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Final defendant in Tri-Cities methampetamines ring pleads guilty in federal court
A Bristol man who the feds say was involved in a scheme responsible for a large percentage of the methamphetamine market in the Tri-Cities area pleaded guilty in federal court last week. Eric Dale Whisman, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture.
Pike travel nurse indicted in federal crackdown on health care fraud
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A Pike County travel nurse who has been under investigation for the past two years has now been indicted on federal drug charges. Jacqueline Brewster, 54, of Belfry, has been charged in U.S. District Court in Beckley, W.Va., with obtaining controlled substances by fraud, tampering with consumer products, and wrongfully obtaining individually identifiable health information under false pretenses.
Kentucky jail escapee captured in Mingo
A Pinsonfork, Kentucky, man has been returned to custody after he escaped from a work detail last week. Andrew J. Eastwood, 48, of Pond Creek Road, was booked at the Pike County Detention Center on charges of second-degree escape, probation violation, failure to appear, contempt of court and parole violation on June 19.
‘Operation Dry Water’ to crack down on boating under the influence this 4th of July weekend
So far this year the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has responded to dozens of incidents involving drinking and boating. Dozens of them resulted in serious injuries and nearly ten were fatal. Now, with a big holiday weekend out on the water approaching, officials are dedicating manpower in an effort to stop people who boat under the influence. It's called Operation Dry Water.
Tennessee Lottery Winner Has Perfect Response To Winning $1 Million: "I Ain’t Ever Eating Bologna Again"
"I said [to the clerk], 'If I hit this million dollars, I ain't ever eating bologna again.'" Thus, a king was born. Jody (who opted not to disclose his last name — a smart man) received the top prize of a Kentucky lottery scratch-off ticket! He and his father took a $700,000 lump sum and went on about their business! Lottery officials said they took home a check for $504,000 after taxes.
Health care law changes begin July 1
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s plan to unwind certificate of need, protection of power of attorney rights and several TennCare coverage changes went into effect Monday with the new fiscal year. TennCare must retain coverage for individuals with disabilities who have employment through a buy-in program, it must cover mental health services at the same rates for alcoholism and drug dependency and it must cover medical expenses for genetic testing to identify treatments for children with rare diseases. ...
VIDEO: Bear roams Boones Creek apartment complex Monday morning
BOONES CREEK, Tenn. (WJHL) — A black bear was spotted roaming around the front of an apartment complex in Boones Creek on Monday. Security footage submitted by News Channel 11 viewer Angelia Gillis shows the bear sniffing around her front porch at around 9:43 a.m., then wandering off. The apartments the bear was seen at […]
JCPD: Fatal motorcycle crash over the weekend still believed to be single-vehicle incident
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) told News Channel 11 on Monday that after numerous witness interviews, a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday in Gray is still believed to have been a single-vehicle crash. The JCPD said it obtained statements from those in the area at the time of the […]
Tennessee couple has Vols announce gender of their first baby
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kayla and Michael Tennant are super Vol fans from Bristol, TN. From their wedding colors—orange and white—to getting their engagement photos inside Neyland Stadium, almost everything revolves around Tennessee sports. It all started when Kayla was growing up. "When I grew up, My family...
Cumberland Volleyball Unveils 2024 Schedule
LEBANON, Tenn.–Cumberland University head volleyball coach Hannah Vadakin announces the team’s 37 match schedule including 13 home contests and seven matches against teams that made the NAIA National Tournament last season. Cumberland will take on six teams that made the NAIA National Tournament last season including two NAIA...
TSA stops man from boarding plane with gun, bullets in carry-on at Harrisburg International Airport
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Virginia man is facing a citation and fine after attempting to board a plane at Harrisburg International Airport with a handgun and magazine with seven bullets in his carry-on bag. Transportation Security Administration officers discovered the gun at the security checkpoint when the x-ray unit...
Carter County sheriff believes escaped inmate and missing man are connected
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Carter County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has confirmed the case of a missing man and an escaped inmate are being investigated as related incidents. On June 20, inmate Billy Fletcher, 43, allegedly walked away from his work detail at the county detention center. Fletcher was serving a three-year sentence for […]
Budget Committee whittles proposed county tax hike to slightly under 24 cents
The Hawkins County Commission’s Budget Committee whittled some spending from the proposed 2024-25 budget Monday, decreasing what started as a proposed 26.67 cent property tax to just under 24 cents. Some committee members wanted to see that tax hike figure reduced to 20 cents, although at the end of the day-long budget hearing they were unable to find cuts substantial enough to meet that goal. The committee voted 6-0 to...
Highland soccer player Smith off to Pikeville
After spending the last few fall seasons at the goalkeeper for the Highland girls’ soccer team, Kayley Smith will look to take on that responsibility for the University of Pikeville in Kentucky. Smith,who plans to major in exercise physiology with the goal of being a physical therapist or athletic...
Class of 1957 celebrates 27 years of scholarships
The Elizabethton High School Class of 1957 celebrated 27 years of awarding scholastic scholarships during their high school reunion in late June at The Black Olive Restaurant. In 1997, after their 40th reunion, the class decided to use the remaining $150 to establish a scholarship fund for five deserving Elizabethton High School students. Over the […] The post Class of 1957 celebrates 27 years of scholarships appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
WCSO: Man arrested after taking victim’s dog while armed with pepper projectile gun
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Gray man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly took a victim’s dog and pointed a pepper projectile gun at them. According to a news release from the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies were called to a home in the 100 block of Adams Street shortly before 9 […]
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