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Shower facilities available to Cocke County residents
With water service being out for those relying on Newport Utilities, several area companies and community centers are opening their shower facilities to county residents are no charge. The following is a list of shower facilities that the Plain Talk has been able to confirm as of Monday. Sandvik, which supplies mining and rock excavation equipment, has one shower available at its location at 3307 Old Airport Road in White...
Food City, Eastman join United Way in fundraising campaign for flood relief
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Food City and the Eastman Foundation are working together along with the United Ways of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to raise money for flood relief throughout the region. On Monday, Food City and Eastman announced they would work with local broadcasting groups to host the fundraising campaign. Food City […]
Newport Medical Center remains open
The local hospital is open for business. Tennova Newport Medical Center (TNMC) had two tanker trucks of water delivered so they could operate as usual. The water is also keeping Tennova Newport Convalescent Center up and running as well. “Our community is facing significant challenges and we are committed to doing our part to assist in keeping medical services available during this difficult time,” said TNMC CEO Scott Williams. “We are grateful for the dedication of our employees and healthcare providers who are working tirelessly...
Ballpark future: Proposals being accepted to redevelop Smokies Stadium site in Kodak
KODAK, Tenn. — Just weeks after the baseball season ended, Smokies Stadium in Kodak is up for sale and redevelopment. The Sevierville Industrial Development Board issued notice Monday that the 30-acre site off Interstate's 40 Exit 407 is available for purchase and conversion into whatever a developer wants to propose. The deadline to submit proposals is 4 p.m. Nov. 15.
UPDATE: More schedule changes announced
UPDATE: The announcement that schools will remain closed in Hawkins County on Wednesday, Oct. 2, has brought a new round of schedule changes for area sports teams. TUESDAY, OCT. 1 The Volunteer soccer game and senior night festivities against University High have been postponed. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 ...
New Tazewell children’s author wins Red Letter Awards
By Zach Compton Contributing Writer New Tazewell children’s author Candida Sullivan recently won two awards for her book “Zippy’s Club Journal” at the Red Letter Awards, a Tennessee based awards show that recognizes outstanding contributions in Christian media. The Red Letter Awards were hosted in Lebanon, Tennessee on September 21st where Sullivan received both their […] The post New Tazewell children’s author wins Red Letter Awards appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
‘It’ll bring you to tears’ Rep. Jeremy Faison details flooding devastation, response in Cocke County
As Cocke County and other areas of East Tennessee have been working to clean up the damage left behind by storms late last week, State Rep. Jeremy Faison is working alongside the community he represents.
Middle school golf coming to Rogersville
ROGERSVILLE — Cherokee golf coach Kelli Ann Lawson is embarking on a new endeavor, with the launch of middle school golf in the Rogersville area of Hawkins County. Golf tryouts for interested student-athletes from Rogersville City, Bulls Gap, Rogersville Middle and Clinch will be held Oct. 7-8 at 4:30 p.m. at McDonald Hills Golf Course in Rogersville. Middle school golf is a spring sport in Tennessee, opposite the fall high school season Lawson coaches at Cherokee. ...
Region 1-AA golf rescheduled
KINGSPORT — The Region 1-AA Tournament, originally scheduled for Monday, Sept. 30, is now set for Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Ridgefields Country Club. At stake for competitors is a trip to the TSSAA state golf tournament. In both girls’ and boys’ competition, the regional championship team and the top three individuals (not on the winning team) will advance to the TSSAA Division 1 Class AA boys’ and girls’ state golf tournaments Oct. 10-11 at the Sevierville Golf Club. ...
Prep Monday: Betsy slides past East; Lady Toppers win on senior night
(WJHL) – A handful of rescheduled football games and volleyball matchups took center stage on Monday night. In Bluff City, Elizabethton served as the home team in Sullivan East’s stadium. Fans of both squads helped raise $5,420 to benefit the Carter Compassion Center at the gate. On the field, the Cyclones scored four touchdowns in […]
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