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Hancock County deputies searching for last of 5 inmates who escaped from jail on Wednesday
HANCOCK COUNTY, Tenn. — Update (5:30 p.m.): The Hancock County Sheriff's Office said it has captured four of the five inmates who escaped from jail on Wednesday. According to HCSO, only one inmate was still unaccounted for as of Friday: Jason Holden Collins. --- The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office...
After spotting the Doughboys’ 2 runs the Axmen come back to win 12-5
Kingsport, TN — Appy league tonight in Kingsport, Doughboys were up 4 to 3 on the Axmen when we arrived. In the bottom 3rd, Johnson City native Jack Torbett singles on a line drive to right fielder Christian Toledo as Cal Sefcik comes home to score then Toledo unleashes a throw home that the catcher […]
Director and associate director at Johnson City VA under investigation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The director and associate director at Mountain Home VA in Johnson City are under investigation for allegations of wrongdoing and failure to follow VA processes properly. Officials at the VA said that James H. Quillen Medical Center director Dean Borsos and associate director Dr....
Students rally in downtown Knoxville to defend banned books
Young scholars, parents and staff from the East Tennessee Freedom Schools program marched in downtown Knoxville July 17 to protest literary censorship in public schools and libraries across the country. The march - part of Children’s Defense Fund’s (CDF) National Day of Social Action - began at the intersection of...
Kingsport street closures for parade Friday as Funfest begins
As Funfest in Kingsport officially gets underway tomorrow, several streets in downtown Kingsport will be closed temporarily on Friday to accommodate the 2024 Fun Fest parade. The parade begins on Clinchfield Street near the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, and continues to Center Street, then to Sullivan Street and finally back to Clinchfield Street. Clinchfield from Market Street to Clay Street will be closed by 10 a.m. on Friday to allow for parade lineup. All side streets leading into Center between Clinchfield and Sullivan will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Friday. Center and Clinchfield will be closed 30 minutes prior to the parade stepping off at 6 p.m. Detour signs will be in place and all closures will be lifted at the conclusion of the parade.
Freedom Hall Pool reopens after monthlong closure for repair
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City has reopened following a monthlong closure for repair. According to a post by the Johnson City Department of Parks and Recreation, the pool opened on Wednesday. The closure was put into place on June 17, when the department told the public that a repair […]
'I've been dreaming about this since I was 5': ETSU's Sisneros draft dream becomes reality
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tuesday afternoon Cam Sisneros got a call from the cubs that would change his life, letting the first baseman know that they had drafted him in the 14th round. "I was waiting there on day three and getting a little uneasy about it," said...
Stock & Barrel owners turning Elst into a brewhouse restaurant. Introducing: The Black Dog
Elst Brewing Company, set to close Aug. 5, quickly will be replaced by a new brewhouse and restaurant from the same people behind Chivio Taqueria on Gay Street. The new concept, The Black Dog, would open between Aug. 12 and 15 at 2419 N. Central St., just outside the Oakwood neighborhood. Owners...
Applications now open for free and reduced-price meals for Knox County Schools
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Schools announced applications are now open for students to receive free and reduced-price meals for the 2024-2025 school year. KCS said the application is open for families unable to pay for breakfast and lunch meals at school or do not attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school.
McKay's union leader: Road trip showed why Knoxville employees need a labor contract
The McKay's 50th anniversary road trip that challenged fans of the used book and record store to visit all five locations on July 9 − and sent some to the hospital with heat-related illness − was a reminder to union members in Knoxville of why they are bargaining a contract. “People were...
Morgan Wallen in Knoxville: Tickets, parking and Neyland Stadium rules — all you need to know
Morgan Wallen is all set to take the stage at Neyland Stadium not once, but twice in September. The show, a first for the stadium since 2019, is sure to be a crowd pleaser, but are you ready to honky tonk? We've got all the details you need to know from parking to lodging to get you ready for a truly unforgettable night.
Niswonger Performing Arts Center celebrates 20th anniversary season with spectacular lineup
The Niswonger Performing Arts Center (NPAC) proudly announces its 20th anniversary season, promising an extraordinary array of performances. Located in Greeneville, NPAC has become synonymous with world-class entertainment, and our new season is no exception. “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone season with a lineup that showcases the incredible talent and variety that NPAC […] The post Niswonger Performing Arts Center celebrates 20th anniversary season with spectacular lineup appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
BJ’s Wholesale Club breaks ground in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Costco and Sam’s Club, there’s a new wholesale club in town: BJ’s. Thursday, BJ’s broke ground on its fourth location in Tennessee, which is set to open in Maryville later this year. Senior Manager of External Communication Briana Keene said the company...
KFD working on creating new museum dedicated to its history years after SUV crash took out original location
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Soon you will be able to learn more about the history of the Knoxville Fire Department. That's because the department is working on creating a museum that will feature vintage items and artifacts. Now that the Knoxville Fire Department headquarters has moved to North Knoxville, Mark...
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