Washington County Superintendent To Retire
Washington County Schools Superintendent Jerry Boyd says he plans to retire in June of 2027. Boyd informed the school board months ago to give members time to search for a replacement as the district begins planning for its next superintendent.
Read MoreSeven Hawkins County Teachers Honored
Seven Hawkins County teachers have been recognized by the Niswonger Foundation as part of its 2025-2026 Job-Embedded Course Cohort. The year-long program helps educators who entered teaching through nontraditional career paths gain classroom support and mentoring.
Read MoreCattleman’s Corner Construction Begins
Construction is underway on the new Cattleman’s Corner development in downtown Morristown. The project will bring restaurants, a hotel, spa and rooftop bar to the former Parks-Belk and Bradley building site, with the first phase expected to open in August.
Read MoreSuspect Found Dead
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a suspect they were seeking, Michael Marrison, has been found dead after a multi-agency search in Hawkins County. Marrison had been added to the TBI’s Most Wanted list and faced charges involving a minor. Authorities did not release details about how or where he was found.
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