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Flyboys Cruise To Win Over Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY — Early success helped carry the Greeneville Flyboys over the Johnson City Doughboys in a 7-2 win on Wednesday in Johnson City, pushing them further ahead of their Division West rivals with a 15-8 record. The Flyboys kicked things off with four runs in the opening inning. Leadoff hitter Tyler Inge started the game with a line drive single to center field. Then Brodie Johnston sent a pitch over the fence for a two-run home run, immediately setting the tone for the rest...
Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee were high school sweethearts | Police chief gives new details
HINESVILLE, Ga. — A Georgia police chief is dealing with tragedy after two members of the Hinesville Fire Department were found dead inside a car across state lines in Tennessee on Sunday. Hinesville Police Chief Tracey Howard told WJCL 22 News in Savannah he knew Chandler Kuhbander and Raegan...
2025 linebacker Christian Gass includes Tennessee in top three
2025 linebacker prospect Christian Gass named his top three schools. Gass’ top three schools are Tennessee, Georgia and USC, according to Chad Simmons of On3. He also announced his commitment date will be July 20. The 6-foot-2.5, 215 pound four-star linebacker prospect is from Eastside High School in Covington,...
An explainer for the Aug. 1 election in Loudon County
The presidential election is coming up in November, but there’s another important election happening before that. On Aug. 1, Loudon County residents will vote in federal, state, county and, for some, city races. Early voting runs from July 12 to July 27. When at the polls, voters can choose to receive a Democratic ballot, a Republican ballot, or a non-party ballot. Party ballots will include primary items along with general...
Recognizing impact of CROWN ACT in Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - July 3 is Crown Day, commemorating the signing of the first Crown Act legislation in 2019. The law prohibits discrimination, based on hairstyle and hair texture. The legislation passed in 13 states including Tennessee, but one local lawmaker said it’s still an uphill battle. The...
Marian Conquest gets royal treatment for 90th birthday
It has been two years since I wrote a human interest story on Erwin resident Marian Conquest for The Erwin record. At the time, Marian was 88. Recently, she turned 90 years young. When I say young, it’s because she is such an inspiration to all that know her. Her actions certainly defy what some people might think of as “old age.”
Williams sworn in as new Mount Carmel municipal judge
Kingsport attorney Jim Williams was sworn in Thursday as Mount Carmel’s municipal judge after being unanimously approved in May. Williams replaces former Judge Terry Risner, who lost his license to practice law in Tennessee in March. Williams practices out of Jim Williams and Associates in Kingsport. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the areas of child custody and support, conservatorship, juvenile law and bankruptcy. He is also a...
Juneteenth celebration draws hundreds in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, TN — As the country gears up for fourth of July festivities, the sweet residue left from the Juneteenth celebrations of total freedom still linger. The moving of the MLK parade from January to June by the Martin Luther King Commemorative Committee has proven to be a success in it’s second year as over 75 groups participated in the march from Chilhowee Park to Walter Hardy Park where the Juneteenth celebration continued.
Franklin alum AJ Russell wins College World Series ring with Tennessee
An elbow injury kept AJ Russell sidelined for most of the season, but the pitcher from Franklin left the College World Series with an unforgettable memory as Tennessee won its first national championship in baseball. It was agonizing for the 6-foot-6 sophomore not to be on the mound in Omaha,...
Knoxville Braces for Heat Wave with Storm Chances Ahead, NWS Issues Advisory
The National Weather Service in Knoxville has issued today's weather forecast, indicating a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon. Conditions are expected to remain mostly sunny and hot with high temperatures nearing 94 degrees, and heat index values potentially reaching a sweltering 102 degrees. In the morning, the calm conditions are slated to give way to a light southwestern breeze of around 5 mph. As per the update, this July 4th could pose heat-related risks, especially during afternoon peak heat hours.
Finding new homes for hellbenders on the Watauga River
During his seven-year stint as MountainTrue’s High Country regional director and Watauga Riverkeeper Andy Hill has planted thousands of native plants, sampled water at streams across the region, reviewed reams of pages of government policy, and spent many hours on porches with local land stewards. He’s also helped remove two dams and transplant protected hellbenders.
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