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Tennessee football announces uniform combination for Kentucky game
No. 7 football is initiating 'Dark Mode' — black helmets, black jerseys and black pants — for the first time this season when it hosts Kentucky on Saturday night inside of Neyland Stadium, the Vols announced Monday morning on their official social media accounts. Kickoff between the Vols (6-1, 3-1 SEC) and Wildcats (3-5, 1-5 SEC) is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
Unicoi County educators prepare to support students as they return to school
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Unicoi County teachers and staff arrived at Unicoi County High School on Monday morning to prepare for the return of students on Tuesday. Students have not been in their classrooms since Hurricane Helene tore through the region, raising the Nolichucky River to record levels and washing away bridges and homes. […]
Three JCPD officers complete Southeastern Leadership Academy
On Friday, Oct. 25, three officers with the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) graduated from Session XI of the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center’s Southeastern Leadership Academy (SELA). Captain Mike Adams, Lt. Andy Clevinger, and Lt. Jeff LeGault took part in the intensive five-week academy at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Each […] The post Three JCPD officers complete Southeastern Leadership Academy appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Juveniles arrested after allegedly burglarizing vehicles in Telford
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two juveniles were arrested in Washington County, Tennessee after allegedly burglarizing vehicles. A news release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) states multiple vehicles were burglarized in the Telford community between Oct. 3 and 6. Each of the vehicles that was burglarized was unlocked, according to the sheriff’s office. […]
Sheriff’s officers help mountain communities
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record When the call came for volunteers to assist with recovery from Hurricane Helene in the North Carolina mountains, Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman had no problem finding willing law enforcement officers. Two groups of Davie sheriff’s deputies – one in early October to Old Fort, and another about mid-month to Mitchell […] The post Sheriff’s officers help mountain communities appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
York County fire company donates fire engine to hurricane-stricken department in Tennessee
A local York County fire department has donated a fire engine to a department in Tennessee that was decimated by flooding in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In a release, Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company shared that their former 1988 fire engine has been donated to the Elk Mills-Poga Volunteer Fire Department in Butler,...
Ballad Health discusses TennCare diaper program
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Earlier this fall, a new program was unveiled giving TennCare recipients free diapers. It covers 100 diapers for 30 days or 200 diapers for 60 days. More information can be found here. Kimberly Nicholson with Ballad Health sat down with our Good Morning Tri-Cities team to talk about their involvement […]
Local runners triumph in Region 1 XC meet
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It was a picture-perfect day for racing in Gray, as schools from across Northeast Tennessee converged on Daniel Boone High School for the Region 1 Cross Country meet. Multiple area schools advanced to the state championship with stellar performances on Monday afternoon – including the hosts. Sadie Honeycutt (20:34.2) and Kerigan […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Chiefs win Battle of Hawkins County
CHURCH HILL — The Cherokee Chiefs won the annual Battle of Hawkins County Friday night, defeating the homestanding Volunteer Falcons 42-23 on Friday, Oct. 25. It was a hard-fought victory, with the Chiefs leading just 28-23 with 11:14 to go in the fourth quarter. The Falcons played one of their best games of the season but couldn’t hold off the Chiefs late in the game. Hayden Hook scored three touchdowns...
Bucs offense quiet in exhibition loss to High Point
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It was the unofficial start to the ETSU men’s basketball 2024-25 season on Sunday, as Brooks Savage and company welcomed the Panthers for a charity exhibition. Proceeds from the game, presented by Johnson City Honda, were donated to a pair of charities – Uncommon Grit Foundation, which supports veterans, first […]
Bucs seeking ‘signature win’ over ranked Mercer
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – ETSU football kept pace at the top of the Southern Conference with a 24-7 win over Wofford on Saturday. Simply put, head coach Tre Lamb was pleased with the result. “I knew if we could just withstand and not turn the ball over, we’d have a great chance to to […]
ETSU invites community to expanded Holiday Lights Celebration
East Tennessee State University’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration returns this year, featuring a new 16-foot walk-through ornament display and an array of festive activities. The community is invited to the lighting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 18, at 5:45 p.m. at ETSU’s Alumni Plaza (at Burgin Dossett Hall facing the Carillon). The event is free and […] The post ETSU invites community to expanded Holiday Lights Celebration appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Charles C.Y. Peters to release new books honoring local sports legends
Charles C.Y. Peters, a name familiar to those who cherish the stories of East Tennessee’s sports heritage, is set to release two much-anticipated books around Thanksgiving. His 11th book, Jarfly Dugger: King of the Diamond, is a deep dive into the extraordinary life and career of Richard “Jarfly” Dugger, one of the most revered fast-pitch […] The post Charles C.Y. Peters to release new books honoring local sports legends appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
It’s that time of year for pumpkins to come to Ivy Hall
There’s a saying about jack-o-lanterns: “Only the knife knows what goes on in the heart of a pumpkin.” And, it’s also true that few know the joy that jack-o-lanterns bring not only to youngsters, but to people of all ages. It wouldn’t be Halloween without jack-o-lanterns and decorated pumpkins, which for the 15th year welcome […] The post It’s that time of year for pumpkins to come to Ivy Hall appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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