Hawkins County Sheriff Warns of Warrant Phone Scam
The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam callers demanding money to pay other people’s warrants. Authorities say the callers threaten to arrest anyone who refuses to pay. The sheriff’s office says those claims are false and urges anyone receiving such a call to hang up and stop communicating with the caller. Officials […]
Read MoreProperty Tax Bills Strain Tennessee Homeowners
Rising property taxes are putting pressure on Tennessee homeowners, according to a report from Taking the Kids. Jonesborough approved a 28 percent rate increase in July 2025, while Erwin approved a 31-cent increase this June. Officials point to population growth, rising costs and demands for services. Higher property assessments can also push bills up, even […]
Read MoreJohnson City Man Indicted in Two Fentanyl Deaths
41 year old Lavonti Jeter of Johnson City faces two counts of second-degree murder and one count of selling fentanyl. A Washington County grand jury returned the indictment November second. Police say Jeter supplied fentanyl linked to two deaths on July 31, 2022. He was served at the Washington County Detention Center, where he was […]
Read MoreBrookdale Fined Over Violations at Four Tennessee Facilities
Brookdale Senior Living has agreed to pay thirteen thousand five hundred dollars in fines after Tennessee regulators found violations at four facilities. Investigators reported resident abuse in Johnson City and delayed care for a Clarksville resident whose hip fracture required surgery. Facilities in Greeneville and Maryville were cited for missed fire drills. The Johnson City […]
Read MoreStreaming Giant Turns to AI for Viewing Suggestions
A streaming giant is turning to artificial intelligence with a new feature aimed at helping viewers find something new to watch…
Read MoreDemocrats Win Congress
Democrats are projected to win the House and Senate. President Trump said last night that the war in Iran may have contributed to Republican losses. ..
Read MoreDemocrats Win Congress
Democrats are projected to win the House and Senate. President Trump said last night that the war in Iran may have contributed to Republican losses. ..
Read MoreJudge Denies Bond Reduction in Fatal Johnson City Crash
A Johnson City judge has kept Steven Kotsonis’ bond at five million dollars. Kotsonis has pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide and other charges. Authorities say his SUV struck four pedestrians downtown in May, killing one and injuring three. He’s due back in court November thirtieth.
Read MoreBlackburn Wins Tennessee Governor’s Race
Republican Marsha Blackburn will become Tennessee’s first woman governor after defeating Democrat Jerri Green. The Associated Press called the race for Blackburn after she declared victory Tuesday night. Unofficial statewide returns put Blackburn at about 46 percent, Green at 43 percent and independent David Hatley at about 9 percent. In East Tennessee, Republican Diana Harshbarger […]
Read MoreTusculum Approves Contract for License Plate Readers
Tusculum city leaders have approved a one-year contract for license plate readers after testing four cameras at entrances to the city. Police Chief Danny Greene says the cameras helped officers track stolen vehicles and locate a car linked to a Greeneville armed robbery investigation that led to two arrests.
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