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Red Rockets defend wiffleball title
ROGERSVILLE — A year ago, a team of young guns calling themselves the Red Rockets dominated the competition to win the Rogersville Parks and Recreation Department’s wiffleball tournament and take home the very first Summer of Fun championship T-shirts. On Saturday, five of the seven original Red Rockets returned to Rogersville City Park to try to defend that title. As it turned out, team members — most of them former Cherokee athletes — hadn’t lost a step since graduation. ...
‘It’s unsettling’ | Morristown man charged with murder still on the loose
BEAN STATION, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s been more than a month since Jon Atkins and Deven McDaniel were found buried in the woods behind a home in Bean Station, and there has still not been an arrest made. Previous Coverage: Family and friends remember two men killed in Grainger...
Speeding incident leads to Erwin woman's arrest on drug charges
Washington County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested an Erwin resident on Monday morning and charged her with Schedule II drug violations for having 4.5 grams of a substance consistent with fentanyl. Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton stated in a press release that deputies were patrolling Highway 107 on July 1...
Nonticketed guests at Nashville airport can now go past security to restaurants, gates
The nostalgic era of greeting loved ones at the airplane arrival gate has returned to Nashville International Airport. The BNA Passport program launches Monday, July 1, allowing airport guests without tickets to pass beyond the security checkpoint to restaurants, shops and gates. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority initially planned to offer the...
Got fireworks? Know these rules
If you are shooting fireworks off inside the city limits of Newport, you should be aware of some basic rules contained within the city’s fireworks ordinance. The city is asking residents to please abide by these restrictions. 1) It shall be unlawful to use or explode any fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Newport except from July 3-5 on which the time shall be no later than 11 p.m. ...
Tennova Healthcare-Newport stresses fireworks safety
As Independence Day approaches, Tennova Healthcare — Newport Medical Center is emphasizing the importance of fireworks safety to prevent injuries and avoid a trip to the emergency department. While fireworks have been an integral part of Fourth of July festivities since 1777, it has not been without risk and should be handled only by experienced pyrotechnicians. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks-related incidents have led to a significant number of injuries and fatalities. In fact, in 2023, there were eight reported deaths...
Kingsport announces road closures for July 4 parade
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport announced road closures for the city’s Independence Day celebrations. In order to accommodate the Mack Riddle American Legion Independence Day Parade, which begins at 10 a.m., the following roads will be closed starting the morning of July 4 until the parade is finished: The parade will go […]
Jeff Co. alum, Kennesaw State transfer Tanner Franklin commits to Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The defending national champion Tennessee Baseball team has made its first transfer portal addition of 2025. Jefferson County alum Tanner Franklin will be coming home to Rocky Top. The Kennesaw State transfer announced the decision via social media on Tuesday. Franklin’s fastball can reach 99 miles...
July 4th fireworks events, displays in the area
Several events and fireworks displays have been planned in the area in celebration of July 4th. – The City of Elizabethton will present an Independence Day Celebration Thursday at the Covered Bridge Park. The celebration will begin at 4 p.m., and will include food trucks, a patriotic bike contest, patriotic pup pageant, free inflatables, Annual […] The post July 4th fireworks events, displays in the area appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Oversized load continues to travel through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A massive oversized load has been traveling from Kansas to Kingsport since Thanksgiving of 2023. The boiler headed for Eastman Chemical Plant has to be pulled and pushed in order to move across the region. Residents have taken to social media to follow along as the...
VIDEO: Bear roams Boones Creek apartment complex Monday morning
BOONES CREEK, Tenn. (WJHL) — A black bear was spotted roaming around the front of an apartment complex in Boones Creek on Monday. Security footage submitted by News Channel 11 viewer Angelia Gillis shows the bear sniffing around her front porch at around 9:43 a.m., then wandering off. The apartments the bear was seen at […]
UETHDA announces Energy Assistance Outreach for July
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Corporation’s LIHEAP Outreach RV will be throughout the region this month helping those needing assistance with their energy bills. LIHEAP stands for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps keep individuals and families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. For those who qualify, a […] The post UETHDA announces Energy Assistance Outreach for July appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tennessee couple has Vols announce gender of their first baby
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kayla and Michael Tennant are super Vol fans from Bristol, TN. From their wedding colors—orange and white—to getting their engagement photos inside Neyland Stadium, almost everything revolves around Tennessee sports. It all started when Kayla was growing up. "When I grew up, My family...
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