News Staff In addition to a sizeable donation to Sevier County Hospital in her hometown of Sevierville, Dolly Parton has just donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to help fund the fight against serious infectious diseases in children. The funds will be used for pediatric infectious disease research, the university said in a press release.
A woman once disguised as her sister and wanted for multiple non-violent felonies in Hawkins County is in custody, according to the sheriff’s office.Hawkins County authorities requested the public’s help to find Misty Michelle Sabins, 41, on Sunday but did not disclose details surrounding the warrants for her arrest.Police aren’t releasing further details.In October 2021, … Read more
The Greene County Schools Magic Book Bus stopped by Apex Bank on Tusculum Boulevard on Monday afternoon to offer books to read to Greene County children. Kids may read books while at the bus, or take the books with them to return to the bus at a later stop this summer. The bus will be … Read more
After filing a lawsuit and offerring a 250-thousand dollr settlement The city of Bristol, Tennessee says that it has come to an agreement with Bristol, Virginia, regarding the Bristol, Virginia landfill.The agreement includes Bristol, Virginia closing the landfill and immediately taking actions to address the landfill’s impacts, according to the Bristol, Tennessee statement. With the … Read more
It’s being called a CODE RED situation at The Tazewell County Animal Shelter which is on the verge of euthanizing animals to make space for new intakes.The director of the shelter, Jenny Dawson, said she’s thankful they haven’t had to tap into that resoure. She says “We’re looking for good adopters to come and meet … Read more
An online fishing travel platform has named Johnson City #1 among the country’s top Father’s Day 2022 destinations. The recognition is found on fishingbooker.com, which posts frequent best-of lists. The recent blog post also named nearby Boone Lake as a hotspot for bass fishing of all types along with catfish, crappie and several other species. … Read more
Parents a new concern: Deputies in Tennessee have released a public safety warning about folded dollar bills being found with fentanyl tucked inside dollar bills.There have been two incidents where a folded dollar bill was found on the floor in Tennessee gas stations, according to authorities. The person who found the bill discovered white powdery … Read more
Sullivan East High School Principal Andy Hare will be staying at the school following pushback from the community surrounding his reassignment. Sullivan County Schools Director Evelyn Rafalowski has announced the decision followed a June school board meeting that brought multiple speakers before leaders to express their disappointment.“I listened to each speaker, and I want to … Read more
Megan Boswell, the woman charged with murdering her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn, appeared in a Sullivan County courtroom this morning.Judge James Goodwin granted a motion by the defense to move the trial back to February 6, 2023.Defense Attorney Brad Sproles asked for more time in regards to a fingerprint examination.A motions hearing in the case has … Read more
Barely into the summer season and The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced Sunday that aggressive bear activity led to the closure of a campground off Watauga Lake.Cardens Bluff will remain closed until the TWRA captures the bear or until it moves to another location.A release from the agency has disclosed that it has received … Read more