News Staff The jury has recommended a life sentence for Nikolas Cruz for the Parkland, Florida massacre.The jury considered 17 counts for the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in February of 2018.At least one juror found that mitigating factors outweighed the aggravating factors laid forth by the state, meaning the judge is … Read more
A Carter County man who was previously convicted in the death of his elderly neighbor is now going to face another trial on sex crimes with a child.According to Carter County Court officials, Chad Benfield’s charge of sexual exploitation of a minor and 177 counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor will be decided … Read more
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is set to make a couple of appearances in Southwest Virginia on Friday.In one news release, Youngkin will make an announcement in Norton that involves an investment in small modular reactors (SMR) sites. Then, Youngkin will make his way for the Mendota Trail Friday at 3 p.m. to celebrate the opening … Read more
The People Loving People Organization is making plans to feed thousands of Hawkins County Residents again this year. This will be the 19th year.This initiative is in coordination with the Of One Accord Ministries in Rogersville and the Second Harvest Food Bank. On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, arrangements are being made with hopes to hand … Read more
A giant school improvement project is behind schedule, but coming soon according to Mayor Chuck Vest, the new Jonesborough school will not be completed as early as previously thought.Vest says the school is now expected to be ready for students in January 2024 instead of fall 2023.Vest also says the project is coming in just … Read more
Water is getting a major overhaul in Johnson City as one of the city’s biggest and most expensive sewer infrastructure projects in years got some financial backing with the announcement it will receive more than $7.8 million to help offset project costs.The money, in the form of a federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) grant, was … Read more
Two new bobcat kittens can call Bays Mountain Park home after making the journey from Montana to Tennessee.Park Ranger Rhonda Goins will travel to pick up the two brothersbrothers, who are described as very friendly. Park rangers will quarantine the kittens when they arrive at the park to ensure they become used to their new … Read more
Tennessee Sen. Rusty Crowe and Reps. Tim Hicks and Rebecca Alexander unveiled the final signage to complete the Billy Graham Memorial Interchange on the southside of Johnson City on Monday at exit 24 along Interstate 26.Crowe requested the interchange be named for Rev. Graham as part of legislation passed annually by the general assembly naming … Read more
Governor Bill Lee is getting tough on crime by launch a $100-million fund that will be used to strengthen public safety across Tennessee. The governor’s office announced the launch of the $100-million Violent Crime Intervention Fund, stating that the fund will equip law enforcement with the tools needed to make every community safe. Lee adds … Read more
New water meters are coming to the Town of Jonesborough that will begin replacing all water meters within its water district.According to the town, the new meters will allow water district employees to gather readings as they drive by, instead of reading them manually.The meter replacement project will begin during the week of Oct. 17 … Read more