BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS CANCER SCREENING
The Bristol, Va Fire Department Is Conducting Cancer Screenings In Honor Of Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. The Department Partnered With One Test To Offer Blood Tests That Can Detect…
TENNESSEE HOUSE REPUBLICANS IMPLEMENT NEW RULES TO SILENCE OPPOSITION
Tennessee House Republicans Have Been Changing Rules To Prevent Disruption Since 2023, After Expelling Two Democratic Lawmakers For A Gun Control Protest. Rep. Gloria Johnson Called The Rule Changes “The…
SEVIER COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT EMPLOYEE AND FATHER INDICTED
A Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation And Comptroller’s Office Investigation Has Led To The Indictment Of Former Sevier County Utility District President Matthew Ballard And His Father, William Edgar Ballard. The…
BUCK VAN HUSS DOME GRAND REOPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
The Buck Van Huss Dome At Dobyns-Bennett High School Will Have Its Grand Reopening On January 28, 2025, During Homecoming Basketball Games Against Gate City High School. Doors Open At…
DOUGLAS ASHBROOK NAMED NEW POLICE CHIEF FOR BRISTOL, VIRGINIA
Douglas Byron Ashbrook II Will Become The New Police Chief For Bristol, Virginia, Starting In February. Ashbrook Brings Over 20 Years Of Law Enforcement Experience, Having Served As Chief Deputy…
FORMER CARTER COUNTY EMERGENCY DIRECTOR THREATENS LAWSUIT
A Former Carter County Emergency Management Director Is Demanding One Million Dollars From Mayor Patty Woodby. Billy Harrell’s Attorney Claims Harrell Was Fired For Speaking To The Media About The…
PARVO OUTBREAK AT PETWORKS, SUSPENDS DOG ADOPTIONS
Petworks Animal Services In Kingsport Has Suspended Dog Adoptions After A Parvo Case. The Shelter Will Remain Closed Until At Least January 23rd And Won’t Accept New Dogs Until January…
LOCAL CONTRACT SENTENCED IN FEDERAL COURT
A Former Tri-Cities Contractor Who Defrauded Homeowners Of 1.4 Million Dollars Avoids Prison Time. A Federal Judge In U.S. District Court In Greeneville, Sentenced Leighton “Joe” Wood To Ten Months…
MOUNT CARMEL ADDRESSES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT COMPLIANCE
Mount Carmel Leaders Have Approved A Resolution To Bring The Wastewater Treatment Plant Into Compliance. The Town Entered Into A Bridge Service Agreement With Inframark LLC, To Provide Operators And…
SULLIVAN COUNTY LEADERS DELAY AIRPORT FUNDING
Sullivan County Commissioners Have Delayed Action On A Plan To Help Fund New Air Service. The Proposal Would Use 240-Thousand Dollars In Hotel Tax Money As A Revenue Guarantee For…
GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS HAS NEW INTERIM DIRECTOR
The Greene County School Board Has Named Dr. Chris Malone As Interim Director. Malone Is A Former Greene County Student Teacher Coach And Principal. He Will Replace Retiring Director David…
LOWER PRICE NEGOTIATED FOR NEW KINGSPORT DENTAL SCHOOL
The Kingsport Economic Development Board Has Negotiated A Lower Price For Its New Dental School, Now The Cost Is At Just Over 3-Million Dollars. It Will Be Known As The…
BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSEUM NOMINATED FOR TRAVEL AWARDS
The Birthplace Of Country Music Museum In Downtown Bristol, Virginia Has Been Nominated For USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards For The Third Consecutive Year. Voting Is Now…