News Staff A man convicted in a 2017 murder outside of a Bristol, Tennessee Walmart was sentenced Monday morning. Michael Strouth received the maximum sentence for the first-degree murder of Michael Heatherly. Strouth was sentenced to 52 years to life for Heatherly’s murder. He was also sentenced to an additional consecutive 25 years for a conspiracy to … Read more
The Dobyns-Bennett High School Marching Band was named a finalist in Metallica’s Marching Band Competition on Monday. The inaugural competition “challenges marching bands at all levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of Metallica’s music.” Each winning band will receive $15,000 in musical equipment for its program, furnished by Metallica. https://www.metallicamarchingband.com/
Bristol real estate developer Steve Johnson will serve on the new Transportation Modernization Board created by Gov. Lee’s new $3.3 billion highway construction plan. City councils and Democrats object to the board’s final decisions on the location of the new ‘choice lanes’ or toll roads. Current plans will not include any input from city planners.
(NASHVILLE) – Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers are cleaning up after weekend storms and tornadoes kill six people…and send more to the hospital…while damaging buildings, turning over vehicles and knocking out power…to tens of thousands. Three people, including a toddler, were killed after severe weather moved through Madison, north of Nashville. Three more people … Read more
(NASHVILLE) – Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers are cleaning up after weekend storms and tornadoes kill six people…and send more to the hospital…while damaging buildings, turning over vehicles and knocking out power…to tens of thousands. Three people, including a toddler, were killed after severe weather moved through Madison, north of Nashville. Three more people … Read more
(NASHVILLE) – Severe storms that tear through central Tennessee…kills six people Saturday…and sends about two dozen to the hospital…as homes and businesses are damaged in several cities. Officials confirm…much of the damage and injuries happened in the Clarksville area of Montgomery County and in Davidson County. Three people were reported dead after severe weather rolled … Read more
(NASHVILLE) – Tennessee’s highest court temporarily blocks a lower court’s decision that lawmakers must redraw the state’s Senate maps…in a ruling that means the current legislative districts will likely remain in place for the 2024 elections. Late last month, a panel of judges ruled that the Republican-drawn map violated the state Constitution…because lawmakers incorrectly numbered … Read more
(JOHNSON CITY) – During their meeting with local legislators, the Johnson City Schools Board of Education and district staff request…bills be considered, regarding recurring school security funding…and limiting how much county trustees can charge for processing sales tax education funds. Thanks to two years of state funding for school security improvements, Johnson City Schools have … Read more
(NASHVILLE) – The downward trend of area home sales eased in November…while prices declined for the second straight month. There were 600 closings in the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors early November count. That’s 40 fewer than October…and two less than this time, last year. November’s median sales price was $250,000 dollars…down from $260,000 in … Read more
(NASHVILLE) – Secretary of State, Tre Hargett…certifies the names of nine Republicans and one Democratic presidential candidate for the March 5, 2024, Super Tuesday Presidential Primary and County Primary Election. 15 other states will join Tennessee in helping decide each party’s presidential nominee.