Tax deadlines extended due to COVID-19
In light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Department of Revenue has extended the tax filing and payment deadlines for certain taxes. The filing […]
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Jobless claims numbers show unprecedented increase
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced Thursday that the state experienced an unprecedented spike in new initial unemployment claims. Tennesseans filed 39,096 […]
Governor Lee signs Executive Order 20
Thursday, Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 20 to ensure Tennessee can further mobilize health care workers to fight COVID-19. The executive order accomplishes the following actions, […]
Morristown duo charged in burglaries
Following the investigation of Morristown Hamblen law enforcement, a man and woman have been charged in connection with multiple burglaries going back to […]
Tennessee schools to remain closed through at least April 24
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday said schools will be out for at least two more weeks than originally anticipated – urging them […]
Evelyn Boswell’s grandmother back in jail
The grandmother of Evelyn Boswell is back behind bars. Evelyn was the 15 month old toddler whose remains were found on a family […]
Food City CEO blames ”panic buying” for emptying their shelves
Food City President and CEO Steve Smith said Tuesday that panic buying is “the leading contributor” to shortages at its stores. Smith, in an online news […]
Great Smoky National Park officials close most areas through April 30
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) – Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that all park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and the Spur, will close for […]
Walters State Police Academy Class 115 honors announced
Walters State Community College’s Police Academy Class 115 graduated on March 24, 2020. Morristown Police Department’s (MPD) newest officers, Jason Alexander, Blake Bain, Hunter Donahoo, […]
Businesses close, restaurants ordered to go carry-out only
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 17 calling for businesses across the state to utilize alternative business models beginning March 23 until midnight Central […]