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Tennessee Gov. Lee and TNECD Commissioner McWhorter announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom for a strategic economic development trip
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the visit aims to bolster relationships with European businesses and attract investment from global companies to Tennessee, fostering continued economic growth and job creation. This trip will be Gov. Lee’s first visit to the UK and his third international recruitment mission...
Symphony of the Mountains, Roy Cornelius Smith takes stage at “Music at the Mansion”
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Allandale Mansion Amphitheatre hosted the “Music at the Mansion” event on Sunday. The Symphony of the Mountains and guest soloist Roy Cornelius Smith took the stage Sunday afternoon to perform patriotic favorites. Symphony of the Mountains is a local orchestra that covers pop songs, classic hits and more. They also […]
Outdoor play encouraged at Fun Fest Kids Central
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Children in Kingsport were able to enjoy outdoor play at the Fun Fest Kids Central activity area. The area, sponsored by Niswonger Children’s Hospital, gives elementary school-age children a place to play outside and take part in educational activities. “It’s a super fun event for kids and families to get out, […]
Daytime Live on Funfest Monday
Amy takes us to Kingsport for Funfest Monday, as we take a look at Kids Central, the Funfest Dog Show, Wag & Wash, and many other Funfest events taking place on this Monday! Please click on and watch the videos to discover all the fun stuff taking place today at Funfest in Kingsport!
Contestants arrive for Miss Tennessee Volunteer week
JACKSON, Tenn. — This is the time to meet all 36 contestants competing for the title of Miss Tennessee Volunteer. During competition, the participants are judged in four categories: fitness, interview, evening gown, and talent. “I was just crowned, well, yesterday, and just being able to see everyone and...
2024 squad raises the standard for ETSU baseball
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Former ETSU first baseman, Cam Sisneros, is just a day away from embarking on his journey as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization. He says, he wouldn’t have made it this far without his time at ETSU. Sisneros told reporters this past week that he became a […]
First 10 official state books recognized at reception
A reception was held recently in Loudon County to recognize the designation of Tennessee’s first 10 official state books. Speaking at the Public Library at Tellico Village on July 16, State Rep. Lowell Russell, R-Vonore, said he was proud to join his colleagues in the General Assembly to pass a bill naming the books earlier this year. “While there's been official state songs and state poems and state paintings, Tennessee...
Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
Wanted Tennessee man arrested in Logan County
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - A man wanted out of Tennessee was arrested in Logan County on Friday evening following a high-speed chase and a foot pursuit. Around 5 p.m. Friday, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle matching the description of one used in an alleged prior shoplifting at Farmer’s Home Furniture in Russellville, according to a citation obtained by WBKO.
Nashville-area GOP House race and Senate primaries top Tennessee’s primary ballot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A first-term Tennessee congressman backed by former President Donald Trump will face a Republican challenger who calls the lawmaker ineffective, a contest that is among the top races in the state’s August primary election. The primary will also cement who will be the Democratic...
Muhumed, Smith win USATF national titles at Crazy 8s
KINGSPORT — For the third year in a row, the USA Track and Field men’s 8-kilometer road national championship wasn’t fully decided until the front pack entered J. Fred Johnson Stadium. In the final stages of the race, Ahmed Muhumed (Northern Arizona Elite) pulled away from Isai Rodriguez (Puma) to win Saturday’s 34th Ballad Health and Niswonger Children’s Hospital Crazy 8s 8K in a blazing-fast time of 22:26.0. It was...
THA recognizes Rep. Ryan Williams as a 2024 Hospital Hero
Rep. Williams is uniquely positioned to provide leadership on significant hospital and health care issues. The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored Rep. Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) as a 2024 THA Hospital Hero for his dedication and work on behalf of hospitals in Tennessee. THA Hospital Hero Awards recognize lawmakers who prioritize...
BlueCross BlueShield and VUMC announce long-term agreement
BlueCross members with employer-based or individual coverage in both Network P and S have access to care at all Vanderbilt Health hospitals. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross), Tennessee’s largest health benefit plan company, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Tennessee’s major quaternary health care provider, announce a new long-term network agreement.
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