Troopers Rescue Girl and Arrest Kidnapping Suspect
Troopers rescued a 13 year old girl Tuesday on Interstate Forty in Jefferson County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. They arrested 20 year old Brendan Arthurs, wanted in North Carolina for kidnapping and child sexual assault. The girl was taken to University of Tennessee Medical Center for care.
Read MoreJohnson City Shop Owner Wins National Pitch Competition
A downtown Johnson City shop owner has won ten thousand dollars in Main Street America’s national pitch competition. Lora Eshbach, co-founder of The Generalist, plans to add a photo booth and an in-house print shop. She says the additions will help the store work toward buying its historic downtown space.
Read MoreSnow Advisory Issued for East Tennessee Mountains
A winter weather advisory runs from seven tonight through seven Saturday morning for East Tennessee mountains above three thousand feet. Forecasters expect one to four inches of snow and gusts up to thirty five miles an hour. Drivers should prepare for slippery roads and hazardous travel through mountain passes.
Read MoreFire Destroys Dining Hall at Clyde Austin 4H Center
A fire destroyed the dining hall at the Clyde Austin four-H Center in Greene County Wednesday afternoon. University of Tennessee officials say the fire was reported around two. The dining hall was empty, and no visitors were on site. No injuries were reported. The cause has not been determined.
Read MoreHistoric Ocean Liner Completes Final Journey
The S-S United States’ final journey lasted over seven hours Wednesday. Larger than the Titanic, it once held the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing.
Read MoreTroopers Rescue Girl and Arrest Kidnapping Suspect in Jefferson County
Tennessee troopers say they rescued a 13 year old girl during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Jefferson County. They arrested 20 year old Brendan Arthurs, wanted in North Carolina in connection with kidnapping and child sexual assault. The girl was taken to UT Medical Center for evaluation.
Read MoreRising Fuel and Bus Costs Strain School Budgets
Washington and Greene county school districts are reviewing budgets as diesel tops five dollars a gallon and new buses cost around 150 thousand dollars each. Officials say they may shift funds to cover transportation costs while exploring propane and electric buses for long-term savings.
Read MoreGreene County Schools Updates Threat Assessments Amid Online Gaming Concerns
Greene County Schools is updating how it assesses threats as concerning messages surface through online gaming. Director Chris Malone says district staff have worked with a national expert to improve assessment forms and interview techniques. School officials encourage students and parents to report potential threats.
Read MoreStacy Keach Reported Dead at 85
The Associated Press reports 85 year old Stacy Keach has died in Poland. The actor was best known as television detective Mike Hammer…
Read MoreTennessee Lawmaker Proposes Dolly Parton Statue on State Capitol Grounds
A Tennessee lawmaker wants to honor Dolly Parton with a statue on the State Capitol grounds. Knoxville Democrat Sam McKenzie has filed legislation directing the Capitol Commission to develop a plan and seek public input on the design. The proposed statue would face Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, where Parton’s country music career took shape.
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