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Tennessee trooper loses license for "ghost stops"WSMV7 hours ago
A Claiborne County Christmas set for Nov. 16Claiborne Progress17 hours ago
Morristown officers make arrest after string of overdose deaths, police sayWVLT1 day ago
Woman arrested for involvement in string of overdose deaths in Morristown and Hamblen CountyWBIR1 day ago
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A Claiborne County Christmas set for Nov. 16
By Zach Compton Contributing Writer “A Claiborne County Christmas” is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Tazewell. The event will feature local performers, vendors, food trucks, activities for children, and an appearance from Santa Claus. There will also be a children’s tractor parade at 5 p.m., […] The post A Claiborne County Christmas set for Nov. 16 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Woman arrested for involvement in string of overdose deaths in Morristown and Hamblen County
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — A Jefferson County woman is facing charges after she was involved in a string of overdose deaths that happened in January in Morristown and Hamblen County, according to a release from the city of Morristown. Ashlyn Henry was indicted by a federal grand jury and is...
Family Justice Center hosting Domestic Violence Awareness event
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Claiborne County Family Justice Center will be hosting a special event on Friday, October 25 at 2 p.m. Author and domestic violence survivor Mary (Burkhart) Inman will be signing her book, “Living Proof” at the Family Justice Center. There will also be a short program with speakers […] The post Family Justice Center hosting Domestic Violence Awareness event appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
FEMA has processed more than 9,500 disaster assistance applications in East TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Thousands of people have had their applications for help processed in Upper East Tennessee after Hurricane Helene brought historic and deadly flooding to the region. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has processed 9,533 disaster applications from the Tennessee counties most impacted by the storm...
TWRA issues boating safety advisory for Douglas Lake due to debris from Hurricane Helene
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Boaters on Douglas Lake should temporarily try to avoid going onto the water, due to floating and submerged debris from Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency issued a boating safety advisory for the lake Monday afternoon. It said a large field of floating debris accumulated...
Applications open for Disaster SNAP program, helping households impacted by Hurricane Helene
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — East Tennessee households impacted by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene may be able to get benefits from the state to help them pay for food or other needed supplies. The pre-registration form to access the state's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program went active Monday morning....
Some local schools are banning personal electronic devices. Here's why
Tennessee doesn't currently have a state-wide ban in place, however, two local schools have taken the initiative and say it's paying off big time. Growing evidence suggests phones impact students' learning and mental health. In a recent Pew Research Poll, a majority of high school teachers say they're a significant problem in the classroom.
Mental Health 101: An inside look into mental health discussions at school
NORRIS, Tenn. — Students across East Tennessee are learning about mental health through a local organization, the Mental Health Association of East Tennessee. MHAET said it teaches its course, Mental Health 101, across 130 schools every year and serves around 30,000 students. It offers lessons starting in the fourth grade and caters to different ages up to high school.
Middlesboro Schools host Appalachian Heritage Week
The Middlesboro Independent School District (MISD) hosted Appalachian Heritage Week, engaging K-8 students with an immersive celebration of Appalachian culture. The two-week event combined in-class learning with hands-on experiences. Through the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Promise Zone State Scale-Up initiative through Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), the students at Middlesboro Elementary School (MES) and Middlesboro […] The post Middlesboro Schools host Appalachian Heritage Week appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Support Gemma Lynn Runions at the Kentucky State Festival Pageant
Gemma Lynn Runions, the reigning Toddler Miss Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival and KMLF Most Photogenic, will be going to the Kentucky State Festival Pageant in November. Gemma is the daughter of Chelsie Lankford and Damian Runions of Arjay. She is in need of sponsors for her trip to the state pageant. A check or money […] The post Support Gemma Lynn Runions at the Kentucky State Festival Pageant appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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