A new bill in the Tennessee statehouse would make it a stronger felony crime to threaten a school and increase penalties for such acts. Bristol Republican Senator Jon Lundberg is the bill’s sponsor. Right now, threatening to commit an act of mass violence at a school or school-related activity is actually only a misdemeanor. The … Read more
There is a new proposal floating around Sullivan COunty that would reduce the size of the county commission by nearly half. Right now, there are 24 commissioners, but a new plan floated during Thursday’s work session would eliminate 10 commissioners. Resolution sponsor Hunter Locke says he believes there are just too many commissions for the … Read more
The Kingsport Board of Education voted Tuesday night to lower tuition rates for non-city residents. Under the newly approved rates, which will start next school year, tuition for non-Kingsport residents in Tennessee will be $1,000 per year per student. Tuition for students of city and school system employees will be $500 per year. Rates will … Read more
First Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney sent a letter to law enforcement agencies in Washington County, urging them to do their due diligence when making domestic violence arrests. The letter emphasized the importance of officers including arrest history and previous failures to appear in court offenses. As well as letting the night clerk know … Read more
Randy Collins has been at Freedom Hall almost since the beginning. He started working for Johnson City’s Parks & Recreation Department at 16 years old. At 19, he was hired to work at Freedom Hall where he’s been ever since. Now Collins is heading off to retirement land. The maintenance manager who assisted with shows … Read more
A 2-year-old was seriously injured after being struck with a lawnmower Thursday,in Carter County. The sheriff’s office reports deputies and emergency medical personnel were called to a home on Gap Creek Road in Hampton. The child had suffered a “serious injury to their right leg and was flown to Niswonger Children’s Hospital for treatment. The … Read more
Washignton County property owners should probably be prepared for some sticker shock. Reappraisal notices are going out April 19th and 20th, and the county is warning property owners that some appraisals have risen quite significantly. Assessor Robbie McGuire told WJHL TV that the average increase in Washignton County was more than 54 percent. This is … Read more
A Jonesborough man was arrested after allegedly pulling out a gun during a custody exchange. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reported that deputies responded to an assault in the parking lot of Trailblazer Market in Jonesborough. Jacob Hashbarger, 25, allegedly wiped out a handgun and threatened another person.
A lawsuit against the Town of Greeneville filed by a former assistant police chief is set to go to jury trial. Micheal Crum, a former assistant police chief at the Greeneville Police Department, filed the lawsuit after he was terminated. A review alleged Crum had discriminated against women, exercised favoritism and had taken part in … Read more
The Kingsport school board has approved lower tuition rates for students who attend schools, but don’t actually live in the city. The new rates will start next school year. The rate will be $1,000 per yer per student. Students who live within the city limits pay half that rate. Rates will also decrease by $50 … Read more