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Westside Inn eviction worsens Kingsport's homeless crisis due to scarce affordable housing
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Many people used to call Westside Inn home, but that's no longer the case. Residents received a letter advising them to vacate their rooms. Many who lived there have no backup plan. Yes we want to clean up things, we want things to look good,...
“Military Kids Serve Too” honoring families at Boys and Girls Club of Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee is hosting an event on Saturday through 2 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport called “Military Kids Serve Too.” Red Cross leaders said the event is free and open to the public, and features knockerball inflatables, bounce houses, arts and […]
Storm Team 11: Warmer weather is coming this weekend
Expect a mostly cloudy day. Afternoon highs will stay mainly in the upper 60s in the Tri-Cities, upper 50s in the mountains. A few scattered showers will drift into the region this this afternoon and evening. Warmer weekend. Temperatures will be on the rise this weekend with upper 70s Saturday,...
Rec League Notes: Kingsport offering outdoor volleyball leagues
KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will soon accept registrations for its 2024 Outdoor Volleyball League. Registration runs from April 29 through May 17. The 2024 season begins the week of May 28. All games will be played at Legion Field (next to the Civic Auditorium) on Fort Henry Drive. Leagues offered include: 12U Youth Triples, 13U/14U Youth Triples, Women’s Triples, Men’s Doubles, Co-ed Doubles, Co-ed Quads and Senior Co-ed Quads (50+). ...
Kingsport to host ‘Move in May’ fitness day on Wednesday
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport Parks and Recreation will hold a “Move in May” fitness day on Wednesday at Riverwalk Park, the city announced in a release. The event will be at the park’s exercise equipment area from 6-7 p.m. Attendees will participate in outdoor machine exercises and other fitness methods. Bottled water will be […]
Former JCPD officer’s lawyer: Public corruption investigation claims ‘utterly baseless’
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Statements about a public corruption investigation against the Johnson City Police Department are “utterly baseless,” the attorney for a former police officer involved in a federal lawsuit against Johnson City and several officers claims in a new filing. The comment is within a court filing centering around a subpoena that seeks […]
Vehicle crashes into Kingsport restaurant, police say
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — A vehicle crashed into a Kingsport restaurant on Sunday, according to the Kingsport Police Department. Police responded to the La Caretta location along S. John B. Dennis Highway at around 5:45 p.m. The driver of a Kia Sedona told police that she was trying to park when she struck the business. She stated her breaks did not function properly while she was trying to park, police added.
Tennessee Governor allocates $2.4 Million toward Tweetsie Trail expansion
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – At the end of 2023, a proposal was sent to Governor Bill Lee asking for funds to create a section of the Tweetsie Trail stretching from Johnson City to Jonesborough. Governor Lee’s recently released budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year shows $2.4 million allocated to the “First Frontier Trail,” which […]
Hits for Hannah: Tribe softball is keeping their beloved teammate on the field with them
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — While Thursday may have seemed like any other day with softball in Kingsport against rival Science Hill - it proved to be much more for the Dobyns-Bennett Lady Indians. Down three heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, the Tribe rallied late to tie...
Grace Fellowship hosts 10th annual Joy Prom where ‘everybody has value’
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Grace Fellowship Church hosted the 10th annual Joy Prom on Friday, a night many church volunteers say is their favorite of the year. The Joy Prom is a free event for over 800 special needs guests and their families. Prom attendees walked a “red carpet” entrance, ate dinner and participated […]
Johnson City man arrested on multiple charges after shooting incident
On April 23, Johnson City Police Department officers arrested Marcus Prather, 45, of Johnson City, charging him with aggravated assault, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and reckless endangerment. The arrest followed a 4 p.m. response to a shots fired call at a residence in the 200 block of Wilson Avenue. Upon […] The post Johnson City man arrested on multiple charges after shooting incident appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Andrew Johnson Elementary holds TCAP retention meeting for 3rd, 4th-grade parents
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Andrew Johnson Elementary School held a TCAP retention meeting for parents of 3rd and 4th-grade students on Thursday in the school’s auditorium. Tennessee enacted the Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act during the 2022-2023 school year. This act states that third-grade students must score “proficient” on the reading portion of […]
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