Back-To-School Bash Welcomes More Than 500 Students
More than 500 Greene County students attended the 10th annual Back-To-School Bash Thursday at Chuckey-Doak High School. Students received backpacks, school supplies and refillable water bottles, while community organizations offered additional resources. Both local school systems are holding staff training today. Students return for an abbreviated day Wednesday, with the first full day of classes […]
Read MoreGreeneville Parks Board Reviews Facility Use Fees
The Greeneville Parks and Recreation Board is considering higher fees for use of city athletic facilities. Athletic Director Tim Bowman presented initial proposals Thursday, with more discussion planned next month. The Adult Baseball League will immediately begin paying a daily fee to use Dale Alexander Field. The board also welcomed Jason Horne and recommended Angelo […]
Read MoreTwo Drivers Injured In Justis Drive Crash
Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a head-on crash Wednesday morning on Justis Drive in Greeneville. Police say a Jeep driven by Kenneth Hicks was turning into the Dog House parking lot when it collided with a Toyota driven by Mary Marble. Investigators cited failure to yield and speed as factors. Hicks was taken to […]
Read MoreGreene County Grand Jury Returns July Indictments
A Greene County grand jury returned indictments against 14 people during its July term. Charges include drug possession and distribution, DUI, evading arrest, aggravated assault, weapons violations, child neglect and making a false report. An indictment is an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Read MoreGreene County Storms Cause Widespread Damage
Severe storms knocked out power to more than 700 Greeneville Energy Authority customers Tuesday night and damaged property across Greene County. Strong winds destroyed at least one barn near Camp Creek. County officials say no injuries were reported, and residents are now working together to clean up the damage.
Read MoreMotorcyclist Seriously Injured in Greene County Crash
22 year old Jacob Jarnigan was seriously injured Wednesday when his motorcycle collided with a box truck on Newport Highway near Bowers Road. Troopers say the truck, driven by 45 year old Anthony Santos, turned in front of the motorcycle. Jarnigan was airlifted to a hospital. Santos was not injured.
Read MoreSpeed Limit Lowered on Highway 11E
The speed limit on Highway 11E from Greene County to near Jonesborough has been reduced from 65 to 55 miles per hour. TDOT says the change follows a traffic study that found the corridor’s crash rate was nearly twice the statewide average for similar roads.
Read MoreLimestone Man Charged in Assault on Elderly Woman
24 year old Isaac Shane Whitson of Limestone faces aggravated domestic assault and interference with emergency calls charges. Washington County deputies say Whitson threw a smoke detector that struck an elderly woman in the face, then fled. He was arrested in a nearby field and later posted $25,000 bond.
Read MoreRadar Confirms Likely Tornado in Greene County
The National Weather Service says radar confirmed a likely tornado Tuesday evening in Greene County’s Rocky Fork area near the North Carolina line. Debris was also detected in the air as severe storms moved through East Tennessee. Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Greene and Cocke counties.
Read MoreGreeneville Man Faces Drug and License Charges
24 year old Trenton Kyle Effler of Greeneville faces drug and traffic charges after a Washington County traffic stop. Deputies say a police dog alerted on his vehicle along Highway 107, where they found eight grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms, a scale and two glass pipes. Effler was jailed on a $10,000 bond.
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