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06/03/2026

05/30/2026

For only the second time in his seven-year tenure, Gov. Bill Lee exercised his veto power May 1 to block a bipartisan bill that would have increased the surcharge which funds emergency communications centers throughout the state.

For only the second time in his seven-year tenure, Gov. Bill Lee exercised his veto power May 1 to block a bipartisan bill that would have increased the surcharge which

05/30/2026

If anyone in the capacity crowd understood the commissioners they were addressing have no authority over the potential of the Alcoa South Plant site being redeveloped as a data center they never said so directly.

If anyone in the capacity crowd understood the commissioners they were addressing have no authority over the potential of the Alcoa South Plant site being redeveloped as a data center

05/30/2026

The Blount County Election Commission certified the results of the May primary elections on May 20. Some totals added a vote or two but no major alterations or changes to the outcomes from the unofficial totals released on May 5 took place.

The Blount County Election Commission certified the results of the May primary elections on May 20. Some totals added a vote or two but no major alterations or changes to

05/29/2026

Area soccer players earned All-District honors for their 2026 seasons.

Several area soccer players earned All-District honors for their 2026 seasons.

05/27/2026

A new CPA hired by then-interim acting Fire Chief Jerry Phillips believes the district may be missing more money than was reported by the Comptroller's Office in April 2025.

05/27/2026

William Blount landed on Jordan Conley, a WB alum and a former assistant basketball coach, as its next athletic director.

William Blount landed on Jordan Conley as its next athletic director, the school announced on Tuesday.

05/27/2026

At 80 years old, Wayne Atchley has slowed down, preaching at Bible Baptist Church while seated. But he's never chosen a retirement date, and that includes his longtime duties as gospel concert promoter.

At 80 years old, Wayne Atchley has slowed down, preaching at Bible Baptist Church while seated. But he’s never chosen a retirement date, and that includes his longtime duties as

05/27/2026

Parks & Recreation and area sponsors are hosting a fun-filled day of fishing for kids. Community youngsters ages 3–15 are invited to come out to the Alcoa Duck Pond with their fishing poles.

Parks & Recreation and area sponsors are hosting a fun-filled day of fishing for kids. Community youngsters ages 3–15 are invited to come out to the Alcoa Duck Pond with

05/27/2026

Owen Shutt isn't quite old enough yet to be concerned with property valuations and utility rate hikes — but he is old enough to worry about his fish, and what could happen to them if the online chatter of an AI data center becomes reality.

Owen Shutt isn’t quite old enough yet to be concerned with property valuations and utility rate hikes — but he is old enough to worry about his fish, and what