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Park program welcomes people with disabilities into the backcountry | Word from the Smokies
Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When she wasn’t exploring the stunningly diverse landscape of nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she was giving it her all on the soccer field. In adulthood, she became a wildland firefighter for the National Park Service. Then, in...
Report: Cocke County among worst in child abuse/neglect
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth released its 2024 County Profiles in Child Well-Being report and the numbers present a sobering picture of child well-being in Cocke County. (The full report can be viewed online at www.tn.gov/tccy/data-and-research/ county-profiles.html.) Once again Cocke County ranked No. 95 out of 95 counties in the number of children who are victims of abuse or neglect per 1,000 people. This total is unfortunately consistent with last year’s numbers indicating the county’s child abuse problem remains high. ...
Seven arrested following investigation into illegal sale of narcotics
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tn. (WYMT) - On July 22,, detectives with the Claiborne County Narcotics Division along with two other teams executed a narcotics search warrant at 738 Cape Norris Rd in New Tazewell, Tennessee. During the execution of the search warrant, detectives found methamphetamine packaged for resale, mushrooms, marijuana and...
As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future
That's a no for me. Audience members make the feelings clear about Gov. Bill Lee's school voucher plan. (Photo: John Partipilo) Two years ago, Maryville Republican Bryan Richey pulled off a major upset, taking down a seven-term incumbent while raising a fraction of the money his opponent did. The seemingly...
WEATHER 7-25-2024 Rains Taper Off
More pop-ups as we get into the weekend than widespread. Sunday we will see rain chances on the rise again. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
'More united than ever': TN Democrats weigh in on Biden's historical drop from election
On the heels of President Joe Biden's decision to bow out from the presidential race, Democrats in West Tennessee are sharing their thoughts on the historic announcement. In a statement on Sunday afternoon, Biden declared he would no longer be seeking re-election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. "I believe...
Sports briefs: Chiefs’ mattress fundraiser is July 27
ROGERSVILLE — The Cherokee football team will host a mattress fundraiser on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school gym. Anyone in the market for a new mattress, pillows, sheets or other sleeping items is invited to stop in. Learn more about the mattress fundraiser at https://vimeo.com/637591323. The football team is also selling the annual Mobuck discount cards. Anyone interested in purchasing one can reach out to any football player. ...
Child safe, mother in custody after Endangered Child Alert, TBI says
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an Endangered Child Alert for an 11-month-old missing out of Kingsport on Wednesday night. TBI said Dreama Powell was last seen with her mother, Taylor Powell, and a warrant was obtained for Taylor, charging her with Custodial Interference. Officials with...
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