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“Never a Bad Day.” That promotional slogan for the Pacific Coast resort city of Puerto Vallarta was true until Feb. 22, 2026. That day was a quiet Sunday until members of a Mexican drug cartel shut the city down in dramatic fashion.
Leaders from across the Tennessee River Valley gathered today at the Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur for Anchored in Alabama, a celebration of partnerships that are expanding access to outdoor recreation, community vitality and economic opportunity along the Tennessee River.
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and cleanup contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) are making significant headway preparing one of the most challenging facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex for demolition.
On March 6, 2026, the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) confirmed a heartwarming and reassuring event— a healthy newborn was surrendered at the Safe Haven Baby Box located at Station 17.
During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talks about Read Across America Day, the Hero’s Hill Challenge, and more.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is warning consumers about a recent uptick in auto scams involving unsuspecting consumers who agree to sell their vehicles to purported buyers via Facebook Marketplace.
Two small milestones at a City Council meeting signaled how managing trash and recycling is changing for the better. |
1:09 pm, Mar 9, 2026
For my part, I would like to confirm our unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends. -Putin
1:06 pm, Mar 9, 2026
Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old-world order. -EU's vonder Leyen
1:02 pm, Mar 9, 2026
Three U.S. B‑52 strategic bombers have landed at RAF Fairford in Britain, potentially indicating preparation for heavy strikes in Iran. -Intel
12:55 pm, Mar 9, 2026
From the very first day, we have been engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts. So far, we have held talks with 16 leaders in order to find a way out of the crisis before it escalates further. - Turkish President Erdogan on Iran
11:26 am, Mar 9, 2026
The Department of State is designating the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and intends to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective March 16, 2026. -Marco Rubio
11:09 am, Mar 8, 2026
Since February 28, over 32,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East.
These figures do not include the many Americans who have safely relocated to other countries or those who have departed the Middle East but are still in transit back to the United States.
The Department of State has completed nearly two dozen charter flights and has safely evacuated thousands of Americans from the Middle East. -Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson
4:11 pm, Mar 5, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Egypt’s support in helping U.S. citizens safely return home through Egypt. They also discussed the continued threats the Iranian regime poses to regional stability, and other developments in the region.
2:30 pm, Mar 5, 2026
Houthi leader in Yemen, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, says they stand with Iran and are ready to act at any moment.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has called for an immediate ceasefire by all parties involved in the conflict around Iran.
The U.S. Department of State is taking historic action to assist American citizens, who wish to depart the Middle East, return to the United States. The Department has opened a crisis intake form for American citizens in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. To receive departure assistance information from the Department of State about available aviation and ground transportation options, please fill out this form.
The U.S. State Department will continue to actively assist any American citizen abroad, who wishes to depart the Middle East. Americans in the Middle East who need assistance can call the U.S. Department of State 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss recent developments in Iran and throughout the Middle East. The Secretary told the Foreign Minister that attacks on Turkey’s sovereign territory were unacceptable and pledged full support from the United States. Both leaders reiterated the continued strength of the bilateral relationship. -Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. The leaders discussed the recent developments in Iran and the broader Middle East region. The leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Cyprus. -Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott
Spain leaders have agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military. The U.S. military is coordinating with its counterparts in Spain.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to discuss recent developments in Iran and the broader Middle East region. The leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Italy.
To deliver Americans who are in the Middle East and in need of assistance: It is very important – and I ask this of the networks as well – it is important for you to, please, put both the website and the phone numbers on your screens, because we need – we need to know where you are. We need to know – we need to have contact information for Americans who need assistance. They have to register with us, because as these options begin to open up, and as they open up, we have to be able to call you; we have to be able to reach you; we have to be able to know where you’re staying so we can get this information to you and coordinate appropriately. And it’ll be a variety of methods: charter flights, military flights and transports, expanded commercial opportunities, and in some cases, land routes that will allow them to go to neighboring countries that might have open airports at that point. - Marco Rubio |
