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Dollywood theme park reopens after water main break
UPDATE (7/18) – Dollywood Parks & Resorts confirmed Thursday morning that the theme park is now open following a water main break. Officials said on their Facebook page, “We sincerely apologize to all guests who were impacted by the water main break.” Anyone affected by Wednesday’s incident is asked to call Dollywood at 1 (800) […]
Marble City Market heads accused of stealing $250,000 from food hall
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two Knoxville restaurateurs and managers of Marble City Market have been indicted, accused of stealing almost a quarter-million dollars from the food hall. Ashley and Paul Moody took over operations at Marble City Market in August of 2022. The management shake-up was supposed to help the...
JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin
The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) has teamed up with The Arc Washington County to develop a challenge coin to encourage autism awareness. The coin is called the ‘Bear-rier Breaker’ because it is in the shape of a bear. The bear, pictured on one side of the coin, symbolizes courage, protection and wisdom. The son […] The post JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Smokies cities make strides toward ensuring bear, human safety with new trash bins
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 1,900 black bears — about two per square mile — with more than 14,500 of these iconic mammals roaming the four-state mountain region. Bears share their territory with increasing numbers of human neighbors, which can lead to conflict...
Water restored to customers after line break in Johnson City
UPDATE: According to a Johnson City spokesperson, water service had been restored as of 2:50 p.m. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A water line break in Johnson City on Wednesday morning has affected several customers. Johnson City’s Water and Sewer Services Director Tom Witherspoon told News Channel 11 that a water line break in the […]
Fomer USC receiver Bru McCoy is part of an NCAA eligibility drama
Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Bru McCoy, who once played for USC, could be granted an additional season of elibility by the NCAA. The US Department of Justice ruled the NCAA couldn’t enforce their transfer eligbility rules that forced an athlete to sit out for a season before beginning their career with a new program. McCoy was projected to enter the 2024 NFL draft efore suffering a lower leg injury against the South Carolina Gamecocks on September 30. Now he’ll be one of the top targets for quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who earned the Citrus Bowl MVP in his first start in the Vols’ 35-0 win...
Respected neurologist, patient advocate Dr. John Dougherty Jr. dies at age 80
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dr. John Dougherty Jr., a renowned East Tennessee neurologist who would go on to speak openly about his own challenges with a form of dementia, died July 10 at age 80. During a decades-long career of teaching, treatment, mentoring, science and advocacy, Dougherty started the Knoxville...
Opportunity House residents raise concerns over living conditions
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Opportunity House is a homeless shelter that aims to provide those in need of a helping hand. We clothe them, feed them, we help them get jobs, we take them to fill job sheets out at the higher services and once they get a job they can go working back, said Ricker.
Two caregivers charged with neglect in Carter County
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two caregivers were arrested following an investigation into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult in Carter County, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Last week, a Carter County grand jury indicted Kwabena Kwakye, 45, and Polly Ridinger, 25, on one count each of neglect of a vulnerable adult, […]
Chilling testimony alleges murder suspect asked others for help disposing of High Point University student’s body
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The trial of a man accused of killing a High Point University student in 2021 before fleeing to Tennessee has begun. Michael Cadogan is accused of killing Gianna Delgado, who was 19 and attending High Point University at the time. Cadogan was 24 at the time of the killing. Authorities […]
Amy Matthews slaps husband after he catches her cheating
31-year-old Amy Matthews was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Alex Matthews, at her Cindy Jo Court residence on June 29th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Alex, who claimed an argument occurred because he found out Amy was talking to another man. Alex informed officers that, after this, they both began arguing before it turned physical when Amy attempted to grab Alex’s phone. Amy proceeded to slap Alex multiple times on the leg while yelling, “he hit me.” Alex provided officers with footage of the incident that he recorded. Amy Matthews was then deemed the primary aggressor, and she was then taken into custody for domestic assault on July 3rd.
TSSAA Rescinds Punishment Against Clinton High School Football Team
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) has rescinded its penalties against Clinton High School for fielding an academically ineligible football player during the 2023 season, as confirmed by a TSSAA letter sent to the school on Monday. Clinton High School will retain its wins from last season, and the...
WHITECHAPEL Announces Tennessee Takeover 2024: Brutal Christmas Shows With SANGUISUGABOGG & More
WHITECHAPEL Unleashes a Brutal Christmas Takeover in Tennessee!. Get ready to deck the halls with… death metal? WHITECHAPEL is bringing the holiday spirit – their own special brand of it, at least – to Tennessee this December with a three-show Tennessee Takeover! Joining them for this unholy trinity of gigs are fellow metal maniacs SANGUISUGABOGG, PEELING FLESH and GATES TO HELL.
Ethics Committee asks DA, TN Comptroller to investigate Rutherford Property Assessor
Rutherford County's District Attorney General and the Tennessee Comptroller should investigate an employee complaint against Property Assessor Rob Mitchell and his management, the county Ethics Committee decided Wednesday. Commissioner Robert Peay Jr. called for the unanimous 5-0 vote after saying he and his fellow committee members lack the resources to investigate the accusations...
Annual 4-H Roundup, All Star Conference Taking Place at UTM
The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members have gathered annually on...
Tennessee speeders targeted in five-state 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
If you've noticed in increase in police on the roads, we promise you're not crazy. Since July 15, law enforcement in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee led the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down.” This week, there will be an increase in presence on the roads to cut back on speeding.
Meet the candidates: Read Q&As with the people running in Aug. 1 primary in Shelby County
Election Day is rapidly approaching and if you're still weighing who to vote for on Aug. 1 (or during early voting) The Commercial Appeal is here to help. The CA sent out questionnaires to all the candidates running in contested U.S. Congress, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House primaries in Shelby County as...
Tennessee Highway Patrol Attacks the Field at Neyland Stadium
The iconic home of Volunteer Football served as the backdrop for the new THP Dodge Charger and Trooper, which were recently photographed for America’s Best-Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recently participated in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 11th Annual America’s Best Looking Trooper...
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