June 3, 2026
News
ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Local TV stations owned by ABC across the United States blasted the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for launching an “unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional” early review of their broadcast licenses as a dispute between the network and the Trump-controlled agency intensifies.
LDS Church, Central Services to host America250 Food Distribution June 4
Many events are taking place in anticipation of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Flood victim identified as Bybee woman
By Jessica Greene, Tribune Correspondent The woman who lost her life during Thursday morning’s flash flooding in Cocke County has been identified as Teresa Diane Young, 64, of Bybee. Cocke…
Dandridge fatal shooting under investigation
From Staff Reports An investigation is underway into a fatal shooing that occurred Thursday night at Riverfront Circle in Dandridge. Shortly after 10 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a Dandridge…
Fire claims the life of Russelville Woman
By Jessica Greene, Tribune Correspondent A woman died Friday morning following a house fire in the 5700 block of Old Russellville Pike in Hamblen County. The East Hamblen County Volunteer…
Documents reveal murder attempt against Grainger School Board member accused in statutory rape of teenager
From Staff Reports A grand jury has returned three additional indictments against Steve Blanken, a suspended Grainger County School Board member. Grainger County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Blanken on Wednesday. Austin…
Hooked: Vols down Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY – Seventh-seeded Tennessee rallied behind a dominant outing from Sage Mardjetko on Thursday afternoon at Devon Park, defeating No. 2-seeded Texas, 6-3, in the opening round of the Women’s College World Series.
For the Fallen
Bewley’s Chapel tradition honors sacrifice, faith and Community
Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the 'Friends' star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.
Between the Lakes Blues returns Saturday
The Between the Lake Blues Festival will take place Saturday, May 30, from noon to 6 p.m. at Rose Center, 442 W. Second North St., Morristown. Admission is $15, and children 12 and younger will be admitted free.