Greeneville City Schools and Greene County Schools reopen their doors to students on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Students will attend school for a partial day Wednesday, will not attend school Thursday and will have their first full school day Friday, Aug. 6. School officials say a virtual education option will be available immediately, too alongwith an … Read more
East Tennessee State University has announced that masks will be required in most indoor spaces.According to a release from the Office of ETSU President Brian Noland, the face covering requirement will go into effect on Wednesday.“Effective Wednesday, August 4, face coverings will be required in most indoor settings for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors,” … Read more
A new place to shop for home decor the new HomeGoods at the Mall in Johnson City store has announced an opening date in August.According to the HomeGoods website, the store will open on Thursday, August 19 at 8 a.m. It will remain open that day until 10 p.m.The store will be open seven days … Read more
The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee fully reopened Monday ahead of schedule following repairs to a crack that had shut down the span since early May.The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s spokeswoman said in a tweet the department reopened the westbound lanes of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River to traffic. The … Read more
The Tennessee Department of Education has released guidelines on how to navigate a new law prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in the classroom.The new rule is posted as a draft on the education department’s website and is open to public comment for 10 days, beginning on Aug. 2. This draft rule provides the … Read more
You must be 18 years old according to a press release to become a Johnson City firefighter with the application process now underway.Applicants can register for upcoming examinations on August 2 and 3 which involve physical tests to determine if participants are fit for the rigors of the position.The hiring process includes multiple steps:ApplicationPhysical examBackground … Read more
John Fulkerson is returning for a sixth basketball season at the University of Tennessee, and he’ll be doing it as a partner of a Northeast Tennessee staple.Fulkerson, a native of Kingsport, will be partnering with Pal’s Sudden Service following changes in policy that allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness … Read more
The way a home was built becme a challenge when it caught fire Thursday morning A fire in Bristol, Tennessee, and claimed the life of four pets. According to officials, the call came in for a blaze in the 1200 block of Broad Street.Fire officials say when they arrived on scene they were met by … Read more
Be on the lookout for a man wearing a white t-shrt and shorts the Greeneville Police Department is seeking Joseph Hale an armed and dangerous suspect.According to a release from GPD Assistant Chief Michael Crum, officers are searching for Hale, a white man after he reportedly shot at officers.The public is advised not to approach … Read more
Virtual learning will be an on-going option in Bristol, Virginia Public Schools, the district is just one of 17 that make up the Region 7 Virtual Academy that is set to launch this Fall.For some students and teachers, online learning was difficult but that wasn’t the case for everyone according to the Bristol Schools Superintendent. … Read more