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Burchett, Moore participate in Loudon County forums
The Tellico Village Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) recently hosted two candidates who Loudon County voters can vote for in the Aug. 1 primary election. U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Knoxville, and Kenneth Moore, a 17-year resident of Tellico Village who is running as a Democrat for the state House of Representatives seat in the 21st District, appeared in two separate forums held in the Yacht Club at Tellico Village on June 20. ...
Claiborne man sentenced in 2021 shooting death
Michael Neal Jr., of Speedwell, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of Jeffrey Warwick. The sentence was handed down by Eighth Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Zack Walden on Monday, June 24, at the Campbell County Courthouse. TBI agents initially began […] The post Claiborne man sentenced in 2021 shooting death appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Rocky Top’s Coal Creek Miners Museum needs your help
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Coal Creek Miners Museum in Rocky Top is building a memorial walk to honor the coal miners of East Tennessee!. For it to happen, though, the museum needs some help from the public. It’s hosting a brick fundraiser to help raise money for the walk and for the museum’s upkeep.
'They had been together for years' | Family of woman grieves after 2 young children and her fiance die in car crash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two cousins said the love story between Garrett Pritchett and Tesla Brynant was one like they'd never seen. They said everything followed naturally for the couple. Kim Aultman, a cousin and aunt of the family, said life as they knew it changed in an instant the...
Dalton Knecht Reportedly Signs Rookie Contract With Los Angeles Lakers
Former Tennessee star Dalton Knecht reportedly signed his NBA rookie contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday according to Spotrac. It’s a four-year contract for Knecht that’s worth up to $18.48 million with $7.83 million guaranteed over the first two years. After those two years, the Lakers have team options whether to pick up the third year and fourth year of Knecht’s rookie contract.
Museum of Appalachia expected to send anvils flying during its annual Fourth of July celebration
NORRIS, Tenn. — During the Fourth of July, fireworks send explosions rippling across East Tennessee. Usually, the blasts can be heard across neighborhoods and communities, causing people to look up and watch the colors as they brighten up the night sky. At the Museum of Appalachia, people will be...
Cocke County Investigates Decomposed Bodies Found in Abandoned Car
The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a deeply unsettling case involving decomposed bodies discovered in an abandoned car. According to local reports, the incident has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community. Mysterious Discovery. At around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, officers from the Parrottsville Police Department, alongside deputies...
Hawkins County Rescue Squad responds to water rescue
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to a water rescue on Wednesday, according to a social media post by the rescue squad. The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to Old Highway 11W near Pyne Lane in Rogersville after an individual had reportedly already been removed from the water and received CPR […]
Oversized load stopped in Hawkins County is expected to roll again Friday night
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) — An oversized load that was supposed to arrive at Eastman Chemical Company earlier this week is currently stopped in Hawkins County but is expected to be on the move again soon. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the oversized load is currently parked along State Route 346, also […]
Williams sworn in as new Mount Carmel municipal judge
Kingsport attorney Jim Williams was sworn in Thursday as Mount Carmel’s municipal judge after being unanimously approved in May. Williams replaces former Judge Terry Risner, who lost his license to practice law in Tennessee in March. Williams practices out of Jim Williams and Associates in Kingsport. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the areas of child custody and support, conservatorship, juvenile law and bankruptcy. He is also a...
The Creamery at Grace Meadows Farm hosts grand opening
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Grace Meadows Farm in Jonesborough hosted a grand opening for its new ice cream shop on Wednesday. Grace Meadows is a restaurant, church, event venue, and now dessert spot, all located at 170 John France Road. Owner Tammy Eldridge told News Channel 11 that all the ice cream is homemade by […]
Local shelters urge safety for dogs scared by July 4 fireworks
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Although the 4th of July can be a fun time for adults, for dogs, that's not always the case. According to Johnson City and Washington County Animal Shelter officials, the fourth and fifth of July are the busiest times of the year. The loud...
What to watch: The SEC Network’s Tennessee Takeover
Revisit the best year in the history of Tennessee Athletics during the annual 24-hour SEC Network Takeover on Friday. It’s takeover time on the SEC Network this month, and Tennessee’s turn is coming up on Friday starting at midnight. As the league’s network does annually every summer, each school gets a full 24 hours to pick and choose a customized set of programming highlighting some of its best games and most memorable moments from the most recent athletic year – and the Vols and Lady Vols are coming off the best one in their history. Tennessee finished a best-ever third in the final Directors Cup standings and took home a third straight SEC All-Sports Title, and the SEC Network Takeover will allow fans a chance to relive those successes, from the baseball national championship to the Citrus Bowl and men’s basketball SEC title.
Believe In Bristol announces Star Spangled July Fourth event schedule
Believe in Bristol has announced the upcoming schedule of events for Bristol’s annual Star Spangled July Fourth Celebration. This year’s event includes fun activities the whole family can enjoy, complete with a free Border Bash series concert, children’s activities, including free inflatables, food trucks and local craft vendors, and the return of fireworks to close out the night. The Independence Day Parade lineup begins at 3 p.m. With the parade starting at 5. Activities at Anderson Park begin at 6. Live music is scheduled to begin at 7.
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