Rogersville Judge Snubbed As Knoxville Lawyer Lands Appeals Court Seat
Rogersville Judge William E. Phillips II was among three finalists for the Tennessee Court of Appeals, but Gov. Bill Lee appointed Rachel Park Hurt to the Eastern Section. The decision follows public interviews and a short, local selection process.
Sweetwater Hospital's Labor and Delivery Services Closure Prompts Mass Resignation of Nurses Amid Community Concern
Sweetwater Hospital Association is closing its labor and delivery department due to provider coverage issues, financial strains, and low patient volumes. The closure has led to a mass resignation of nurses and concerns about community impact.
ORNL, Type One Energy, and University of Tennessee Forge Partnership for Pioneering Fusion Energy Research Facility
ORNL, Type One Energy, and UT are collaborating to establish a high-heat flux facility for fusion energy research in East Tennessee, aimed at accelerating the development of materials for fusion reactors.
Johnson City Prepares for Winter Weather as Public Works to Apply Brine and Readies 4,000 Tons of Salt for Snow Removal
Johnson City Public Works prepares for snowy weekend with brine, has sufficient salt supplies, and plans to use trucks across nine zones for snow removal in shifts, asking for public patience.












