 1-3 p.m. at Hancock County Hospital.
Tennessee governor grants Tony Carruthers one-year stay after his execution was halted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's governor granted a one-year stay of execution for Tony Carruthers after his lethal injection was halted Thursday when officials struggled to find a vein for more than an hour.
Cambodian villagers honor guardian spirits to pray for rain and good fortune
PHUM BOEUNG, Cambodia (AP) — Hundreds of Cambodians on Thursday morning honored their village's guardian spirits by holding a colorful centuries-old ceremony to pray for good fortune, rain and prosperity.
Jordan’s Russellville class wins 6/7 Challenge
Amy Jordan’s thirdgrade Class of Russellville Intermediate School recently had a day to close out the 2025-26 school year.
Nonprofits seek funding from county
Some of the nonprofit organizations of Hamblen County came before the County Commission Saturday afternoon seeking funding for FY 2027.
Hamblen BOE sets FY 2027 Budget
The Hamblen County Board of Education passed its FY 2027 budget of $145,611,723.30 Tuesday afternoon after passage was delayed a week due to a discussion related to an amendment that would affect staffing.
Lakeway Christian Academy defeats Franklin Grace, moves one win from state championship series
MURFREESBORO – Lakeway Christian moved to within one game of playing for a state championship as the Lions downed Grace Christian of Franklin 3-1 in Tuesday’s state baseball tournament.
Balanced offensive effort leads No. 23 Vols past Gamecocks in opening round of SEC Tournament
HOOVER, Ala. – No. 20/23 Tennessee opened its stay in Hoover with an 11-6 victory over South Carolina in Tuesday’s opening round of the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met, advancing to Wednesday’s second round where it will take on No. 10/12 Arkansas.
San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two teenagers who shot and killed three people in an attack on a California mosque were radicalized online where they first met and shared white supremacist views, according to authorities and writings they authored.
Son of Mango fashion chain founder posts bail over father’s fatal cliff fall
MADRID (AP) — The son of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the Spanish fashion brand Mango, posted bail of 1 million euros ($1.15 million) on Tuesday following his arrest for alleged homicide in connection with a renewed investigation into the death of his father in 2024.