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A Union County mother raises concerns about jail conditions as her son serves time
UNION COUNTY, Tennessee — Vickie Bondy used to be a nurse. She's now retired from her job but there's one job she'll never retire from—being a mother. Bondy's son has been serving time in the Union County Jail because she said he violated his parole. She said her son has around three weeks left on his sentence, but the jail's conditions are making it hard to survive.
‘Good luck Joey:’ Sergeant retires from Cocke County Sheriff’s Office after 20 years in law enforcement
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Wednesday was an emotional day for many in the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office as they said farewell to a sergeant who has served in law enforcement for 20 years. CCSO shared the news of Sergeant Joseph “Joey” Owings on Wednesday, saying he has been committed to the community and enjoyed […]
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.
Kavares Tears says goodbye to Tennessee Baseball with social media post
Tennessee outfielder Kavares Tears says goodbye to the Vols in a social media post this week, after being picked in the MLB Draft. The post Kavares Tears says goodbye to Tennessee Baseball with social media post appeared first on On3.
District Attorney shares details on death of 8-year-old child
On July 17, 2024, our office received information that a home security video existed regarding the death of an 8-year-old child, who died on Monday, July 15, in Humboldt. This video was obtained by Humboldt Police Department Investigators Kenny Rich and Tony Williams and District Attorney Investigator Jimmy Wilson. These investigators, Chief Dan Ables, Assistant D.A. Scott Kirk, and I reviewed the video footage.
Some Harlan County waters unsafe for swimming
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Water has extended no swimming advisories for multiple bodies of water in Harlan County and across the state as a result of high levels of E. coli bacteria found in the water. According to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s website at https://eec.ky.gov, advisories have been active […] The post Some Harlan County waters unsafe for swimming appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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 […]
Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation
A Tennessee Registry of Election Finance board member is criticizing an Attorney General’s Office investigation into two Constitutional Republicans groups, challenging the veracity of its report and raising questions about possible bias. “They did not do even a remotely close to thorough investigation. They just went through the motions,” Registry board member Tom Lawless said […] The post Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Meet the 2024 All-West Tennessee track and field teams, including athletes of the year
Adrian Crawford started his track career last season without a clue of what he wanted to do. Union City coach Wade Maddox worked with Crawford to figure out which events he was good at and which he needed work with heading into his freshman year in 2023. “Most of them...
Daily Briefing: Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth
Hi! Welcome to another Wednesday edition of the Daily Briefing. Here's what you need to know to start your day. Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth The improbable rise of Nearest Green Distillery and the history of its namesake, a Black man in the South who helped Jack Daniel distill his famous whiskey, unfurls...
McLean Gold wins boys invitational youth soccer tournament
The age 2012 McLean Boys Gold youth soccer team won the Williamsburg Invitational tournament over the Memorial Day weekend. The players were Enzo Reyes-Castillo, Chase Bracher, Owen Glasser, Jack Lucey, Ben Phillips, Logan Swartz, Edison Tan, Liam Cunningham-Bennett, Everett Brady, Liam Brennan and Adonay Valencia. Ryan Sellers was the coach.
Former Jacksboro police officer accused of vandalizing vice mayor’s home with Vienna sausages
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — A former Jacksboro police officer is facing a vandalism charge after he allegedly threw cans of Vienna sausages at the Vice Mayor’s home earlier this month. An affidavit from the Campbell County General Sessions Court states that the Jacksboro Vice Mayor reported to a Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy that he was […]
Is the Tennessee river safe to swim in? Local riverkeeper weighs in
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - With concerns on the quality of the Seine River in Paris, some questions are being raised in our own backyard. David Whiteside, the founder of Tennessee River Keeper said to avoid swimming for up to three days after it rains. The runoff into the Tennessee River can carry any bacteria the rain may touch.
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