Jonesborough officer who resigned amid Facebook flap buys ex-K9 partner
A Jonesborough police officer who resigned earlier this month amid a Facebook controversy that was likely to get him fired now owns his popular K9 partner, Rio, after the town agreed to sell the dog....
View ArticleKingsport YMCA members customize fitness program with MobileFit
For those new to working out, stepping foot inside a gym can be intimidating. With so many choices in equipment, weights and machines, it can be a bit overwhelming. You may be asking yourself, "Where...
View ArticleSullivan County Commission approves new budget director
Sullivan County has a new budget director, nearly one year after the last one retired. Earlier today the Sullivan County Commission approved William “Bill” Anderson for the job. County Mayor Steve...
View ArticleUPDATE: $1 million bond for suspects in murder of Hawkins County veteran
Updated at 8:20 p.m. ROGERSVILLE — Two men accused of beating and stabbing Rogersville veteran Roger Hawkins to death Saturday while attempting to steal Hawkins’ pain medication appeared in Hawkins...
View ArticleJohnson City man charged in 2008 Louisiana murder waives extradition
A Johnson City man waived extradition to Louisiana Monday on a murder charge that apparently stems from a 2008 gang shooting. Richard Shelby Jr., 27, 217 Highland Ave., Johnson City, was arrested...
View ArticleHawkins authorities looking for tips to find who ransacked Cherokee Restaurant
ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the community to identify the person or persons who ransacked the Cherokee Restaurant over the weekend. The Cherokee...
View ArticleCouple accused of beating woman, stealing her shoes and cell phone
ROGERSVILLE — A Hawkins County couple accused of beating a Mooresburg woman and stealing her shoes and cell phone will be arraigned Wednesday on one count each of robbery and aggravated burglary....
View ArticleKingsport City Schools Board of Education to Consider Changes to...
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education will consider a change to the terms of employment of Superintendent Dr. Lyle Ailshie at its regularly scheduled board meeting on...
View ArticleBlotter: Woman arrested on way to serve DUI jail time
The blotter is derived from recent central dispatch records and incident reports of area police agencies. Sullivan County Sheriff's Office March 14 A Paperville Road resident reported bondsmen had came...
View ArticleKPD: Passed out motorist arrested on drug charges
A Kingsport motorist has been arrested after he was allegedly found passed out behind the wheel at a Fort Henry Drive intersection and was startled awake by police, eliciting a "scream" and panicked...
View ArticleMan sentenced to prison for gun incident near Gate City High School
GATE CITY — A Gate City man was sentenced to five years in prison this week after he pleaded guilty to drunkenly firing a weapon inside his apartment, and towards a local school, last year while two...
View ArticleJohnson City restaurant robbery suspect found naked in woods
A Unicoi County man accused of robbing a Johnson City restaurant led law enforcement on a lengthy vehicle pursuit and foot chase that injured an officer, but was finally found naked in a wooded area...
View ArticleFour pups to expand Bays Mountain wolf pack
KINGSPORT — Bays Mountain Park will soon be hearing the pitter-patter of baby feet. Actually, make that baby paws. Later this spring, Bays Mountain Park is planning to add four newborn wolves to its...
View ArticleMount Carmel woman critically injured in Tranbarger wreck
KINGSPORT — A Mount Carmel woman is in critical condition following a Tuesday evening wreck on Tranbarger Drive. Police say a 2003 Jeep Liberty, driven by Reagan A. Falin, 35, 820 Redwood Drive, was...
View ArticleTwelve apply for two Rogersville liquor store permits
ROGERSVILLE — As of the noon deadline Friday, Rogersville received 12 applications for the two available liquor store permits. City Recorder Bill Lyons said a meeting date of the new Rogersville...
View ArticleEditorial: Senseless murder highlights scourge of illicit drug use
A hero’s life lost. Two other young lives wasted. The senseless slaying of Roger Hawkins, a disabled Rogersville veteran of two wars, described by friends as a good man and a good friend, is all the...
View ArticleRogersville ministry hits high-water mark for service, economic impact
ROGERSVILLE — Of One Accord ministry has much to celebrate about its $3.35 million economic impact on the community in 2012, especially considering it began 25 years ago as a makeshift food pantry in...
View ArticleJury selected in murder trial of Bristol, Tenn. man
GATE CITY -- A jury of nine men and four women was selected Tuesday afternoon to hear the murder trial of a Bristol, Tenn. man who allegedly helped carry out the Christmas 2011 shooting death of a...
View ArticleFirst look shows Johnson City School Board's budget $2.2 million in hole
The Johnson City Board of Education on Tuesday took its first crack at the 2013-14 school year budget just days ahead of a workshop scheduled with the City Commission. Early projections show the school...
View ArticleNesting Bald Eagles first for Carter County
When Stanley and Carolyn Honeycutt began paying closer attention to two bald eagles at Wilbur Lake a few weeks ago, the couple had no idea they were seeing history in the making. The couple first...
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