News briefs— May 4, 2026
Baptist Hospital broke ground for its new hospital in Fayette County last week. From ...
Solid Waste to meet today. Will we hear about discussion with Brownsville?
The Haywood County Solid Waste Committee meets later today, and discussion about the department’s ...
Legislators head back to Nashville—Governor calls a special session
Governor Bill Lee announced plans to convene a special legislative session of the Tennessee ...
58 Kilograms of Cocaine Destined for West Tennessee Seized; Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison
From press release Erick Chaparro-Gamboa, 28, of Denver, Colorado, has been sentenced to federal ...
Government/schools bank $1.8 million less in sales tax so far
Sales tax revenue for governments and schools in Haywood County continues to fall. With ...
Severe weather warnings, but mostly rain after Tuesday/Wednesday storms
Strong storms late yesterday brought at least three severe thunderstorm warnings for Haywood County ...
Bone of Our Bone – Beth Tripp
A feud, in the restricted sense here used, is an armed conflict between families, ...
Quilting – Dorothy Granberry, Geneva Miller Historical Society
In the 1950s as in the 1850s and 1750s, certain times of the year ...
It’s Not Easy Being Green – Tommy Russell
One of my favorite comedians when I was young was W.C. Fields. I will ...
Protecting the President – Clayburn Peeples
As I write this (Sunday night) the media, and many of us as well, ...
Economical Tips for Raising a Garden – Carolyn Tomlin
29Haywood County gardeners know how to grow vegetables. Early settlers knew the soil conditions ...
Legislators head home for summer, Senator Walley says session productive
This year’s legislative session has ended. The Tennessee 114th General Assembly adjourned last Thursday. ...
Storms here overnight, no damage, but more on the way
There have been no reports of problems caused by overnight storms, but they did ...
Need to talk? New law loosens up what you can talk about in public meetings
The law governing public comments at meetings such as city board or county commission ...
Gun Found in Car at Haywood High School
School security protocols and equipment at work A gun was found in a student’s ...
13 yr old Letter Writing Campaign For Haywood County
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Forecasters say strong storms are possible here tonight
The National Weather Service says to expect strong storms overnight. Some storms could produce ...
Earth moved Small earthquake rattles windows here
Did you feel it? The shake was brief, but many noticed it last Thursday ...
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