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Christina Hall Claims Husband Josh Made Shady Financial Moves the Day After She Told Him She Wanted a Divorce
The HGTV star filed documents on Wednesday claiming Josh changed the bank account receiving "over $35,000" in payments from her Tennessee rental properties to his own
Longtime optometrist, former state rep Nathan Ford dies at 97
Dr. Nathan F. Ford, longtime optometrist, former state representative and lifelong Cocke Countian died July 22. He was 97. Born May 23, 1927, to John G. Ford and Anna Davis Ford, he was the 10th of 12 children born to the couple in the Cocke County mountains. Instead of going to Class Night with the Cocke County High School Class of 1945, his mother and he took the bus to Knoxville where she gave permission for him to enlist in the U.S. Navy. He served...
Meeting on proposed Marshall septage detention/treatment facility continued to August
MARSHALL - Deliberations will carry over into August in Matthew Ponder's appeal of the county's decision to deny him a permit for a proposed septage detention/treatment facility at his Zenina Farms Drive property in Marshall. The Madison County Board of Adjustment will meet Aug. 28 at 4:30 p.m. for a special meeting...
Fence dispute results in Taser-aided arrest
A dispute between neighbors over a fence escalated on Monday, July 22, with a 71-year-old man arrested after being tased by a Cocke County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy. According to a CCSO incident report, Deputy Austin Ladd was dispatched to Weeping Cherry Way in Newport regarding a property dispute. He was met by the complainants, Ricky Norton and Deborah Norton, who advised their neighbor Steven Norton, 71, (it was not stated in the report whether Steven was related to Ricky and Deborah). Deborah Norton stated...
Hot Springs venue to bring theater camp for adults with special needs to Black Mountain
HOT SPRINGS - Hot Springs and Black Mountain are teaming up to offer a theater camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When Rare Bird Farm founder Farrah Hoffmire and her husband Mitchell Davis came to Madison County, one of Hoffmire's top priorities was to continue her work with adults with...
Court records: Madison Board of Elections director's blood alcohol was .14; limit is .08
MARSHALL - Court records have revealed new information in Madison County Board of Elections Director Jacob Ray's DWI arrest. Ray, 30, of Marshall, was arrested by North Carolina State Highway Patrol shortly after 10:45 p.m. July 13 after he ran off the side of the road and down an embankment along Walnut...
2 arrested after truck stolen from Hamblen County found at tire shop in White Pine
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WATE) — A truck reported stolen out of Hamblen County was recovered Thursday afternoon at a White Pine tire shop, according to the White Pine Police Department. The department shared that White Pine Police Chief Chad Cotter noticed the truck fitting the description of a stolen vehicle from Hamblen County, and notified […]
Combination of talent, culture to drive ETSU football in 2024
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WJHL) – Division I college football is nearly back, as schools begin fall camp as early as this week. That’s the case for ETSU, led by first-year head coach Tre Lamb. He and a pair of players got acquainted with the Southern Conference at Media Day this past week. It also gave the […]
Pommel horse specialist Nedoroscik delivers for U.S gymnastics team in Paris; JC native Malone out
PARIS (AP) — Stephen Nedoroscik did his job for the U.S. men’s gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, nailing his one routine and then focusing on cheering and delivering water to his teammates. With no room for mistake and about 45 seconds to make an impression on judges, the pommel horse specialist – […]
Johnson City Public Library celebrates yearly LibCon Convention
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Leaders of the Johnson City Public Library celebrated their 6th yearly LibCon convention on Saturday July 27th. This year's convention theme was adventure and it showcased local vendors, games, karaoke, and a cosplay contest. Organizers say their main goal is to provide a sense...
Petworks pauses cat adoptions, intake after positive feline distemper test results
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Petworks Animal Services in Kingsport said cat adoptions and intakes at its facility have been paused for at least 14 days after a mother cat and her kittens tested positive for panleukopenia, otherwise known as feline distemper. According to a post by the shelter, a mother and her kittens that recently […]
Sports briefs: Lady Falcons basketball plans golf scramble
CHURCH HILL — The Volunteer High School Lady Falcons basketball team will host a golf scramble to raise funds for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Bays Mountain Golf Course. The fee is $200 per team for the four-person scramble. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. A mulligan package is available. There’ll also be a closest to pin contest on hole No. 6 and longest drive contest on hole No. 5. ...
College notes: UT announces next step in Neyland development
KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee announced the next big step in the process of transforming the waterfront at Neyland Stadium on Wednesday by issuing its notice of intent to award the Neyland Entertainment District project to the 865 Neyland Project Team. The group consists of experts in real estate development and sports entertainment, led by Dixon Greenwood, along with Jake Miller, Taylor Gray, the Hartland Hotel Group, and Johnson Architecture. ...
Bristol Tennessee's new trash pickup policy leaves residents frustrated
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The City of Bristol, Tennessee implemented a new trash pick-up policy and many residents are unhappy with the changes. Now we’re requesting our residents to make an appointment to have those items picked up. Whereas previously they would've just been picked up on the same day as the regular trash, said Director of Community Relations for the City of Bristol Tennessee, Jon Luttrell.
Blake Adams gets off to a hot start at the 74th annual Ridgefields Invitational
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the best tournaments in the region teed off Friday morning in Kingsport. The 74th annual Ridgefield Invitationals was headlined by defending Ridgefield Invitational champion Brandon Worley and two-time winner Lucas Armstrong. Course superintendent and two-time champion Lucas Armstrong on hole 13, par 3, just off the green trying to […]
Sunset Gardens closure investigation surrounds facility manager
Many in the area were shocked when Sunset Gardens, a regional assisted living facility in Johnson County, suddenly closed. The closure of the facility has raised many questions about its operation and management. In a written release, Ballad Health stated that its facilities now care for 15 of the 18...
An overnight success after 18 years: Jose Castillo hosts Team USA House
Johnson City native Jose Castillo has always felt at home on stage. "I feel like I was born with a microphone in my hand. I've always been asked to stand up and talk," he says. However, turning his talent for public speaking into a career happened a bit later. "The...
New details discovered in sudden closure of assisted living facility in Mountain City
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Sunset Gardens, an assisted living facility in Mountain City, was suddenly closed Wednesday between 3 and 4 p.m. News 5 has uncovered new details involving the owner and administrator of the facility, Wendy Henley. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, Henley has faced disciplinary action.
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