July 13, 2026
News
OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After prevailing in its court fight with Elon Musk, OpenAI — the ChatGPT maker valued at $852 billion — remains on track for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings in history.
A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
NEW YORK (AP) — A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures said Tuesday it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment — a development that was met with mixed reviews from scientists and critics of its de-extinction mission.
Covenant Health welcomes new chief nursing officer to Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
Covenant Health is excited to welcome Laura Kaszer, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, as the new chief nursing officer at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System.
Unearth A Story: Summer Reading Program 2026 at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library
This summer, the Parrott-Wood Memorial Library invites children of all ages to embark on an exciting journey of discovery with the 2026 Summer Reading Program, themed “Unearth A Story.”
Application period for CFCF grants for naturebased projects ends June 19
Clinch-Powell Rural Community and Development Organization, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, is awarding up to $85,000 in Cumberland Forest Community Fund (CFCF) grants for nature-based projects to begin September 2026.
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.
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.
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.
MPD announces graduation traffic pattern
The last days of school are here for Hamblen County students. Seniors and their families are preparing for graduation.
Walters State Community College announces free summer camps
Don’t let your kids be bored this summer!