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Kyle Larson Presents FloRacing Late Model Challenge returns to Volunteer Speedway
BULLS GAP — The second running of the Kyle Larson Presents FloRacing Late Model Challenge is set for Thursday, April 6, at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap. Kyle Larson and Kyle Bush, both NASCAR Cup Series champions, will take on a star-studded field of expected Super Late Model racers in a $20,000-to-win program. The action-packed Late Model event kicks off a weekend full of dirt racing at nearby Bristol Motor...
Hawkins Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating ‘arson cases’ after 3 fires in 1 hour
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are looking into a series of fires described as “arson cases” by the sheriff’s office. The HCSO posted to its Facebook page Monday, stating both agencies were investigating the arson cases that occurred in the Stanley Valley and […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Falcons win spirited rivalry game over Chiefs
ROGERSVILLE — The battle of Hawkins County lived up to its billing as a rivalry game on the soccer field Monday night. Unfortunately, by the time it was over, it was more about red and yellow than orange and blue or red and black. The spirited contest ended as 10 versus 10 following a host of yellow and red cards and included a more than five-minute delay in the second half to sort out a flagrant penalty that sent tempers soaring on both sides. ...
Hawkins Commission allocates ARPA funds to Humane Society
ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Humane Society allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Hawkins County Humane Society for a building expansion. The commission met on March 27 to discuss a resolution related to ARPA allocations for the HCHS.
Cherokee students learn skills during clinical rotations at nursing home
ROGERSVILLE — Nursing education students at Cherokee High School were able to fully complete their nursing home clinical rotations for the first time since 2020 and learned valuable skills that prepare them to enter the healthcare field. Five CHS students completed 24 hours at Signature Healthcare in Rogersville. In...
Police still searching for missing man more than one year later
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Police are again asking for your help to find a man who has been missing since last year. Michael Anthony Lamb was last seen on March 25th, 2022 in Harlan County. He is 5′9″, weighs 160 pounds and has brown hair and hazel eyes. He...
Severe weather forecast for much of eastern Kentucky, Harlan County Friday
A cold front will sweep through central Kentucky and Clark County tonight, bringing a threat of severe weather, with the primary threat being high winds and a handful of isolated tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the area at a Marginal risk for severe weather, the lowest...
PHOTO GALLERY: Falcons, Chiefs picking up speed headed into April
ROGERSVILLE — Track and field athletes from Volunteer and Cherokee continued to fine-tune their performances during Tuesday’s Firm Foundations Concrete meet as both teams look to gain momentum heading into April. Volunteer, coming off a second-place finish at the Bearcat Invitational, continued to build off its early-season successes to gear up for a busy April in hopes of defending its conference championships. “As a coach, what we’re trying to do...
Victim lost $9k to scammer posing as Hamblen County deputy
The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office is warning that scammers are using their phone number and identifying themselves as lieutenants on staff at HCSO. The scammers cheated one person out of $9,000, Sheriff Chad Mullins said in a release.
Player profile: Malia McAmis
Malia McAmis Volunteer senior Sports/extracurricular activities: Clogging. I started clogging with the Tennessee Hoedowners in Surgoinsville when I was 5 years old and have danced with them for 12 years. I’ve traveled internationally and around the East Coast competing and performing. I’m on the senior team, and I also do three solos and compete in duos/duets. FOUR FAVORITES ...
Grant funding sought for St. Marks Presbyterian interior renovations
The Rogersville Chamber of Commerce recently applied for a grant to complete the renovations for the interior of the 111-year-old St. Marks Presbyterian Church. Chamber director Nancy Barker noted that the exterior renovation is basically completed. Last month workers installed railings on the front steps, and previous work included replacing and protecting stained glass, a new roof, shoring up the walls, and paint. The plan for the interior is to...
Carters Valley Volunteer Fire Department receives stipend to start a home fire sprinkler education program
HAWKINS COUNTY — The Carters Valley Volunteer Fire Department received a $500 stipend from the national nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) to raise awareness about the life-saving benefits of home sprinklers in the instance of a fire. Chief Paul Cappello of the Carters Valley Volunteer Fire Department said...
Fans have chance to see racing on the dirt, concrete or drag strip Saturday
Racing is coming to Bristol, Kingsport and Rogersville this Saturday. Bristol Motor Speedway hosts the Bristol Dirt Showcase, a doubleheader featuring the Steel Block Bandit Late Model Series and American All-Star Series on the transformed dirt track.
Rogersville's Jones turning in gutsy performance for Buffs
MILLIGAN — Former Lady Chief Grace Jones is turning in a gutsy performance at second base during her senior season at Milligan. Despite playing with a torn rotator cuff, Jones is currently second in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) in on-base percentage (.573) and third in both hitting (.470) and walks (14). Her fielding percentage through 22 games sits at .973 with two errors in 73 chances. “Defense is our...
Nurse arrested on drug, theft charges at Washington County Detention Center
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WCYB) — Deputies in Washington County, Tennessee arrest a nurse Monday on drug possession and theft charges while she was working at the county detention center. Michelle Martinov, 60, of Bean Station, is facing the following charges:. theft from building. simple possession. public intoxication. Martinov was working...
Church Hill ordinance reduces size and setback restrictions to build on small vacant lots
The Church Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously last week to loosen restrictions to the town’s municipal zoning code for district R-3, medium density housing. The issue stems from an increase in unkempt lots that were too small to build on due to the sizing and setback conditions imposed by the current code. “There are a lot of these lots, where right now, (owners) can’t build on them,”...
Harlan to chow down in April
The annual Harlan Chows Down event is on April 12, offering folks the chance to win prizes while sampling some of Harlan County’s best food offerings from participating restaurants. Harlan City Tourism Director Brandon Pennington shed some light on this year’s installment of the annual event. “We started...
Police use DNA evidence to solve two unrelated crimes
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - An officer from one Southeast Kentucky police department has solved two unrelated burglaries, one from 2017, by using DNA evidence to link suspects to the crimes. Middlesboro Police posted the news on its Facebook page Tuesday. The post states Lt. Detective Barry Cowan through investigation was...
1 arrested after alleged Scott County stabbing, robbery
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A suspect was arrested Wednesday after an alleged stabbing and vehicle theft. According to a release from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy responded to the Daniel Boone Travel Center in Duffield shortly before 8:30 a.m. after receiving a call about a stolen vehicle. When the deputy arrived, the […]
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