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Second man arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A second man has been arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, authorities said. Trooper Adam Cothron stopped a Kia Forte driven by Timothy Davis Jr. on Interstate 40 on Friday. When he approached, Davis shot Cothron, critically wounding him, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The trooper remained hospitalized Tuesday, the agency said.
Grand Ole Opry blasts off: NASA astronauts sing 'Rocky Top' for Opry live from space
For the first time ever, The Grand Ole Opry welcomed an announcer from far beyond planet Earth. This weekend, the Opry presented a live performance and guest appearances from NASA astronauts, including Tennessee native Barry "Butch" Wilmore and his crew of five at the International Space Station. The guest appearance marked the...
NHRA legend John Force released from hospital, will start outpatient rehab
NHRA Hall of Fame driver John Force has been released from the hospital one month after hitting a concrete wall at 300 miles per hour at the Virginia Motorsports Park. Force was at the Barrow Neurological Institute, where he was undergoing rehab for a Traumatic Brain Injury. His family says...
Jury seated, opening statements begin at Sean Williams' first federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The jury has been seated and opening statements have been heard in the first federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams. The jury consists of six men and six women, alongside four alternates. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last...
Weekend will mark 16th annual Xtreme Roan Adventures
The Friends of Roan Mountain are again sponsoring a kid’s day of nature exploration known as the Xtreme Roan Adventures at the Roan Mountain State Park. The Adventures will start Friday evening, July 26, at the R.M.S.P. amphitheater with the Free Friday Night Adventures. This year’s stage show will explore a new way to look at nature. UV or black-light flashlights will expose things seldom seen. It is the Hike-a-Delic Experience.
Maury Regional Health Promotes Cathy Malone, MMHC, BSN, to Chief Nursing Officer
Maury Regional Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Cathy Malone, MMHC, BSN, to its senior leadership team, assuming the role of chief nursing officer (CNO). “Cathy has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, exceptional clinical skills and a deep commitment to patient care,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “Her vision and dedication will undoubtedly drive an ongoing positive impact at Maury Regional Health.”
Blackburn, Harshbarger write to ICE for help finding 2017 vehicular homicide suspect
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Lawmakers representing Northeast Tennesseans have reached out to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help bring attention to the search for the suspect in a fatal 2017 collision in Washington County. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) issued a news release on Tuesday, stating that both U.S. […]
Daytime Live for Day 5 of Fun Fest
Amy Lynn takes us to Kingsport for a live look at some of the big events happening on this Wednesday, Day 5 of Fun Fest!. Emily Thompson gives Amy Lynn the first look at this year’s vendors for The Taste that kicks off today, July 24th at 4pm. Emily...
Mrs. International contestants spend time with young Kingsport girls ahead of pageant
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Contestants in the Mrs. International Pageant have returned to Kingsport ahead of the 2024 competition. The Mrs. International Pageant begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center. Anyone may attend the event, and tickets are available for purchase online. The 43 contestants from around the […]
City Council passes ordinance to regulate short-term rentals
The Town of Mountain City’s city council has implemented a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals, which means property owners now have a place to find answers to questions about their rentals. “The town has not had an ordinance for VRBO or AirBnB before, and we have been getting...
Murder suspect found Tuesday near Oak Ridge Quarry
Juan Carlos Diaz Perez, the man accused of murder in the slaying of a woman in Knoxville, was found and arrested near the Oak Ridge Quarry late Tuesday afternoon by the U.S. Marshals Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force. He was taken to Knoxville following his capture, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Warrants had been issued Monday charging him with first-degree murder. ...
Latham, Lenoir and 1965 Football lead Sweetwater’s 2024 Hall of Fame class
Sweetwater High School has announced six new members of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. The 1965 Sweetwater football team is joined by Kippy Brown, Emily Cleveland-Roy, Heather Lenoir-Ervin, Dustin Latham and Anna Stutts as the Class of 2024. “The tradition here is like none other in any other community I have lived in. How rich and embedded this tradition is, not even in the high school but the community...
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