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Greeneville high school football aims high with fresh faces and seasoned leaders
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — High school football has officially returned. Monday was the first day of practice for teams around Northeast Tennessee. The last team standing a year ago, Greeneville fell one game short of the championship game. Although they lost some key pieces from that team, there are a number of big names waiting to show that this team is still ready to compete.
Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law
Flush with donations from CoreCivic, Tennessee’s lawmakers have spent the past three years enacting tough-on-crime policy that could help the state’s private-prison operator in spite of complaints that profiting on the backs of inmates is bad business. Moves to create laws that require teenagers to be tried as adults for certain crimes and remove rewards […] The post Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
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. ...
Hawkins Co. passes budget with property tax increase
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Commission finalized and passed the 2024-25 budget Monday night, following delays that stemmed from property tax concerns. The finalized budget does include a property tax increase of .2299 or just under 23 cents, according to Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte. Previously, the proposed tax increase had been […]
Tennessee trooper honored by PETA for rescuing dog from busy highway
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Tennessee State Trooper in Kingsport is receiving a special award for helping out a furry friend. Trooper Lance Willis found a dog in the middle lane of traffic during a rain storm. He stopped and opened the door of his patrol car for the...
Community Heroes: Tara Chadwell inspires kids and families to play during Fun Fest
KINGPSORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A lot of planning goes into making Fun Fest successful each year. It takes many people to organize dozens of activities. This week’s Community Hero is a long-time organizer of Kids Central, and she does it outside of her main job. Tara Chadwell stays busy this time of year. Not with […]
Loss estimated at $400K in Parrottsville fire
An attempt to repair a vehicle's gas leak went seriously awry Monday afternoon in Parrottsville causing significant fire damage with numerous fire departments responding to bring the blaze under control. According to a report from the Cocke County Sheriff's Office a deputy, who was among several first responders dispatched to the reported fire at 156 Parrots Circle on July 22, spoke to the owner of the garage, Randy Masingale upon arrival. Masingale stated he was working on a fuel leak on his 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche...
Single-vehicle accident claims the life of 15-year-old
A tragic single-vehicle accident on Tuesday evening claimed the life of a 15-year-old. The crash occurred around 6:38 p.m. on the 1500 block of Powder Branch Road. The incident involved a 2023 Honda CRV driven by the 15-year-old, who was traveling east on Powder Branch Road. The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it […] The post Single-vehicle accident claims the life of 15-year-old appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Vanderbilt Transplant Center finishes fiscal year with record 809 solid organ transplants
The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2024 – 809 life-saving procedures among its adult and pediatric programs. The adult program performed 760 transplants, and the pediatric program completed 49 transplants during the fiscal year, which ran from July 2023 until the end of June 2024. Vanderbilt’s […] The post Vanderbilt Transplant Center finishes fiscal year with record 809 solid organ transplants appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Kingsport's Blake Leeper secures Paralympic return, overcoming past hurdles
Kingsport native Blake Leeper has secured his spot for his second Paralympic games by finishing in second place in the 400m at the trials in Florida. Leeper won two medals at the 2012 Olympics in London and then missed two Paralympic cycles. He was disqualified in 2016 due to a...
Smoky Mountain Munchies opens in downtown Knoxville as owners keep an eye on changing laws
A new downtown Knoxville smoke shop has joined the ranks of those capitalizing on the 2018 farm bill that allows the sale of certain THC products, and the owners are specializing in infused food and drinks. Smoky Mountain Munchies opened this summer with hemp-derived products as the owners watch how Tennessee's...
Back-to-School Bash set for July 27
By Angela H. Cutrer Star correspondent The 17th Annual Harmony Free Will Baptist Church’s Back-to-School Bash is set for July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hampton High School. The event will provide 1,600 backpacks filled with school supplies for preschool to high school students on a first-come, first-served basis. “I love the […] The post Back-to-School Bash set for July 27 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
KPD investigating fatal crash on John B. Dennis Highway
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Kingsport Police Department said they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on John B. Dennis Highway on Friday. Police said that on Friday around 4:45 a.m. they responded to a crash on S John B. Dennis Highway just south of Fort Henry Drive. Officers...
Another Witten could be on his way to Knoxville
Jason Whitten is a vol for life. Although Witten’s college career was not eye-popping numbers wise, he was a great blocker on the field and more than serviceable as a pass catcher as well. Witten had 797 yards receiving and seven touchdowns during his three years in Knoxville, before leaving to be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Silly crimes, big consequences: Lawyer breaks down charges in Vienna sausage vandalism
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Some crime stories sound like they’ve been pulled from a comedy sketch, but, regardless of how silly they may sound, they can have big consequences. Earlier this month, former Jacksboro police officer Joseph Weaver was arrested on vandalism and theft charges after he was accused of failing to scan several cans […]
Neyland Stadium entertainment district will be big. It will change Tennessee game days forever
The University of Tennessee has selected designers and developers for its ambitious Neyland Entertainment District that will transform Vols game days and the Tennessee River waterfront on campus. A hybrid condo-hotel with a rooftop restaurant and bar will overlook Neyland Stadium. And a lively entertainment hub will be created in the area between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. ...
$4.6m addition to bring bathrooms to Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Gateway Park
The City of Knoxville is moving forward with its plan to create a gateway to the city's urban wilderness. On July 23, the City Council approved an agreement to build a $4.6 million Urban Wilderness Gateway Park pavilion.
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