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Tennessee Gov. Lee and TNECD Commissioner McWhorter announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom for a strategic economic development trip
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the visit aims to bolster relationships with European businesses and attract investment from global companies to Tennessee, fostering continued economic growth and job creation. This trip will be Gov. Lee’s first visit to the UK and his third international recruitment mission...
Contestants arrive for Miss Tennessee Volunteer week
JACKSON, Tenn. — This is the time to meet all 36 contestants competing for the title of Miss Tennessee Volunteer. During competition, the participants are judged in four categories: fitness, interview, evening gown, and talent. “I was just crowned, well, yesterday, and just being able to see everyone and...
Photo gallery: Hawkins County well-represented at Fun Fest
KINGSPORT — Hawkins County has been well-represented so far in Kingsport’s Fun Fest sporting events — and it’s just getting started. Each year, the Rogersville Review invites Hawkins County athletes to share their photos from Fun Fest tournaments and the Crazy 8s 8K. PICKLE IN THE PARK Church Hill’s Ben Farne and teammate Melissa Steward from Bristol, Tennessee, took second place in the advanced mixed doubles division at the Fun...
First 10 official state books recognized at reception
A reception was held recently in Loudon County to recognize the designation of Tennessee’s first 10 official state books. Speaking at the Public Library at Tellico Village on July 16, State Rep. Lowell Russell, R-Vonore, said he was proud to join his colleagues in the General Assembly to pass a bill naming the books earlier this year. “While there's been official state songs and state poems and state paintings, Tennessee...
Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
Nashville-area GOP House race and Senate primaries top Tennessee’s primary ballot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A first-term Tennessee congressman backed by former President Donald Trump will face a Republican challenger who calls the lawmaker ineffective, a contest that is among the top races in the state’s August primary election. The primary will also cement who will be the Democratic...
UPDATE: Kingsport crash victim dies from injuries
Police officials announced the death of 25-year-old Noah Pence. His body has been sent to the Jenkins Forensics Center for an autopsy. Pence’s hatchback went off the side of the road on South John B. Dennis Highway, struck a guardrail, then hit an SUV while overcorrecting. The momentum sent Pence’s car off the highway and collided with a tree, causing a fire.
Kingsport felon sentenced to 21 years for possessing firearm
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Kingsport man was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Monday after he was found to be a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Eric Eugene Robinson, 55, will serve 262 months in prison and must be on supervised release for five years after his sentence, according to a […]
Elite Pennsylvania prospect added to Penn State’s Lasch Bash visitor list
Penn State has added another elite up-and-coming prospect to its list of expected visitors this upcoming Friday, July 26, as Coatesville offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller confirmed via social media Sunday evening that he plans to return to Happy Valley for the Lasch Bash. Already checking in at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds, Hiller is just now entering […] The post Elite Pennsylvania prospect added to Penn State’s Lasch Bash visitor list appeared first on On3.
THA recognizes Rep. Ryan Williams as a 2024 Hospital Hero
Rep. Williams is uniquely positioned to provide leadership on significant hospital and health care issues. The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored Rep. Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) as a 2024 THA Hospital Hero for his dedication and work on behalf of hospitals in Tennessee. THA Hospital Hero Awards recognize lawmakers who prioritize...
Symphony of the Mountains, Roy Cornelius Smith takes stage at “Music at the Mansion”
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Allandale Mansion Amphitheatre hosted the “Music at the Mansion” event on Sunday. The Symphony of the Mountains and guest soloist Roy Cornelius Smith took the stage Sunday afternoon to perform patriotic favorites. Symphony of the Mountains is a local orchestra that covers pop songs, classic hits and more. They also […]
What Was A Tennessee Vice Mayor’s House Vandalized With?
What was a Tennessee Vice Mayor’s house vandalized with? Well, I’ve never heard of anyone using this to mess with people’s home!. If you’re in politics, you’re probably no stranger to having people mess with you. They might throw things at you, they might mess with your vehicle, or it could be your home. Unfortunately, we’ve seen it all. However, this latest story is a bit different because of what was used to vandalize this Vice Mayor’s house. Learn more below!
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