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Man donates self-help books, study Bibles to Carter County Jail
By Robert Sorrell An Elizabethton man donated several new positive books on Monday to the Carter County Jail. Louis Greene delivered the books, which he purchased from the Barnes & Noble store in Johnson City, to Carter County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Barbara Scalf and Sgt. Will Vinson. “A little bit of self-help goes a long […] The post Man donates self-help books, study Bibles to Carter County Jail appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Believe In Bristol announces Star Spangled July Fourth event schedule
Believe in Bristol has announced the upcoming schedule of events for Bristol’s annual Star Spangled July Fourth Celebration. This year’s event includes fun activities the whole family can enjoy, complete with a free Border Bash series concert, children’s activities, including free inflatables, food trucks and local craft vendors, and the return of fireworks to close out the night. The Independence Day Parade lineup begins at 3 p.m. With the parade starting at 5. Activities at Anderson Park begin at 6. Live music is scheduled to begin at 7.
Much-needed downpours and storms for most today
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A front is bringing much-needed rain to our area, but some are getting a soaking today. We’ll feel a small dip in humidity this weekend, before more rain and storms head our way. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or...
Florida family will be reunited with dogs that went missing in Church Hill three months ago
A Florida family will soon be reunited with their two dogs that went missing more than three months ago while the family was visiting relatives in Church Hill. In late March the Florida family was visiting relatives in Church Hill along with their two family dogs, Macy Lou and Cindy Lou. As the family was packing up to return home the dogs spotted something in the woods and took off...
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...
Tennessee courts will look to put filings online
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Advisory Commission on Rules of Practice and Procedure decided to start a committee looking into rules to make court briefs available online moving forward. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Dwight Tarwater will chair the committee, which will include commission Chairman Gino Bulso, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Tom Greenholtz, former Solicitor General Andree Blumstein and attorney Tim Mickel. Tarwater said he was assigned to look...
$50,000 Powerball Winner Sold in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET – July 2, 2024 – A lucky Powerball player in Mount Juliet matched four numbers plus the Powerball in last night’s drawing to win $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at Cooks Star Market, 3251 S. Mount Juliet Road in Mount Juliet. No additional information...
Tennessee school safety laws began July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee is under new laws protecting the salary of school employees who are assaulted, allowing local law enforcement departments to assign school resource officers and enhancing the penalty for making a threat of mass violence at a school starting July 1. A series of school law changes passed by […] The post Tennessee school safety laws began July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids
The Supreme Court will hear a case on gender-affirming care in the next term after a flurry of legislation. Lower courts have come to conflicting conclusions when these bans were challenged.
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.
Vols' favorites James and Vescovi sign with NBA teams
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — In a big round of applause from Vols nation on Monday, two of the most accomplished players in the history of the University of Tennessee men's basketball program inked contracts with NBA teams to begin their professional careers. Josiah-Jordan James agreed to terms on a...
3 suspects charged after Alpharetta woman found dead in Tennessee, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - More than six months after a 20-year-old woman from Alpharetta was found dead in Tennessee, three people face charges related to her death, according to Cobb County police. The suspects are accused of concealing a death. Two were already in custody for unrelated charges,...
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...
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,...
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