August 29, 2026
News
Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding that the Justice Department’s pursuit of criminal charges was designed to punish him for challenging his mistaken deportation to El Salvador last year.
Hamblen County Commission approves Class III Landfill
The Class III Landfill proposal by Southeast Industrial Construction, LLC Owner Kenny Noah at the North American Enka/BASF facility in Lowland was passed Thursday afternoon by the Hamblen County Commission, but not before an airing of grievances from both sides.
MU announces retirement of Interim General Manager Clark Rucker
Morristown Utilities Commission announced the retirement of Clark Rucker following nearly 39 years of service to the utility and the Morristown community.
Greene County Community Club Fair held May 20
Community members gathered on May 20 at Tusculum University for a successful Community Club Fair designed to connect residents with local clubs, groups, and organizations serving Greene County and the surrounding area.
Carson Newman Graduates
The following student(s) graduated from Carson-Newman University at the conclusion of the institution’s Spring 2026 Semester. Students are listed below by hometown with the degree they received. Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman is a Christ-centered, liberal arts-based university. Located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Carson-Newman offers over 50 programs of study, as well as associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The institution’s website is cn.edu.
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
NEW YORK (AP) — After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.
Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday loosened federal rules requiring grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cooling equipment, a step that President Donald Trump said would help lower grocery costs.
US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy.