Shot in The Leg In Kingsport

A man was shot in the leg during an altercation in Kingsport. That shooting in the 2100 block of E. Center Street. The man reportedly told police several unknown men were attempting to purchase a television when an altercation occurred. The man said one of the men shot him in the leg before fleeing the … Read more

Unicoi Low-Income Housing Developer Backs Out Of Plans

The developer of the former Budget Inn site in Unicoi has now backed out of his plans, claiming residents and neighbors’ concerns are fueled by unnecessary fear. Shawn Miller had been trying to develop low-income housing at the former hotel, but had received much backlash from the community. The hotel closed back in 2019 due … Read more

Body Recovered From Water At Riverbend Park

Kingsport Police have been on the seen of a possible drowning case at Riverbend Park. Police and fire rescue responded to the park Tuesday evening in an attempt to locate and recover a body from the river near the South John B. Dennis Highway bridge. The body was recovered and has since been sent to … Read more

Jonesboro Man Arrested For Stalking

A Jonesborough man faces multiple charges, including aggravated stalking and evading arrest, after he violated an order of protection. The incident took place in the 300 block of C.D. Williams Road. William Ramsey, 36, entered the home and ran when deputies arrived.

Jonesboro Man Arrested For Stalking

A Jonesborough man faces multiple charges, including aggravated stalking and evading arrest, after he violated an order of protection. The incident took place in the 300 block of C.D. Williams Road. William Ramsey, 36, entered the home and ran when deputies arrived.

Man Dies In Lawnmower Crash

A man has died following a crash involving a lawnmower in Washington County, Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported the crash took place on Leesburg Road. An EMS crash response truck was traveling north when it struck a riding lawn mower also traveling in the northbound lane of the roadway. 84 year-old Donald Curd, was … Read more

For Bristol Hotel Site Granted Demolition Permit

A formal demolition permit has been granted for a now-collapsed Bristol hotel. The hotel is on Shelby Street, and was meant to be a Holiday Inn, but construction was halted when the building nearly collapsed four years ago. The permit says that once demolition begins, the contractor must complete cleanup within six months. So far, … Read more

Sean Williams’ 3rd Attorney Is Out

Sean Williams, the former Johnson City businessman accused of rape, child rape and escape from custody, among other things, has now lost his third straight attorney. Federal Judge Ronnie Greer on Tuesday grants Attorney Joseph McAfee’s motion to withdraw from the case, which will surely delaye Williams’s scheduled trial date. Greer has not yet appointed … Read more

Drug Dealer From Gray Sentenced

A man from Gray was sentenced on Monday to more than 23 years in prison for his role in trafficking and distributing meth in the Tri-Cities. Michael Bentley III, 28, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of meth. Investigators say Bentley arranged to have packages of meth from a source … Read more

Hotel Demolition Begins

Demolition of the partially collapsed structure on Shelby Street in Bristol is drawing near. The structure at 933 Shelby Street was meant to be a Holiday Inn, but construction halted after the building partially collapsed in September 2020. The city issued a demolition permit to developers on April 19, and construction equipment has begun to … Read more