Speed Enforcement Targeted
In Tusculum, the Board of Mayor and Commissioners will meet Thursday with a third-party provider to learn more about a photo speed enforcement program that if enacted, would cover public school speed zones in the city. The whole thing comes about as city officials say there are more speeders out there now, and the speeds […]
Read MoreEscapees On The Loose
The big story today… 2 inmates who escaped from the recreational yard at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon, Virginia, have ties to the Ashe County area… meaning they also could be hiding out in Northeastern Tennessee. 51 year old Johnny Shane Brown is from Rogersville, Tennessee is a federal inmate, and 31 year […]
Read MoreTennessee Secretary Of State Visits East Tennessee State
On Wednesday, one of Tennessee’s highest ranking government officials paid a visit to East Tennessee State University. Secretary of State Tre Hargett was in town, to present the university with an award for efforts in driving voter registration. It was back on September 20th, when the university marked National Voter Registration Day by encouraging all […]
Read MoreTennessee Man Pleads Guilty In Animal Abuse Case
A Tennessee man who was accused of abandoning animals, including dogs, turtles, rabbits, rodents, and snakes… and allowing them to starve… is headed to jail. 35 year old Just Glen Hilton of Rogersville, pled guilty in Hawkins County Court to 5 counts of animal cruelty. Hilton was then sentenced to 14 days in jail, followed […]
Read MoreJohnson City Stabbing
One person was sent to the hospital following a stabbing at a Johnson City tobacco store Sunday night. It happened around 9:45 Monday night on South Broadway Street in the Keystone community. Police have one person of interest, but so far no charges have been filed. The investigation continues. No names have been released and […]
Read MoreMotor Thefts Impede Local Ministry
In Greeneville, and investigation is underway after two engines were stolen from the worksite of the Greene County Firewood Ministry… which provides wood to heat homes for people in need. Each year, their efforts help up to 350 families, and so far just this season alone, they’ve donated over 1,000 loads of firewood. The engines […]
Read MoreBigger, Better Things Coming To Greeneville Humane Society
The Greeneville-Green County Humane Society is opening a new location next Tuesday, which will offer the staff and the animals with more space and storage. The 8000 square foot facility will have 16 play yards for the dogs and cat patio’s for the cats, along with a dog walking area, and a pavilion where people […]
Read MoreMore Jobs Coming To Tennessee
Greenworks Commercial Manufacturing is a leading provider of lithium-ion battery operated/zero emissions outdoor power equipment. The company has just announced plans to open a plant, that when fully operable, is expected to bring 150 jobs to Tennessee. The 180,000 square foot commercial center for manufacturing and engineering is in Morristown.
Read MoreJohnson City To Become More Caffeinated
If you like coffee, this is good news. 7 Brew has announced plans for a second Johnson City location… at the former Ruby Tuesday’s. The coffee chain announced its Tri-Cities expansion plans on Wednesday.
Read MoreShot Fired Narrowly Misses Sleeping Baby
A man was arrested after Johnson City Police say he fired a gun in an apartment, with the bullet narrowly missing a 9 month old baby next door. Remington C. Tritt of Johnson City, is now facing charges including reckless endangerment, after admitting that he negligently discharged his handgun inside his apartment. The bullet went […]
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