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Rogersville native turns hobby into scholarship
MOSHEIM — Rogersville native and Cherokee alumnus John Bernard has turned a hobby into an opportunity to return to college and further his career in education. The West Greene Middle School teacher and football coach recently signed to compete with Milligan University’s disc golf team. “I start this fall in Milligan’s 100% online M.Ed. curriculum and teaching program,” Bernard announced on his Facebook page. “I’m blessed to be going back...
New head coach Mike Castle aims to revitalize Volunteer after winless season
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Volunteer held its football media day on Monday inside the school's gym. The Falcons went 0-10 in 2023. This season they have a new head coach in Mike Castle, who was an assistant coach in Church Hill last season. He says the team has...
Panthers could name coach this week
CHURCH HILL — Church Hill Middle School officials have lined up interviews with potential coaching candidates and hope to have an interim head football coach in place this week, according to principal Sherry Price. Football players, parents and school officials at CHMS knew they’d have a new head coach this season. They just didn’t expect it to change a second time mere weeks before the start of the season. But that’s exactly what happened. ...
Alex Miller enjoying a strong season at Tennessee’s Kingsport Speedway
As the owner of an automotive repair shop, Alex Miller has spent a lot of time with cars. He’s also spent a lot time at the race track, sponsoring drivers and watching family members compete. “We had always kind of been hot rodders and stuff. So we went and...
Sports briefs: Chiefs’ mattress fundraiser is July 27
ROGERSVILLE — The Cherokee football team will host a mattress fundraiser on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school gym. Anyone in the market for a new mattress, pillows, sheets or other sleeping items is invited to stop in. Learn more about the mattress fundraiser at https://vimeo.com/637591323. The football team is also selling the annual Mobuck discount cards. Anyone interested in purchasing one can reach out to any football player. ...
Boone and Crockett stadium renovations ‘on time,’ director of schools says
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — With one month to go before the first home varsity football game for Washington County Schools, the clock is ticking to finish stadium renovations. Director of Schools Dr. Jerry Boyd says things are looking good. “Well, as far as the timeline being established from the beginning of the project, everything’s on […]
Axmen pitched a shutout against the State Liners and won 4-0 in Kingsport
Kingsport, TN — Appy league in Kingsport tonight where the State liners were having their home game against the Axmen, and bottom of the fifth, Elijah Alexander grounds into a double play, shortstop Mason Swinney to second baseman Jack Torbett to first baseman Devan Zirwas. Hunter High is out at 2nd Elijah Alexander is out […]
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