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Fundraiser held for David Crockett student injured in crash involving school bus
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Lamar Ruritan Club held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Matthew Ledford, the David Crockett student who was injured in a crash involving a school bus last month. Ledford is recovering at the Shepherd Center in their Brain Injury Rehabilitation program in Atlanta. His sister, Rheanne Smith, was at the dinner […]
So many dogs and cats are in need of forever homes, Tails and Paws for Friday
(WJHL) – Tails and Paws for Friday, April 26, 2024. Tails and Paws highlights animals that are up for adoption at various animal shelters in the Tri-Cities. Today we showcase a few of the dogs and cats up for adoption at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. If you...
Thirsty Orange Festival, spring markets, beach volleyball and more | Weekend Events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Thirsty Orange Beer Festival, local spring and artisan markets, beach volleyball in Greeneville and more take place this weekend across the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday through Sunday. SWVA Artisan Conference NAIA Beach Volleyball Invitational Grace Fellowship Joy Prom Thirsty Orange Beer Festival Kingsport Farmers Market […]
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 […]
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 […]
Greene County sees increase in homeless count
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness has conducted its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count, determining how many people in the region are experiencing homelessness. According to last year’s PIT count, Greene County had 26 people experiencing homelessness. Twenty of those people were staying in emergency shelters and six had no home […]
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,...
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.
Missing East Tennessee Woman Found Safe, Ending Search Prompted by Silver Alert
The search for a missing East Tennessee woman drew to a close Monday night as the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that Oretha Kollie had been found safe. A Silver Alert had been issued earlier in the evening by the TBI on behalf of the Jonesborough Police Department after concerns escalated over her whereabouts due to a medical condition that could impair her ability to return safely on her own.
WCSO: Inmate charged with attempted murder after attack on corrections officer
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — An inmate at the Washington County, Tennessee Detention Center (WCDC) has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after she reportedly attacked a corrections officer in a housing unit on Wednesday morning. According to a social media post by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), Patricia Nunley, 44, of Bristol, Tennessee, was […]
North Greene Students recognized at National French Contest
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — North Greene High School students won various awards at the National French Contest in April. 19 students participated in the competition with public, homeschooled and private school students from across the nation. Nearly 45,000 students competed in the contest. North Greene French Teacher, Larry Justis, told News Channel 11 that students […]
THP: Driver charged with DUI after tree impales car
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The driver of a vehicle that was impaled by a tree on April 20 has been charged with DUI and child endangerment. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reported that a Toyota Corolla was traveling westbound in the Houston Valley Road/Tarlton Circle area of State Route 107 just after 4 p.m. […]
Some Tenn. teachers ready to carry firearms if legislation passes
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A bill to allow teachers in Tennessee to carry a firearm in schools has passed both the House and the Senate and awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature. Before a teacher would be allowed to be armed though, the principal, the director of schools and the local sheriff or police chief […]
Greeneville council moves to appeal expensive ankle monitors for prison workers
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Greeneville City Council recently passed a resolution to ask the Tennessee General Assembly to appeal the use of ankle monitors from prison workers. In the past, inmates helped community organizations around Greeneville such as the senior center. Greeneville City Manager Todd Smith tells News...
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