(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.
(WASHINGTON CO, VA) – The TBI identifies the man and woman killed in a house fire in Jonesborough on Tuesday. It’s Akita Trobaugh, 31…and Thomas Trobaugh, 33. Deputies with the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office responded to the blaze fire on Mill Springs Road. Officials confirm…three children escaped…and called 911. Area residents are putting together … Read more
(JOHNSON CITY) – A Johnson City man faces multiple charges…accused of holding a knife to a woman’s neck…stopping her from leaving a home. Johnson City cops get the call…they soon arrive. After a brief struggle…Anthony Lyles, 25…is put into the cruiser. The victim tells officers…Lyles also took her cell phone…so she couldn’t get help either. … Read more
(RUSSELL CO.) – One person dies in a house fire on Johnson Settlement Road in Russell County. Virginia State Police is assisting with the investigation.
(BRISTOL, VA) – A $500,000 dollar grant is awarded for a proposed plan that would bring Amtrak service to Bristol, Virginia. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine…and Congresswoman, Morgan Griffith make the announcement. The federal funds were awarded to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation.