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Storyteller to bring Jewish stories to Jonesborough stage
Most storytellers lean on memory to deliver a tale from the stage. But for Shonaleigh Cumbers, her strong memory from which she pulls family tales is a skill she has honed since she was young. “I learned how to peel apart a story, rehydrate it, and then dehydrate it to...
StoryTown Radio Show to share summer wedding, vacation fails
Tennessee’s oldest town is gearing up to confess some “epic summer fails” later this month. Performed in the style of a live, old-time radio show, the upcoming episode of Jonesborough's StoryTown Radio Show will be dedicated to the missteps and mishaps that often occur at weddings and vacations during the summer months. The event will take place on Monday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center and feature the Jimmie D. Band as its musical guest.
Jonesborough Days returns for 54th year
One of the oldest town in Tennessee's oldest festivals returns to downtown this week. Tennessee’s Oldest Town is set to host the 2024 Jonesborough Days Festival in honor of the Fourth of July weekend. The festival returns Thursday, July 4, through Saturday, July 6 with family activities, live music, handmade local crafts, a patriotic parade, contests, fireworks and more.
JRT anticipates 2024-2025 shows at Season Pass Soirée
The lobby of the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre lobby was crowded, but full of energy as a group of people promoted a busy season of stage plays set for the local theatre group from September 2024 through July 2025. On Sunday, June 30, the JRT held its Season Pass Soirée from...
City schools tended to do better than county schools in Northeast Tennessee TCAP results
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — The scores are in for Tennessee's standardized testing in schools. Some parts of our region are celebrating gains, while others have room for improvement. SEE THE FULL RESULTS |TCAP Assessment Results (scroll to State Assessments and click Assessment Files) Johnson City schools are celebrating the...
Speeding incident leads to Erwin woman's arrest on drug charges
Washington County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested an Erwin resident on Monday morning and charged her with Schedule II drug violations for having 4.5 grams of a substance consistent with fentanyl. Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton stated in a press release that deputies were patrolling Highway 107 on July 1...
Boone Little League earns district title
Diamonds are a Jenkins girl’s best friend. Jayden Jenkins, the 12-year-old sister of former Daniel Boone multi-sport standouts Jaclyn (26) and Jaycie (22), helped lift the Daniel Boone Little League to its district softball tournament last week.
Flyboys Fend Off Doughboys’ Late Game Surge
The Greeneville Flyboys were sweating late, but were able to hold off the Johnson City Doughboys to win 8-6 and improve to 14-8 on the season on Tuesday at Pioneer Park. After taking a 5-0 lead after the first two innings, with Brady Francisco's two-run single being the early highlight, the Doughboys finally got on the board in the top of the fifth on a Chase Bloomer RBI single to make it 5-1. ...
Cool off at these Tri-Cities spots over the summer
As the temperatures begin to skyrocket, residents of the Tri-Cities are likely looking for a place to cool off and escape from the summer heat. Several places across the region, from pools to splash pads, offer hours of entertainment and a way to enjoy summer at its peak.
Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance names Marie Hardin to board
STATE COLLEGE — The Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance announced on Friday, June 28, that Marie Hardin was named to the organization’s board of directors. According to its website, the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance, a nonprofit organization, “seeks to enhance the well-being and economic prosperity of State College and its surrounding areas by championing a diverse range of sports and entertainment endeavors.
Outliers: WXBQ Brings ‘Two Dozen Roses’ Back To The Airwaves.
With Shenandoah playing Country Thunder at Bristol Motor Speedway on June 28, Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ Johnson City, TN (96.9) has been showcasing Shenandoah’s version of “Two Dozen Roses” with Luke Combs lately. The station has played the new version of the group’s chart-topping 1989 hit about 10 times a week for the past 12 weeks. The group released the collaboration last fall after learning that Combs often performed the song as a medley of favorites during his 2022 tour.
Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter hopes to ‘clear the shelter’ before the 4th of July
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter is at capacity with nearly 60 dogs or puppies filling the shelter. Shelter Director Shannon Posada told News Channel 11 on Tuesday that she knows more dogs are coming with the 4th of July just days away. “That’s when we see the biggest intake of stray dogs, […]
U.S. College National Team holds on for win over Appy League West Select
Axmen, Flyboys win with reduced rosters (WJHL) – It was an unorthodox night for the Appalachian League on Tuesday, particularly for the teams in the West Division. A handful of the division’s best players left their clubhouses for a night to battle the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (CNT) in Johnson City. At least four […]
Heat Advisory 7-3-2024
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind around 5 mph. URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Nashville TN 213...
News-Herald Publisher named Tennessee Press Association President
Darrell Richardson, general manager of The News-Herald, Lenoir City, is the new president of the Tennessee Press Association (TPA). TPA is the trade association of the state’s daily and non-daily newspapers. It is composed of 131 newspapers and online publications. Richardson succeeds Daniel Williams, publisher of The Paris Post-Intelligencer. Other officers elected at TPA’s Business...
An explainer for the Aug. 1 election in Loudon County
The presidential election is coming up in November, but there’s another important election happening before that. On Aug. 1, Loudon County residents will vote in federal, state, county and, for some, city races. Early voting runs from July 12 to July 27. When at the polls, voters can choose to receive a Democratic ballot, a Republican ballot, or a non-party ballot. Party ballots will include primary items along with general...
Recognizing impact of CROWN ACT in Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - July 3 is Crown Day, commemorating the signing of the first Crown Act legislation in 2019. The law prohibits discrimination, based on hairstyle and hair texture. The legislation passed in 13 states including Tennessee, but one local lawmaker said it’s still an uphill battle. The...
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