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Bristol Tenn. BOE considers policies based on new laws
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Bristol, Tennessee School Board met Monday to discuss a list of policies that could go into place. The first deals with artificial intelligence, or AI, in the classroom. According to Director of Schools Dr. Annette Tudor, this is a topic they have seen regularly in schools, which led to a […]
Multiple UVA Wise Student-Athletes Named To CSC Academic All-District Teams
WISE, VA -- Several UVA Wise student-athletes have been recognized over the past few weeks with inclusion on College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® teams. The 2023-24 Academic All-District® Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court/field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. Nominees must be at least a sophomore with at a 3.5 grade point average or higher. They must also have played in a specific number of games/matches...
School hosts basketball camp for kids with special needs
JENKINS, Ky. (WYMT) - Organizers with Bounce the Stigma returned to Eastern Kentucky for a two-day basketball camp sponsored by Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation. The purpose of the camp is to help motivate and include kids with special needs. “Basketball is an all, is a game that brings everybody together,...
Why former college football coach Hal Mumme joined Sullivan East staff for 2024 TSSAA season
Bluff City may soon be renamed Air Raid City as Hal Mumme, known as one of the founders of the high-octane Air Raid offense, has joined the football coaching staff at Sullivan East. His newest stop in Bluff City comes after spending over 30 years in the college football coaching...
Former Florida Georgia Line star Tyler Hubbard is set for Fun Fest show
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Florida Georgia Line burst through pop culture’s bubble like a couple of beer-toting bros at a frat party. Lumped among the era’s growing throng of mainstream country’s more rock than country artists, hits popped faster for the duo than beer can tabs at said frat party.
Northeast Foundation announces a dozen new scholarships
KINGSPORT — The Northeast State Community College Foundation has announced 12 new scholarships, introduced one new program and welcomed two new members to the President's Trust. It also recognized an outstanding alumna for the year.
NASCAR teams take part in Goodyear test at BMS
BRISTOL — Six teams representing all three manufacturers took part in a Goodyear tire test on Tuesday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway. It came on the heels of the Food City 500 in March when the race featured 54 lead changes among 16 drivers. Although several tires were starting to come apart, there were only nine cautions.
Steve Wintermute: Steve’s Fantastic 2024 Fun Fest Trivia Contest
Fun Fest 2024 is almost here. Its most eagerly anticipated event — Steve’s Fantastic Fun Fest Trivia Contest — is here. The trivia contest is sponsored by the community-minded members of the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, whose dedicated staff labors tirelessly the year around promoting our fair city as the leading location in the nation to live, work and play. The Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce will award Kingsport gift packs full of assorted goodies to three winners.
Doughboys stay hot, roll past State Liners
Although they were the visiting team on the scoreboard Tuesday night, that did not seem to bother the Doughboys at TVA Credit Union Ballpark against Bristol's State Liners. Johnson City won 13-3, its fourth victory in its last five outings.
Sock Puppets steal Game 1 against Axmen
The Axmen were hurt by the Sock Puppets’ base-running in Game 1 on Tuesday at Hunter Wright Stadium. Burlington capitalized on its three stolen bases through the game, driving in two of the runners in separate innings to add to its advantage en route to a 6-3 win over Kingsport.
EC continues to rebound
Elkhorn City Mayor Nathan Bryant provided an update on the steps the city has taken regarding an investigative report performed by the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts’ office during a special meeting July 11. That report highlighted several deficiencies within city government under former Mayor Mike Taylor’s administration.
PHOTO GALLERY: Trash Barrel Paint-In draws crowd for 39th year
KINGSPORT — The 39th Annual Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trash Barrel Paint-In held Tuesday brought a crowd of attendees to Allandale Mansion to show off their artistic creativity. Adults and children alike are annually invited to paint their own original designs, along with themes that encourage recycling, litter prevention and...
Bristol Casino records solid $14.35M month during June
BRISTOL, Va. — The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, recorded its third most successful month of this year during June and the continuation of greater adjusted gaming revenues compared to the prior year. For June 2024, the Bristol Casino reported $14.35 million in adjusted gaming revenue —...
APPY LEAGUE: Bristol loses again
The Greeneville, Tennessee-based Bristol State Liners lost once again on Tuesday night and this defeat followed a familiar script. Bad defense, ineffective relief pitching, and a mostly putrid offense was on display as the State Liners dropped a 13-3 decision to the Johnson City Doughboys at Cardinal Park. The State...
Kingsport officials, public commenter address paving
KINGSPORT — Some public comment, local officials’ comments and a vote at Tuesday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting focused on the same thing: the condition of the streets and roads in the city. During the voting section of the BMA, the board voted 7-0 to approve...
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