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‘Songs and Stories’ sets spotlight on Appalachian artists
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Appalachian Center for the Arts is showcasing mountain music with a news series. The “Songs and Stories” series plans to set a stage for area artists, inviting them to play acoustic sets on the theater stage. “For such a long time, the whole...
Former Kentucky coach Hal Mumme talks about joining the Sullivan East football staff
Blountville, TN — This afternoon on the First at Four former University of Kentucky coach Hal Mumme joined me along with Sullivan East football coach JC Simmon. Mumme was the architect of the “air raid” offense for the Wildcats when they faced the likes of Peyton Manning he’s now using this opportunity as a tune-up […]
Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial Slurs At Black Kids
This month alone, the streets of Nashville have seen multiple Nazi marches involving angry white men carrying Confederate flags, upside-down American flags and swastika flags. The post Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial Slurs At Black Kids appeared first on NewsOne.
Appalachian Writers Workshop registers marrow donors
HINDMAN, Ky. (WYMT) - More than a dozen people came to the annual Appalachian Writers Workshop to register to become marrow donors. The process to become a donor starts with being in the correct age range, 18-40. If that requirement is met, a person can go online to register. At...
Recovery march symbolizes strength and unity
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Several organizations partnered for an event symbolizing strength and resilience in Eastern Kentucky. Organizers with Helping End Addiction for Life (HEAL) partnered with Cowan Community Action Group and other organizations to show support for those recovering from obstacles. “We partnered with the Cowan Community Center and...
Health leaders deal with aftermath of sudden assisted living facility closure
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 20 residents are without permanent homes after the abrupt closure of Sunset Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Mountain City. Both Sullivan County Emergency Management Director Jason Blevins and District Ombudsman for the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Karrie Erick told News Channel 11 they had been […]
Noah Thompson to perform at Harvest Festival
INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Festival is set to feature a special concert by Noah Thompson, the 2022 winner of “American Idol.” The Kiwanis Club announced Thursday that Thompson will join the festival’s lineup Saturday, Sept. 14. Hailing from Lawrence County, Thompson was a construction...
Dobyns-Bennett aims for 'future gratification,' surge back to top of conference in 2024
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The clock is ticking to the start of the next high school football season - and as teams across the area in Tennessee continue the acclimation week of practice, Dobyns-Bennett High School is getting to work with eyes set on a big season. The Indians...
Falcons usher in fall sports
JOHNSON CITY — Volunteer High School ushered in fall sports with its media day on Monday. Two days later, its golf teams launched into preseason action. Volunteer senior Austin Williams shot a 75 to finish in a tie for third with West Ridge’s Jayden Foster on Wednesday in the District 1-AA jamboree at Pine Oaks Golf Course. Volunteer’s Jackson McLain came in right behind them at 76 to finish fourth....
BTCS names Blaine Brown as new athletic director
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) has named Blaine Brown its new athletic director. Brown has served as the head baseball coach at King University since 2011. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and faith the administration at Bristol Tennessee City Schools has in me for this position,” Brown said in […]
Man charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication after April fatal crash on I-26
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man is facing several charges in connection to a fatal crash on Interstate 26 in April. A grand jury indicted David P. Russell on charges of vehicular homicide by intoxication, possession of a handgun while under the influence, and one-way roads and rotary traffic islands, according to a spokesperson […]
Jonesborough water outage scheduled to start Monday night
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A scheduled water outage will affect some homes in Jonesborough next week. According to the Jonesborough Water Distribution Department, the outage will start at 10 p.m. on July 29 and last until 5 a.m. on July 30. During the overnight outage, crews will work to connect a new water line on […]
‘Tragic loss’: Virginia state lawmaker comments on teen’s shooting death in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A lawmaker in Virginia is asking for help after a teen from his state was killed in a Myrtle Beach shooting. Virginia State Delegate Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who represents Roanoke, released a statement on the death of 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor on Wednesday. MORE COVERAGE...
Administrative advisor still working with local shelter 1 year after evaluation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In July 2023, the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter Board asked local organization Summit Leadership to evaluate ways the shelter could improve. In August 2023, Brooks Blair was recommended to the board to become an administrative advisor for six months. Almost a year later, Blair is still working with the […]
Berea College Student from Whitesburg Wins Emmy Award
BEREA, Ky. – A Berea College student from Whitesburg, Kentucky, won an Emmy Award during last weekend’s National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Ohio Valley Chapter Awards celebration. Senior Sean Hall won in the “Diversity/Equity/Inclusion—Short or Long-Form Content” category for a film he assisted in producing...
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