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Health leaders deal with aftermath of sudden assisted living facility closure
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 20 residents are without permanent homes after the abrupt closure of Sunset Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Mountain City. Both Sullivan County Emergency Management Director Jason Blevins and District Ombudsman for the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Karrie Erick told News Channel 11 they had been […]
Rogersville native turns hobby into scholarship
MOSHEIM — Rogersville native and Cherokee alumnus John Bernard has turned a hobby into an opportunity to return to college and further his career in education. The West Greene Middle School teacher and football coach recently signed to compete with Milligan University’s disc golf team. “I start this fall in Milligan’s 100% online M.Ed. curriculum and teaching program,” Bernard announced on his Facebook page. “I’m blessed to be going back...
Tennessee football has never beaten these FBS teams
Tennessee football is a seasoned program that has found a lot of success in years past. However, there have been some programs that the Volunteers have struggled to find success against. Every team has those opponents that can be tough games or that they have never beaten. Sometimes the thought...
LIST: Free meals offered at these East TN school districts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Families preparing for Back to School season in the coming weeks are likely budgeting for meals as well as school supplies. With inflation still impacting some grocery store prices, some may turn to school meals for student breakfasts and lunches. Last fall, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, an optional program […]
Brandon Barnes named Sullivan East's next head boys basketball coach
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Sullivan East High School announced Thursday that is has selected Sullivan Central alum, Brandon Barnes, as the next to lead the Patriots boys basketball program ahead of the 2024-25 season. The former Sullivan Central Cougar played for the legendary Dickie Warren and now becomes...
Tennessee football's biggest weakness may not matter. Georgia, Alabama have same problem | Adams
You know a couple of things about coach Josh Heupel and Tennessee football. If they have the right quarterback, the Vols will score a bunch of points; unless their secondary improves, they will give up a lot of points to the best quarterbacks on their schedule. Secondary issues have been a consistent theme in Heupel’s first three seasons at UT. But a different cast of defensive backs is at least cause for optimism this season. ...
Niswonger Children’s Hospital teams up with area Dairy Queen stores for Miracle Treat Day
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Thursday, Dairy Queen stores throughout the Tri-Cities will give $1 from every Blizzard sold to Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Becca Blanton from Niswonger Children’s Hospital was in the News Channel 11 studio to explain the importance of this community fundraiser.
New dental clinic in Kingsport to serve as training ground and help locals
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — After months of hard work, the Kingsport Dental Clinic of the Appalachian Highlands is now complete. There are so many people in this region that can’t afford dental care and travel two to three hours to find clinics such as what we’re looking at here, said Kingsport City Manager Christ McCartt.
Judge threatens Sean Williams with gag order at day 2 of federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A judge threatened accused child rapist Sean Williams with a gag order at day two of his federal trial in Greeneville on Wednesday. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
Community Events - Week of 7-23-24
Al-Anon (Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics) meets weekly on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Barbourville. Benchmark Family Services is a Therapeutic Foster Care agency offering free orientation classes for anyone interested in information about becoming a Foster Parent. Please call our office at 606-526-6992 for more information.
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