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First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit
The First Tennessee Development District will host the 7th Annual Education 2 Employment Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Grace Meadows Farm, 170 John France Road, Jonesborough. Participants in the summit, which is designed to address workforce challenges and opportunities, will include employers, k-12 and post-secondary educators, and elected officials, […] The post First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Jonesborough BMA opts not to raise property taxes
Jonesborough residents won't have to worry about a property tax increase this year. Jonesborough’s Board of Mayor & Alderman passed on first reading its proposed $19.7 million budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The budget was unanimously approved during a special called meeting Wednesday, with Jonesborough Mayor Chuck Vest expressing his gratitude toward town staff for their effort on the documents.
Jonesborough water outage scheduled to start Monday night
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A scheduled water outage will affect some homes in Jonesborough next week. According to the Jonesborough Water Distribution Department, the outage will start at 10 p.m. on July 29 and last until 5 a.m. on July 30. During the overnight outage, crews will work to connect a new water line on […]
Johnston's Pinch-Hit Triple Lifts Flyboys Over Burlington
Greeneville’s Brodie Johnston was out of the lineup at the beginning of the night. But when the game was on the line, Flyboys’ manager Jack Wilson called his number. Johnston, a Vanderbilt commit, changed the course of the game, leading the Flyboys to a 7-3 win over the Burlington Sock Puppets on Thursday at Pioneer Park. With the Flyboys trailing 3-2 with the bases loaded and two out in the...
Update: Sean Williams found guilty of escaping from prison transport van
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Update: A federal jury has found accused child rapist Sean Williams guilty of escaping from a prisoner transport van. The jury found Williams not guilty on another count, which was related to an alleged attempted escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Prior to the...
The Great Escape: Manhunt and Legal Battle Erupts After Repeat Offender Sean Williams Fights for Freedom
From Escaping Custody to Courtroom Drama: Sean Williams’ Trial. According to WVLT, Sean Williams, a man from Johnson City, tried to escape from custody twice. The first time was in July 2023. He was being taken to a court hearing in Greeneville when he kicked out the back window of the van and ran away. It took a month to catch him, but he was finally found in Florida.
West Greene football eyes a bounce back with a trip back to the 2A playoffs
MOSHEIM, Tenn. (WCYB) — Excitement can only take a team so far as they strap up for another season of high school football - but in Mosheim, the buzz is at an all-time high with hopes getting back to winning ways in 2024. Following an eight-win season and a...
Greeneville Airport closing for maintenance
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greeneville Municipal Airport will close for maintenance for a short period of time starting on Aug. 12. Three projects will be conducted at the airport over the next month. “One of them is a statewide pavement resealing project, they are doing cracks, sealing, pavement sealing and redoing the markings on […]
Alexander Elected To Appy League Hall
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Appalachian League announced two new members have been elected into the Appy League Hall of Fame. The 2024 Hall of Fame class includes Greeneville native and former Major League player Dale Alexander, and current Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker “It is truly an honor to welcome our 2024 class into the Appalachian League Hall of Fame,” said Bristol State Liners President/GM and Appalachian League HOF Committee Chairman Mahlon Luttrell. “These two individuals are being recognized for their valuable contributions to...
Flyboys keep flying high as Appy West League leaders add another win over Burlington
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Greeneville Flyboys continued their run at an Appalachian League West title on Thursday night - taking down Burlington for the second straight night en route to their 26th win of the season. Meanwhile a Johnson City doubleheader split keeps the Flyboys with a five...
14 men sentenced to federal prison after 2020 gang war
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs street gang have been sentenced in federal court after convictions in connection to a 2020 gang war in western Tennessee. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the gang members participated in a series of attempted murders and murders of rival gang members throughout […]
Kentucky man charged after Tennessee home destroyed in fire
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Kentucky man has been charged with arson following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI reports agents and the Henry County sheriff’s deputies worked together during an investigation and eventually arrested and charged a Morgantown, Kentucky man in an arson investigation.
Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments
The Tennessee Department of General Services and the Governor’s Office are calling on Tennesseans to help find the perfect Christmas tree for the State Capitol and to contribute ornaments for its decoration. “Each year, Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of generosity throughout the holiday season,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “As […] The post Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee: here’s a list of exempt items
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee, and traditional sales tax on back-to-school items like clothes, computers and other supplies are exempt. The tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Items sold in-store and online are eligible, but restrictions do apply. Below is […]
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