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Police officers did not shoot bear in Gatlinburg on Thursday, authorities say
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Contrary to some posts on social media, the Gatlinburg Police Department said Friday none of its officers shot a bear. The police department said it learned Friday morning about a false social media claim that an officer shot and killed a bear on July 25. It said the "accusation of the Gatlinburg Police Department discharging a firearm and killing a bear is absolutely untrue."
1 person taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after crash on Alcoa Highway, authorities say
ALCOA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation said a crash on Alcoa Highway backed up southbound traffic for miles on Friday. The crash was reported at around 3:55 p.m. Eastern Time, according to TDOT. It closed a lane of the road, and TDOT said traffic was backed up for miles to near Montlake Drive — just past the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Jonesborough water outage scheduled for Monday night
Jonesborough residents can expect a scheduled water outage Monday night, July 29. The scheduled water outage is set for 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, the Town of Jonesbnorough announced in a Thursday press release. According to the town, crews will work diligently to shorten the time of the outage.
The Great Escape: Manhunt and Legal Battle Erupts After Repeat Offender Sean Williams Fights for Freedom
From Escaping Custody to Courtroom Drama: Sean Williams’ Trial. According to WVLT, Sean Williams, a man from Johnson City, tried to escape from custody twice. The first time was in July 2023. He was being taken to a court hearing in Greeneville when he kicked out the back window of the van and ran away. It took a month to catch him, but he was finally found in Florida.
Harlan Independent Schools participate in lunch and breakfast program
Harlan Independent School will be participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program , Sunshine School, Harlan Elementary, and Harlan Middle/ High school will offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for […] The post Harlan Independent Schools participate in lunch and breakfast program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Morale boost: Tennessee police officers, SROs to receive pay bonus thanks to grant
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Police advocacy groups say there's no real price you can pay for putting your life on the line. But, a little extra money doesn't hurt. Thanks to a new grant, eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs) in Tennessee are going to get a little something extra in their paychecks this summer.
AAA: TN gas prices hold steady
Tennessee gas prices held steady over last week and the state average remains at $3.11 — the same as one week ago, according to AAA. In its weekly Tennessee gas price report, AAA’s average is now $3.11 which is 11 cents more expensive than one month ago, but six cents less than one year ago. However, the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Cocke County once again decreased according to AAA, dropping from $3.09 per gallon last week to a current...
As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future
Two years ago, Maryville Republican Bryan Richey pulled off a major upset, taking down a seven-term incumbent while raising a fraction of the money his opponent did. The seemingly grassroots campaign was anything but, as groups supporting school vouchers and charters boosted Richey with over $140,000 in independent advertisements. The investment in Richey didn’t pay […]
Brandon Barnes named Sullivan East's next head boys basketball coach
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Sullivan East High School announced Thursday that is has selected Sullivan Central alum, Brandon Barnes, as the next to lead the Patriots boys basketball program ahead of the 2024-25 season. The former Sullivan Central Cougar played for the legendary Dickie Warren and now becomes...
Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival Features More Activities, New Format Aug. 17
Ijams Nature Center’s 14th annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings will bring back its popular marketplace and add new activities to its offerings on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. A general admission ticket provides access to educational booths and activities, dipnetting, live animal...
Cumberland County Schools setting students up for post-high school success
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Cumberland County School System is a medium-sized system with 12 schools and roughly 7,000 students. It prides itself on being innovative and allowing students to prepare themselves for their future whether it be college or entering the workforce. “They’ve always had that career focus here and they work very hard […]
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