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DOJ: Mooresburg suspects among 9 indicted in drug trafficking case
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two people from Mooresburg and one from Bean Station are among nine suspects indicted in a federal drug trafficking case, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). A DOJ news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee states that nine defendants all face a charge […]
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Southwest North Carolina
MORRISTOWN – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. A Flood Watch is currently in effect, with the risk of flash flooding due to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rain is expected to become more widespread this afternoon, with […] The post Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Southwest North Carolina appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Schedule alerts: Cherokee moves homecoming game to Saturday
ROGERSVILLE — The heavy rain, coupled with increased threat of flooding and high winds, that closed schools in Hawkins County on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27, has also forced some sports schedule changes. The biggest change so far is Cherokee High School's decision to move the Chiefs' homecoming football game from Friday night to Saturday morning. Volunteer will also play Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greeneville's Burley Stadium. ...
Some trees down along state routes in Greene County, EMA director reports
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Trees were down along some state routes in Greene County early Friday morning, according to the county’s emergency management agency (EMA) director. EMA Director Heather Sipe told News Channel 11 that as of 6:20 a.m., crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) were working to remove trees that had […]
Police: 11-year-old charged after threatening to ‘shoot up’ Dobyns-Bennett High School
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — An 11-year-old has been charged with a felony after they allegedly made a threat against Dobyns-Bennett High School. A news release from the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) states the department was notified of the threat around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 19. The threat had reportedly been made on TikTok. According to […]
Greeneville basketball's Trey Thompson receivers offer from Tennessee
Greeneville basketball junior Trey Thompson has received an offer from Tennessee ahead of the 2024-25 TSSAA basketball season, he announced on social media Thursday. After a great conversation with @CoachRodC_UT I am honored to announce I have received an offer from the University of Tennessee pic.twitter.com/sim8qggWrh— Trey Thompson (@treyyy_2k) September 26, 2024 ...
Mount Carmel vice mayor still upset about 2021 Sunshine Law violation accusation
Tension was high at Thursday's Mount Carmel Board of Mayor meeting when Vice Mayor Tresa Mawk confronted Alderman John Gibson over her decision not to seek re-election. Mawk accused Gibson of being behind allegations that she had violated the Sunshine Law with Alderman Darby Patrick prior to a BMA workshop in July of 2021. The tense moment caught many in attendance by surprise as Mawk revisited the three year old...
EMA director, Kingsport police stress caution on flooded roads
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Heavy rains and the impending effects of Hurricane Helene have caused several major waterways in the Tri-Cities to swell. Among those is the South Holston River, which is a cause for concern for local emergency responders. Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Jim Bean warned drivers to avoid flooded roadways […]
Local emergency response teams prepare for flooding
TRI-CITIES (WJHL)—The Tri-Cities experienced flooding in some areas on Wednesday, the aftermath of the first recorded September tornado in East Tennessee history. The region has seen some steady and heavy rainfalls, which have caused flooding in some areas, including the Greeneville and Tusculum city limits. The emergency response teams there prepared to take action for […]
District 2 runner-up Chiefs qualify for regionals
MORRISTOWN — The Cherokee Chiefs were just a few strokes away from their second consecutive District 2-AA golf title on Monday, Sept. 23, at the Morristown Country Club. They had to settle for second place, but they won’t complain because they’ll be teeing off alongside the champions next week at the Region 1-AA golf tournament. In a match where seven strokes separated the top three teams, Cherokee finished one stroke behind Morristown West to earn its fourth straight trip to regionals. ...
Kingsport hosting children’s Fall Break Camp Oct. 7-11
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport’s Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Fall Break Camp Oct. 7-11. Children ages 6-12 years old will enjoy games, activities, arts and crafts, outside time, movies and more. “Our staff works hard to make fall break a fun-filled week for the kids with plenty of activities, games and […]
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