Johnson City
LATEST NEWS
In TVA's delayed plan for 2050, critics see chance to change course on fossil fuel
The public has never been more engaged in the minutiae of the Tennessee Valley Authority's energy planning as it works on a delayed plan to meet growing electricity demand while achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Brian Child, TVA's vice president for enterprise planning, said the federal utility's customers have...
Logan County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted Tennessee man
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Tennessee man led police on a vehicle, foot pursuit Friday evening. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy observed a vehicle related to a recent theft traveling in Russellville. After observing multiple traffic violations, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on West...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer pageant comes to close
JACKSON, Tenn.—The Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer pageant is back in the Hub City. Many residents filled the seats of the Carl Perkins Civic Center for the Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer competition. This is a title awarded to the winning contestant by the Miss Tennessee Volunteer organization, a non-profit based here in Jackson.
Muhumed, Smith win USATF 8K road titles at Crazy 8s 8K Race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Crazy 8s 8K Race has been a staple in Northeast Tennessee for decades. Saturday night, however, marked the first time it would serve as the USA Track & Field 8K road race championship for both men and women. The competition did not disappoint in the humidity of the Model City. […]
Tennessean wins 19 awards, including general excellence, in Tennessee Press Association contest
The newspaper was recognized for its coverage of sports, breaking news, business and investigations. The Tennessean on Friday secured the Tennessee Press Association Newspaper Contest General Excellence award, along with first place awards in 13 other categories, for its work ranging from sports, breaking news, business and investigative reporting during 2023.
Montgomery County lawyer suspended by Tennessee Supreme Court for illegal law practice
The Tennessee Supreme Court penalized a Montgomery County attorney for practicing law with a suspended license. Colleen Ann Hyder, a Clarksville attorney, failed to pay her professional privilege tax in January 2020 and continued to handle clients, which is illegal in Tennessee. Licensed attorneys must pay this tax to maintain...
Flyboys Go 1-2 Against Otterbots
DANVILLE — The Danville Otterbots got the better of the Greeneville Flyboys on Sunday in Danville, dropping the Flyboys in a 5-2 victory. Greeneville was able to open the game with a run after Nick Arias scored on a wild pitch, but Danville tied the game on a Kaden Martin RBI double in the bottom of the third inning. Both team’s exchanged runs in the sixth, with Greeneville’s Brodie Johnston hitting a sacrifice fly and Danville’s Tanner McCammon hitting a solo home run to make...
Young-Williams announces new program to help lost pets get home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Operations at Young-Williams Animal Center have finally returned to normal, but the shelter has shared it is launching a new program to help them be better than “normal.” Over the last few weeks, Young-Williams has worked hard to help more than 100 pets find homes after a month-long battle with distemper […]
Tennessee softball lands transfer Aubrey Barnhart, former Texas Tech, Alabama utility player
Aubrey Barnhart has committed to Tennessee softball, she announced Friday night, following former Texas Tech coach Craig Snider. Barnhart, who is from Pleasant View, Tennessee, wrote, "I’m coming HOME!" in her social media post. The 5-foot-8 utility player was at Alabama for two years before transferring to Texas Tech for the 2024 season.
EA's College Football 25 flubs Tennessee QB's last name
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Football traditions at the University of Tennessee play a prominent role in a video game release fans have waited to see in action for more than a decade. EA Sports College Football 25 features Neyland Stadium, players running through the "T" and even Smokey the mascot.
Four-Star Shooting Guard Schedules Official Visit With Tennessee Basketball
Four-star class of 2025 shooting guard Amari Evans has an official visit with Tennessee basketball scheduled, ZagsBlogs Sam Lance first reported on Saturday morning. Evans will officially visit Tennessee on Aug. 30 before taking an official visit to TCU on Sept. 14. The 6-foot-5 guard previously took an official visit to Pitt back in June.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
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 […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.