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Billy Anderson sentenced for murder of Brionah Tester
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of 20-year-old Brionah Tester. According to First Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, Billy Anderson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder on Feb. 9, 2024. Anderson received the maximum penalty for the second-degree murder […]
Camp Hope takes over newly renamed 'Ride for Hope' fundraiser
Bicyclists will still be touring Hawkins County in great numbers for a good cause on Aug. 10, but instead of “Riding Like Hale” they’ll be on a “Ride for Hope.” For years Rogersville hosted the annual “Ride Like Hale” bicycle tour through Hawkins County to raise money for the Chip Hale Center, which provided services for developmentally challenged adults. But earlier this year, the Chip Hale Center closed its doors. ...
Stateline Motorsports wins Tri-Cities Best Motorcycle Shop
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A visit to Stateline Motorsports usually includes a greeting from three folks who certainly know how to have a good time. General Manager Mick Marshall, Salesman Jeremy Jones and Service Rider Jennifer Daggs all share a love for motorcycles. Spending all day around the shop doesn’t feel like a work day for them.
Wythe County community celebrates reopening of Ager Park playground
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Wythe County Community and community leaders gathered to celebrate the completion of playground updates at Ager Park after completing a multi-year project on Wednesday, July 24. The completed playground added equipment intended for children ages two through eight and added age-appropriate equipment while incorporating traditional play and highlighting elements such […]
Sports briefs: Lady Falcons basketball plans golf scramble
CHURCH HILL — The Volunteer High School Lady Falcons basketball team will host a golf scramble to raise funds for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Bays Mountain Golf Course. The fee is $200 per team for the four-person scramble. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. A mulligan package is available. There’ll also be a closest to pin contest on hole No. 6 and longest drive contest on hole No. 5. ...
2 arrested after truck stolen from Hamblen County found at tire shop in White Pine
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WATE) — A truck reported stolen out of Hamblen County was recovered Thursday afternoon at a White Pine tire shop, according to the White Pine Police Department. The department shared that White Pine Police Chief Chad Cotter noticed the truck fitting the description of a stolen vehicle from Hamblen County, and notified […]
Morale boost: Tennessee police officers, SROs to receive pay bonus thanks to grant
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Police advocacy groups say there's no real price you can pay for putting your life on the line. But, a little extra money doesn't hurt. Thanks to a new grant, eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs) in Tennessee are going to get a little something extra in their paychecks this summer.
Sunset Gardens closure investigation surrounds facility manager
Many in the area were shocked when Sunset Gardens, a regional assisted living facility in Johnson County, suddenly closed. The closure of the facility has raised many questions about its operation and management. In a written release, Ballad Health stated that its facilities now care for 15 of the 18...
Miller named new head baseball coach at David Crockett High School
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — On the baseball diamond, the David Crockett Pioneers have a new baseball coach. Brian Miller, who’s been the JV coach, will replace Spencer Street. Miller is the son of Sonny Miller who led the Pioneers to a state runner-up finish in 1978.
Local teen anglers gearing up for nationals
DAYTON — Recent Cherokee graduates Jacob Berryhill and Isaac Chandler are gearing up for the granddaddy of high school fishing tournaments — and they won’t have to travel too far to compete in it. For the second time, Chickamauga Lake will welcome some of the best youth anglers from across the country to compete in the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes and the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. ...
Bristol Tennessee's new trash pickup policy leaves residents frustrated
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The City of Bristol, Tennessee implemented a new trash pick-up policy and many residents are unhappy with the changes. Now we’re requesting our residents to make an appointment to have those items picked up. Whereas previously they would've just been picked up on the same day as the regular trash, said Director of Community Relations for the City of Bristol Tennessee, Jon Luttrell.
Carter County school board votes to negotiate sale of Little Milligan
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Board of Education this week voted to move forward with the negotiations of selling former Little Milligan Elementary School. Board members met on Tuesday during a special-called meeting to discuss the future of Little Milligan Elementary School, which closed at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. […] The post Carter County school board votes to negotiate sale of Little Milligan appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Couple Hits Major Milestone
Farmer Mitchell Kolinsky and Sydney Errera’s time on Farmer Wants A Wife ended in love. And since then, the couple hit a huge milestone. Since the cameras stopped, the couple can be found posting gratuitously on social media of their time together. Kolinsky lives on a farm in East...
Missing woman found on same riverbank where student Riley Strain was swept to his death
Alexandria Chmiel, 33, had traveled to Nashville with a friend but they got separated, she was found crawling up the same riverbank where college student Riley Strain tragically lost his life this Spring
Robbery attempt, shooting leads to drug bust in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An apparent robbery attempt involving more than 20 pounds of marijuana resulted in a shooting that critically injured a 22-year-old Nashville man Thursday night, according to Metro Nashville police. Officers responded to the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue but found no one injured. Police said the...
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