Five local schools will receive at least 10-thousand dollars in grant money from the Tenneseee Valley Authority through a program that teaches students to reduce their electricity usage andconserve energy. South Side Elementary School in Johnson County was one of the top performers in the TVA EnergyRight program. Because they did so well, Southside will … Read more
Lane closures are coming to University Parkway for about three months as part of Johnson City’s West Walnut Corridor Redevelopment Plan. Contractors with Johnson City Water and Sewer Services and Public Works will close lanes on University Parkway between West State of Franklin Road and West Pine Street starting May 19.
Johnson City Schools is seeking input from the public on its proposed family life curriculum. The curriculum developed by a team of Science Hill teachers and administrators, would be presented to students over the course of six days in all wellness courses offered. The Governor signed off on the Baby Olivia Act, requiring schools show … Read more
The Washignton County school board has given it’s stamp of approval for security entry vestibules at Daniel Boone and David Crockett High Schools. The vestibules will serve as holding areas before visitors can gain entry to the building. A knoxville company called Merit Construction won the bid. Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the security improvements were … Read more
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. The organization steeped in tradition has made seismic changes after decades of turmoil, from finally allowing gay youth to welcoming girls throughout its ranks.
An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 10-month-old abducted from Scott County, Virginia. Infant Cedar Griffith was abducted Ashley Griffith. The two were last seen in Gate city. The two may be traveling in a blue 2005 Lexus RX330 SUV. Cedar is 20 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair. Ashley is 5 feet … Read more
A man’s death in Johnson County, Tennessee, is now being called a murder. Sheirff’s officials said Monday that Robert Phillippi Junior’s body was discovered at a home on Cross Mountain Road on Saturday. A suspect is reportedly identified and is being held at the jail in Johnson County for an unrelated case.
New security measures being unveiled at Abingdon high School. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Monday for the new security vestibule. The project was paid for using state taxpayer dollars, as well as Washington County. Holston High and Patrick Henry High School wuill also soon see these new security measures, as well.
Firefighters believe lighting caused an abandoned home in Washington County, Tennessee, to catch fire. Fire crews responded Monday night to the homne on Cowen Drive. It was quickly determined that the home was vacant. Heavy rainfall hindredred the fire crews. The home did not have electricity hooked up to it.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said he anticipates signing the recently passed fourth-grade retention bill into law. While in Bristol, TN on Monday Lee said that giving students their best chance for success is a priority. The bill allows children who don’t meet the required scores to meet with school staff to decide if a student … Read more