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KPD investigating serious crash on John B. Dennis Highway
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) is investigating a serious crash on John B. Dennis Highway near Wohlford Place Friday morning. The KPD reports the roadway between John B. Dennis Highway and Lincoln Street (southbound) is blocked. A previous traffic alert from the KPD stated the...
Hancock County deputies searching for several inmates who escaped from jail on Wednesday
HANCOCK COUNTY, Tenn. — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is searching for several jail inmates who escaped Wednesday night. According to the sheriff’s office, five inmates were able to escape from the jail around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Those inmates were identified as Casey Denim, Todd Carroll, Jason Holden Collins, John Benton III and Adam Bailey.
2024 Kingsport Mayoral Candidate: Sara Buchanan
KINGSPORT, Tenn--Four candidates are vying to be the next Mayor of Kingsport. The mayor seat is open after Kingsport Mayor Pat Shull announced last year he would retire. We interviewed each of the four candidates and asked them what they would do to make Kingsport a better place to live and work.
Flag Pond woman and son charged in theft of coins worth 80K
A Flag Pond woman and her adult son have been charged with stealing more than $80,000 worth of precious metal from a couple that she was hired to help as a caretaker. According to a release issued by Chief Deputy Frank Rogers with the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office, Angela M. Leslie, 44, 1479 Rice Creek Road, Flag Pond, was arrested on Sunday, July 14, during an undercover sting operation conducted by Unicoi County deputies.
Kingsport Adult Day Care soon to open
(WJHL) Michelle Bolling, owner and director of Kingsport Adult Day Care tells us about some of the services that will be offered in this soon to be opened facility. It will be located on Fort Henry Drive and is scheduled to open sometime next month. For more information, please check...
Traffic Alert: Fun Fest parade road closures
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport announced on Thursday that several streets downtown will be temporarily closed on Friday for the Fun Fest parade. The parade will begin on Clinchfield Street (adjacent to the Kingsport Center for Higher Education), continue to Center Street, then to Sullivan Street and back to Clinchfield Street, the […]
News of Dave Loggins' death shatters the Shady Valley community
Shady Valley is known for its close-knit community of friends and neighbors that care about one another. The concern for neighbor was once again highlighted this week as news of the death of one of their famous natives, Dave Loggins, rocked the small community.
Political banner battle has attorneys advising lease changes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a balance between free speech and the right to business. A Lenoir City business owner is continuing her fight over a political sign her landlord put up above her shop. Previous Coverage: Biden campaign sign causing trouble for Lenoir City business. “Politics and business...
Gay Street Bridge reopening date still unknown
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Gay Street Bridge in downtown Knoxville has been around for the last 126 years. It was the city’s fourth attempt to connect the downtown area to South Knoxville, and this bridge, so far, has stood the test of time. “It’s been more than just...
They're the Fair-est of the Anderson County Fair
The Anderson County Fairest of the Fair and Tiny Miss pageants were held July 15-16 at the Anderson County Fair in Clinton. The Fairest of the Fair is Autumn Brooke Hill, 20, a pre-vet student at the University of Tennessee. She is the daughter of James and Kim Hill of Clinton. She will represent the county at the Tennessee Association of Fairs Fairest of the Fairs Pageant in Murfreesboro in January, according to a news release.
Ex-Jacksboro police employee throws cans of Vienna sausages through vice mayor’s front windows, report says
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (WVLT) - A former Jacksboro Police Department employee, Joseph Weaver, is facing charges, accused of stealing cans of Vienna sausages to vandalize the home of Jimmy Snodgrass, the city’s vice mayor. An affidavit obtained by WVLT News outlines the entire event from the eyes of Campbell County...
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M deal
Blount Memorial Hospital may soon become part of South Carolina’s largest health care organization, Prisma Health. The move would mark the culmination of months of talks with hospital systems on affiliation and is meant to bolster the hospital’s prospects going forward. If Prisma, a private non-profit, meets obligations outlined in a letter of intent approved unanimously by the hospital’s board Tuesday, July 18, it could become Blount Memorial's first health system partner or affiliate in its decades-long history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging...
Knoxville church to host third annual Back to School Bash event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — School is almost back in session, and now is the time to start checking items off this year's supply lists. Ahead of the back-to-school season, Washington Pike Church will host its third annual Back-to-School Bash event for students on Saturday, July 20. Last year the event...
Funeral set for Neil Clabo, former Tennessee punter who played in Super Bowl
Funeral arrangements have been set for Neil Clabo, a Knoxville native who played football at. Clabo, 71, died on July 10 after suffering with Alzheimer’s, according to a Facebook post by his sister, Jill Clabo Sams. Funeral service for Clabo will be held at 4 p.m. on July 23...
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
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