News Staff Tech is being used to fight crime in Washington County Tennessee. The Sheriff’s Department is getting tech-savvy when it comes to fighting crime.The agency has implemented the use of the Neighbors app.The app allows public safety officials to connect, communicate and share updates and alerts with the community.Folks can share videos from their devices with … Read more
The City of Kingsport and Visit Kingsport are presenting Kingsport’s Red, White and BOOM! Independence Day Celebration. The event will take place Saturday, July 2 at 5 p.m. in Downtown Kingsport.Kingsport’s Red, White and BOOM! Celebration is free and open to the public.Rock band Special 38 will headline the concert with the opener, The Ultimate … Read more
See a pothole? The Tennessee Department of Transportation unveiled a new hotline for drivers to report potholes and other maintenance issues.The hotline is 833-TDOTFIX (836-8349), and it is now ready for calls.The call center will be open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. If the number is called during the weekend, after … Read more
He turned himself in and is now at the Sullivan County jail. Former Sullivan County Deputy Cody Cookenour is now indicted on theft allegations, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).The investigation was requested by 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office back in March. Agents concluded that … Read more
In the first property tax increase since 2014, Kingsport city leaders gave final approval Tuesday night to a $280-million budget containing a property tax increase plus water and sewer rate hikes.The budget includes a 12-cent property tax increase, which will bring the rate to $1.99 per $100 of assessed value. According to the city, the … Read more
In order to expand the rail yard, a proposal to close a section of Jared Drive at the request of Eastman Chemical Company received unanimous approval from the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen.The resolution was approved on final consideration during the board’s regular business meeting Tuesday night. The section the city will vacate stretches … Read more
T-shirts for Greeneville’s American Downtown celebration are now available, according to a news release from the city.The shirts, commemorating the town’s 10th annual celebration on July 4, come in a variety of adult sizes, colors and designs.The new design this year features a shape of Greene County filled with an American flag and surrounded by … Read more
There is substantial support for the renovation to Carter County’s Workforce Development Complex from the Tennessee Board of Regents.Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby said the board is recommending $40 million for the project. It must get approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the general assembly to be included in the state’s 2023-2024 budget.In … Read more
Motorcyclists benefitting St. Jude Hospital will be happening as the riding club Southern Cruisers will host the Tennessee Ridge Runner Motorcycle Rally in Johnson City beginning June 23.The Southern Cruisers group has multiple events planned for this weekend, including a guided benefit ride, music, games, prizes and a chance to meet riders from different areas … Read more
Just a few more days of cooperating and the Jonesborough water treatment facility should be back to operating normally according to a released update after power was restored at the facility following a storm.The town is still asking residents to conserve water due to issues caused by the power outage.The facility lost power for 12 … Read more