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Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024
New laws in Tennessee and Wyoming passed this year prohibiting the use of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws. They are the third and fourth states to adopt such laws after Oklahoma did so in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021. ERPOs authorize individuals, typically...
Doughboys and State Liners were suspended in the 6th because of Mother Nature
Johnson City — Appalachian League baseball tonight had the state liners hosting the Doughboys in Johnson City. Top of the 4th Kyler Proctor doubles (2) on a fly ball to center field Walter States Caleb Marmo comes home and it is 1-0. In the same inning, Walter states Nate Conner dribbles one to second baseman […]
Appalachian League announces 2024 All-Star Game rosters
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced the rosters for the fourth Appy League All-Star Game. The rosters will feature 44 of the league's top players from the East and West Divisions, as nominated and voted on by the league's managers. The All-Star Game, hosted by the Johnson City Doughboys and presented by Visit Johnson City, will be held at TVA Credit Union Ballpark in Johnson City, Tenn., on July 23 at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on MLB.com and MLB.TV.
VIDEO: 2 injured in Johnson City officer-involved shooting
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in injuries Wednesday night in Johnson City. According to the TBI, it happened near the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Cherokee Road. The TBI reports that shortly after 8:30 p.m. officers with the Johnson City Police […]
Morristown business owners pleased with survey asking for input on future of downtown
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) -The city of Morristown wants to hear from those who live in the area. Officials recently sent out a survey asking people who live in the area about their thoughts on the current downtown area and what they would like to see happen to it in the future.
Honeybee Coffee closes South Knoxville store for 'restructuring' weeks after meltdown
Another Honeybee Coffee store has temporarily closed for "restructuring," according to signs posted at the Sevier Avenue coffee shop in South Knoxville on July 17. The local chain's other two stores in Knoxville – the flagship in West Knoxville near Farragut and one in West Town Mall – have been closed...
'I got to see what an NFL quarterback was really like' | Todd Helton recalls the moment he decided to focus on baseball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Helton was a two-sport athlete at the University of Tennessee and played both football and baseball with the Vols. As Helton prepares to be enshrined at the National Baseball Hall of Fame later this month, he recalled the biggest lesson football taught him that helped his success on the diamond.
North Knoxville ballfields upgraded, to be baseball nonprofit’s home complex
The Christenberry Ballfields in North Knoxville have been renovated through a grant from the National Amateur Baseball Federation. The upgrades include new infields, scoreboards, fencing, and more.
Smokies cities make strides toward ensuring bear, human safety with new trash bins
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 1,900 black bears — about two per square mile — with more than 14,500 of these iconic mammals roaming the four-state mountain region. Bears share their territory with increasing numbers of human neighbors, which can lead to conflict...
Water restored to customers after line break in Johnson City
UPDATE: According to a Johnson City spokesperson, water service had been restored as of 2:50 p.m. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A water line break in Johnson City on Wednesday morning has affected several customers. Johnson City’s Water and Sewer Services Director Tom Witherspoon told News Channel 11 that a water line break in the […]
Chattanooga ranks fourth among Tennessee cities with the worst drivers, study finds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Consumer Affairs released a new study of Tennessee cities with the worst drivers. Chattanooga is ranked fourth on that list, surpassing Nashville. The Study is based on Tennessee cities with a population of 50,000 people or more. It claims that about 6 out of every 100,000...
Elvis Presley’s former jet returns to Memphis as mobile home: ‘All we’ve done is vacuum it, wipe it down’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Wednesday, visitors of the Bass Pro Shop at the Pyramid got the opportunity to tour the King of Rock and Roll’s former 1962 Lockheed Jetstar. Elvis Presley bought the jet on December 22, 1976, just shy of eight months before his death. It featured six red velvet passenger seats.
Tennessee’s attorney general says Memphis police policy violates a new state law
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tennessee’s attorney general said Memphis police policy violates a new state law. State Representative John Gillespie asked the Tennessee attorney general for his opinion on MPD’s general arrest policy. One portion of the policy directs officers not to pull someone over for minor vehicle equipment...
'Surreal': Butler HS grad Cierra Burdick looks to win gold in Team USA 3x3 basketball, reflects on journey to the Olympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dropping by Butler High School for an interview, Cierra Burdick finds her name all over the school's athletics displays. “I wonder if I have these trophies at home," Burdick said. "I’ll have to look into that.”. From back-to-back state player of the year honors, to...
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