Health Dept. Director Leaving
Greene County Health Department Director Matthew McConaughey is stepping down at the end of this month. McConaughey formally submitted his resignation to Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison late last week… on Thursday. His last day at the Health Department will be March 31st. McConaughey began his job as director of the Greene County Health Department […]
Read MoreTruth Fm Headlines For Thursday 3/16/23
Yesterday, we told you that Preston Moore is in custody in connection with the death back in November 2021 of 20-year-old Caitlin Crum. Now, members of the family of 16 year old Danielle Owens want answers about her death, after her body was found early last month lying in a field. Members of the Crum […]
Read MoreJohnson City Man Jailed
A man from Johnson City is behind bars today, and several other people were taken to a hospital Sunday following a physical altercation in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Deputies say 26 year old Romello Johnson was arrested and charged with assault and battery of a family member, along with felony strangulation. Authorities say more charges […]
Read MorePerson Hit By Train In Johnson City
One person was rushed to the hospital last night in Johnson City after being hit by a train. Police say it happened as the person… whose name has not been released… was walking on the railroad tracks between Elm Street and New Street when the train hit them. So far, we have only been told […]
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Scheduled For Spay Neuter Clinic
The Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter will host a ribbon-cutting for its spay/neuter clinic next Tuesday at 9:45am. Festivities at the Judy and Doug Lowrie Spay and Neuter Clinic on North Roan Street will continue until 1pm, including food trucks, giveaways and behind-the-scenes tours of the new facility. All are welcome!
Read MoreElla Brown Named Winner
The annual David Crockett High School Pageant has been held, and this year’s winner is Ella Brown. The contestants this year were judged on a list that included interview skills, poise and performance in fundraising, talent, and evening wear. At the end of the competition, the judges chose the contestant who they felt was the […]
Read MoreAccident At Nuclear Fuel Services In Erwin
We are now learning about an incident that occurred on Monday at Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin, in which some employees were sent to the hospital with injuries. Apparently, a chemical reaction in a contained portion of the facility left five employees injured around 10:30 on Monday morning. All five of them were later released […]
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 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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