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May 26, 2026

SEVIERVILLE — Veterans, their families and other members of the community met on the Sevier County Courthouse lawn on Monday to honor and remember those who gave their lives serving in the nation’s armed forces.

Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters and Rep. Diana Harshbarger both spoke during the Memorial Day event.

April 29, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJHL) – On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers introduced the Safeguarding the Overall Protection of Minors (STOP) Act in Washington, D.C.

The act would ban gender transition procedures performed on minors, impose strict civil penalties on perpetrators and create a federal compensation fund dedicated to helping victims recover, according to a news release from Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN).

March 9, 2026
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The Rotary Club of Elizabethton recently marked a century of community service wi

February 18, 2026
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February 5, 2026

Congress has passed a series of reforms intended to lower prescription drug prices, though some industry analysts say the impact may be less than expected.

The reforms affect the operation of pharmacy benefit managers, companies that negotiate prescription drug prices for health insurers, and employer-sponsored health plans.