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Sacred Ground: Cooper Memorial Gardens
Cooper Memorial Gardens, located in the Coopertown neighborhood of West Oneida, adjacent to New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, is one of Scott County’s best-kept cemeteries. It dates back just over 100 years — and, of course, started with the Cooper family. The Cooper family. A flat stone in...
Tennessee has the best home field advantage in the nation
Tennessee athletics has been dominant over the past year. Tennessee has one of the best home-field advantages in the country between football, basketball, and baseball. Tennessee's big three sports put together one of the best combined years in college sports history. We've seen some great teams, even a couple of...
James, Vescovi Sign with NBA Teams
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two of the most accomplished players in the history of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball program have inked contracts with NBA teams to begin their professional careers. Josiah-Jordan James agreed to terms on a deal with the Indiana Pacers, while Santiago Vescovi did so...
Class of 1957 celebrates 27 years of scholarships
The Elizabethton High School Class of 1957 celebrated 27 years of awarding scholastic scholarships during their high school reunion in late June at The Black Olive Restaurant. In 1997, after their 40th reunion, the class decided to use the remaining $150 to establish a scholarship fund for five deserving Elizabethton High School students. Over the […] The post Class of 1957 celebrates 27 years of scholarships appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Vehicle of missing person located, investigation into missing man and escaped inmate continues
A vehicle associated with a missing person report has been located in South Carolina, and the investigation into the missing person and an escaped Carter County inmate is continuing. “We are investigating both cases aggressively,” said Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley. “We are continuing to work hundreds of tips we have received and filter through […] The post Vehicle of missing person located, investigation into missing man and escaped inmate continues appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
NC State catcher Alex Sosa joins USA Baseball Collegiate National Team
RALEIGH, N.C. -- At this point, NC State needs to add blue to the color scheme with the amount of players on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Freshman catcher Alex Sosa has joined the Summer League Tour team with USA Baseball, making that four members of the red and white playing with the red, white and blue this summer.
StoryTown Radio Show to share summer wedding, vacation fails
Tennessee’s oldest town is gearing up to confess some “epic summer fails” later this month. Performed in the style of a live, old-time radio show, the upcoming episode of Jonesborough's StoryTown Radio Show will be dedicated to the missteps and mishaps that often occur at weddings and vacations during the summer months. The event will take place on Monday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center and feature the Jimmie D. Band as its musical guest.
Dangerous heat to last through the week
HUNTSVILLE — As Glenn Frey sang 40 years ago, “The heat is on, oh it’s on the street. The heat is … on.”. And it is on for the next couple days in the Tennessee Valley. In fact, the National Weather Service Huntsville office warns: Dangerous...
Middle Tennessee Fourth of July weather: 'Stifling' humidity levels linger, rain moves in
The good news? Rain is coming. The bad news? Your holiday plans may need a rain-check. Temperatures will ramp up until Thursday when they'll take a small dip as rain moves into the region. Despite that small dip, humidity levels won't change much, the National Weather Service said Tuesday. Temperatures...
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.
Community eager for completion of Stone Castle upgrades
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee High School’s historic Stone Castle remains on track to be finished in time for this school year after facility upgrades. Construction began in November to upgrade facilities on both the home and visitor’s side, along with putting in new lighting and a new press box. Accessibility pieces have been added […]
Tennessee’s Education Department is getting a new Chief Program Officer
The Tennessee Department of Education has selected Milan Special School District Director Jonathan Criswell as Chief Program Officer (CPO) for the department effective later this summer, the department announced last week. According to a department news release, Criswell will be tasked with leading the department’s core programming efforts, such as...
Tennessee High announces Hunter Meade as next Viking girls soccer coach
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Over the weekend, Tennessee High athletics announced that Hunter Meade has been appointed as the next in line to lead the Lady Viking soccer program as its head coach. In addition to leading the girls' team, Hunter will continue to serve as the head coach...
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