TRragedy on a Johnson County, Tennessee, roadway overnight. THP says two people were killed ina motorcycle crash in the 5700 block of Highway 91 North when a 1995 Kawasaki motorcycle headed south struck a 2019 Dodge Ram pickup truck headed north. Trooperrs say the crash happened on a sharp curve in the roadway and the … Read more
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the faith community to help Tennessee foster children find permanent homes.The initiative known as TN Fosters Hope, creates a partnership between the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services and private partners, Tennessee Kids Belong and Show Hope.The idea is to establish a network of churches statewide to support the … Read more
A Tennessee bill which would prohibit transgender children from participating in sports other than with those of their biological sex passed the House on Monday.The legislation will now go to the governor’s desk for his signature.SB22 / HB3 requires a student participating in middle school or high school sports to play based on their biological … Read more
Ballad Health is making its vaccine locations open to everyone over the age of 16 in Tennessee this week.According to a tweet from Ballad Health CEO and President Alan Levine, all Tennessee vaccine will open to all people ages 16 and older starting Wednesday, March 24.
Governor Ralph Northam has announced at a press conference that he will ease some of Virginia’s coronavirus restrictions in April. The updated executive order will impact entertainment venues, recreational sports, social gatherings and graduations. Northam is removing the 1,000-spectator cap for outdoor entertainment venues, leaving just the 30 percent occupancy limit. For indoor venues, he … Read more
Greenville police are still searching for suspects in a double homicide that happened seven years ago in the city. Elizabeth K. Cooter and Roger Dwayne Aiken were found on the morning of March 23, 2014, in Cooter’s burning house at 1117 W. Main St. The investigation into their deaths remains ongoing, but authorities said Monday … Read more
A Tennessee man’s been arrested after a police chase involving a stolen Morristown vehicle ended in Southwest Virginia.According to a post from the Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was on radar assignment along Interstate 81 when the department was notified that Virginia State Police were pursuing a suspect into the county.Authorities later identified … Read more
Fans of East Tennessee State University football can watch the last two home games of this season from the hillside at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.According to a release from the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, hillside tickets will be available for $10 each.The final two games will be Saturday, MArch 27th and April 17th.
The search is continuing for a buyer for the former Boones Creek Middle School property.The Washington County Board of Education had a $1.2 million offer for the property from a development company out of Florida.The board rejected the offer but left the door open for more discussions.Board of education attorney Scott Bennett says I’ve suggested … Read more
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced that all Tennesseans 16 and older will be eligible to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus no later than April 5. The announcement comes after the state announced it would enter phases 2a and 2b of vaccination while opening eligibility up to those 55 and older last week.