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22-year-old killed when tree falls on car during storms
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A 22-year-old man was killed as severe storms rolled through the northeastern area of Tennessee. The Claiborne County sheriff said the man, identified as Bryce Edward Hentnick, was killed Wednesday afternoon in the Lone Mountain area. The sheriff reported that Hentnick was killed when...
Inaugural Women in Business Dinner a success
A capacity crowd came out last week for the Bell County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Dinner at the Rendezvous Event Center in Middlesboro. “The Women in Business Dinner was an incredible celebration of women’s achievements here in Bell County. We are incredibly thankful to everyone who joined us and contributed to making the […] The post Inaugural Women in Business Dinner a success appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Sheriff identifies man killed after tree falls on car in Tazewell
TAZEWELL, Tenn. (WATE) – At least one person has died after severe weather impacted parts of East Tennessee, with one fatality confirmed in Claiborne County. David Breeding with the Claiborne County EMA confirmed Wednesday afternoon that they had a fatality reported after a tree fell on a car at Lone Mountain Road and Jennings Road […]
Walk of Honor to celebrate veterans, active duty military
The Harlan County Walk of Honor is returning for the second consecutive year to honor military veterans and active service members from Harlan County. The Harlan County Walk of Honor first appeared in 2023. According to City of Harlan Tourism’s Visit Harlan Facebook page, the Walk of Honor will follow a path around Huff Park. […] The post Walk of Honor to celebrate veterans, active duty military appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Students complete Youth Emergency Preparedness Program
The Harlan County Youth Emergency Preparedness Program saw three Harlan County High School students complete the program on Monday, May, 6, adding to more than 20 graduates of the program since it began just a few years ago. Harlan County Extension Agent Jeremy Williams and former Harlan County Emergency Management Director David McGill directed the […] The post Students complete Youth Emergency Preparedness Program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Boy saved after truck rolls into Cumberland River
A tragedy was avoided along the Cumberland River last week thanks to Conservation Officer Derek Creech being in the right place at the right time, according to a post on the Department of Fish & Wildlife Law Enforcement Facebook page. Creech had just finished a routine compliance check and had a friendly conservation at the […] The post Boy saved after truck rolls into Cumberland River appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Middlesboro man causes standoff with police after barricading himself in Ferndale apartment
A Middlesboro man has been charged with burglary, terroristic threatening, disorderly conduct, menacing, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief after barricading himself in his wife’s residence Friday afternoon. According to a release from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Jody Risner and Chaplain Allen Sanders were dispatched to Ferndale Apartments in reference to 33-year-old Joshua Shane […] The post Middlesboro man causes standoff with police after barricading himself in Ferndale apartment appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Holland: Jesus is interceding on your behalf today
By Billy Holland Columnist Some individuals are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable. I occasionally joke around with my Son-in-law about him being from another planet because he claims he’s never been sick, however, like the rest of us, there will come a day […] The post Holland: Jesus is interceding on your behalf today appeared first on Middlesboro News.
One killed in Tazewell, warehouse roof collapses in Knox County as East Tennessee storms subside
Storms blew through East Tennessee with of one death in Claiborne County and a warehouse roof collapse in Knox County. A staff member at the Claiborne County Office of Emergency Management confirmed a person was killed at about 10:30 a.m. May 8, after a tree fell on a vehicle at Lone Mountain Road...
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