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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans.

President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton Monday to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a notable comeback for the former Navy SEAL who was fired from his role as FEMA’s temporary leader last year after he defended its existence.

Families across Cocke County will get an opportunity to kick off summer – and summer learning – at the Spring Into Summer Reading Festival at Cocke County High School’s Hedrick Field in Newport this Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – a free high-energy event with books, literacy activities, and family fun.

Get ready for a summer full of creativity, adventure, and fun at Boys and Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley. Their Club Craft: Build. Explore. Create.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.

The Morristown Utilities Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting this week, covering routine business items including financial reports, infrastructure updates and project approvals.

Clinch Powell’s Appalachia CARES AmeriCorps program is currently recruiting for the summer season in Newport and in downtown Rutledge.