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Hawkins County Humane Society at capacity
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Humane Society has been overrun with animals and no longer has the space for more. “We have a bunch of makeshift kennels that we’ve put up,” said Jackie Catterson, assistant manager at the Humane Society. “We have dogs in crates, we have crates on top of some crates, […]
Ridgefields course gets upgrades ahead of 75th annual invite
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – One of the oldest golf courses in the area continues to get better, as the 75th annual Ridgefields Invitational approaches at the end of the month. Course officials have been working on the greens and sand traps to make sure the tournament remains one of the best in the region. “This […]
TBI: Missing Kingsport boy found safe
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Nova Rice has been found safe. Previous: KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a Kingsport boy. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 7-year-old Nova Rice was last seen on Monday wearing a blue tie-dyed shirt with a smiley face and blue […]
Northeast Tennessee faces drought, impacting local agriculture
As dry weather in the Southeast persists, drought conditions continue to worsen. In parts of Northeast Tennessee, this is the worst drought since 2016, and it's the driest summer since 1993. Agriculture and local farmers are directly affected when the weather is continually dry. The owner of Tony Slaughter Farms...
Free dental clinic coming to Wise County July 19-20
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A free dental clinic will take place in Wise County on July 19 and 20. The Mission of Mercy dental clinic will offer free dental services including cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and x-rays at the event. Limited denture repairs, relines and simple partials will also be available. The event will […]
RAM seeking volunteers for October event in Hawkins Co.
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Remote Area Medical (RAM) is in need of volunteers for an upcoming free dental, vision and medical service event in Hawkins County. RAM announced on Tuesday that volunteers were urgently needed for its Oct. 12-13 event servicing Eidson and other surrounding communities. The free, two-day event will be held at […]
Hundreds paint trash barrels ahead of Fun Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Adults and children took to the Allandale Mansion grounds on Tuesday to paint designs on trash barrels that will used during Fun Fest and other events throughout the year. Painters were asked to paint original designs along with themes that encourage recycling, litter prevention and litter-free Fun Fest events. Keep Kingsport […]
Fun Fest offers plenty for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts
KINGSPORT — Kingsport’s Fun Fest includes a variety of activities for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts during its nine-day run. The fun starts Friday, July 19, and continues through Saturday, July 27. Here’s a look at the sports- and outdoors-related events on tap: Tournaments • Pickle in the Park (sponsored by Kingsport Parks and Recreation)...
Financial counseling meetings to be held throughout Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Financial counseling meetings to help people with their credit scores will take place throughout Kingsport, the city announced on Tuesday. “Hwy 720; Where financial literacy and community intersect” is a regional initiative aimed at helping people through financial counseling to achieve a credit score of 720. “A healthy credit score can […]
New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors
A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites — bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said it is intended to streamline […] The post New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Buchanan Co. Cop Shop Clean-Up to help send children to 4-H camp
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is helping young people involved in 4-H go to camp. On Wednesday, the 4-H Cop Shop Clean-Up will take place at the sheriff’s office in Vansant. During the event, members of the local 4-H extension will wash police and first responder vehicles from around […]
Former Teen Venture Executive Director indicted on drug, conspiracy, forgery and other charges
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Former Executive Director of the Richlands Teen Venture program, Ann Marie Burks has been indicted on multiple charges including conspiracy, forgery, and distribution of narcotics among others. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office reports that hundreds of hours of investigation have gone into the indictment, leading to the arrest of Burks on […]
Open Burn Ban implemented in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – An immediate ban on all open burning activities has been implemented in Tazewell County due to increased wildfire concerns. Tazewell County Administrator and Director for Emergency Management, Eric Young has reportedly instituted the ban with the goal of heightening safety measures and addressing the increased risk of wildfires, which has been […]
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