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🌱 Wartburg community remembers the life of Kermit Helton Wright Jr.
Wartburg, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Wartburg! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Wartburg community remembers the life of Kermit Helton Wright Jr.
- How Wartburg nearly rallied after losing nine starters Friday night
- What investigators uncovered behind the recent threats to Wartburg schools
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kermit Helton 'Hotrod' Wright, Jr., 59 (3bmedianews.com) — Wartburg residents are mourning the passing of Kermit Helton “Hotrod” Wright Jr., 59, who died August 27 in Knoxville and was known for his love of family and fishing. He is survived by two daughters, four grandchildren, and extended family, with a private memorial to be held later. Davis Funeral Home in Wartburg is handling arrangements and condolences online. 
• Rockwood overwhelms Wartburg (themountainpress.com) — Wartburg football fans saw the Bulldogs fall 41–24 at home to rival Rockwood, despite an electric opening kickoff return and a strong second half. Coaches from both sides praised their players but noted costly mistakes and Wartburg’s mounting injuries, with the Bulldogs at one point missing nine starters. Full offensive and defensive stats highlight standout Wartburg performances.
• Threats to Wartburg Schools (scnoneida.net) — Wartburg families are being reassured after bomb and hostage threats against Wartburg Central High and Middle Schools were investigated and deemed either a hoax or contained, with suspects identified and charges pending. Multiple agencies, from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office to state Homeland Security, swept the high school campus and added extra deputies, as officials warn that school threats statewide are increasingly triggering major responses.
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- What does reported crime look like across Tennessee?
TBI has released Crime in Tennessee 2025, our annual statewide overview of crime data submitted by law enforcement agencies across Tennessee. The… (Nextdoor )
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Harriman
- LCSO Det. Khristian Kirkland: A busy man of 27 at work & home (knoxtntoday.com)
- Harriman struggles at Oneida (themountainpress.com)
- Renay Crudup, 59 (3bmedianews.com)
Oliver Springs
- Phillips sworn in as Roane County sheriff (roanecounty.com)
- Joanna Graham Johnson, Oliver Springs (bbbtv12.com)
Kingston
- Kingston cross-country team runs Cherokee Classic (themountainpress.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don’t you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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