KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help after a shooting on Dorothy Street on Thursday. According to a release from the KPD, officers responded to the 900 block of Dorothy Street regarding shots fired around 7:40 p.m. Officers learned that a silver or gray sedan was seen […]

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 […]

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It’s farmers market season and also canning season, but what is canning and what do you need to know if you decide to do it? Tracy Chandler with the UT Extension Office in Unicoi County shared some helpful tips with our team. More information on the extension office can be […]

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The City of Bristol, Virginia Treasurer’s Office released a statement stating a local restaurant, Bloom, owes almost $200,000 in delinquent taxes to the city and that the city’s treasurer has filed a bank lien on the restaurant. Friday’s statement from Angel Britt explains that the funds in question were not part […]

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee received a $25,000 grant from Dunkin’ Donuts on Friday. The grant was awarded through The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s $1 million in grants gifted to support efforts in bringing relief to children and families experiencing food insecurity. The funds will go towards […]

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Kingsport Public Library is hosting a Bridgerton-themed garden party on May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the premiere of the series’ third season. The event will feature a variety of Regency-era crafts and activities such as fan-making, silhouette portraiture and croquet on the lawn in Glen Bruce Park. Refreshments […]

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 […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 3/3 Tennessee opened its series against Missouri with a bang, tying a season-high with six home runs to cruise to a 10-1 win on Thursday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Six of the Vols’ 10 hits on the night left the yard while all 10 of their runs came via the long […]

(WJHL) — Hawkins County rivalry between the Cherokee chiefs and volunteer falcons. Chiefs are up 4-1 in the bottom of the second, Aden Parsons will hit it to center Chiefs will get him out but Blakelie Broussard will come home to score and close the game to 4-2. Top of the third, chief’s Gage Adkins […]

Johnson City, TN — Last month we told you about local racing legend Brownie King……. one of the few drivers to compete on the sands of Daytona Beach and in the inaugural 1959 Daytona 500 would be a part of the Darlington throwback racing weekend. This morning Christian Eckes and his crew announced they will […]

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 […]

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport police are investigating a shooting on Dorothy Street on Thursday night. Lt. Justin McConnell said no victims were located and whoever fired the shots fled before police arrived. Detectives remained on the scene interviewing witnesses and looking for evidence, McConnell said.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) responded to a house fire on Shawnee Road Thursday evening. The owners of the house said the fire started after a lawn mower caught fire in the garage. All residents and pets did make it out safely, the owner reported.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) led a free workshop on recognizing potential online dangers for parents and teens. Detective Dan Crowe of the BTPD Criminal Investigation Division led the 90-minute class for parents and teens about the following topics, according to a release from the city: Slater Community Center hosted […]

Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday he will sign legislation that will allow for arming teachers into law.

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics selected Greeneville to host this year’s beach volleyball tournament. Eight teams from all over the country are competing in Greeneville for the championship trophy. “This event is kind of the culmination of the season for these teams at this invitational,” said Katie Green, senior manager […]

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Virginia State Police aim to disrupt speeding and unsafe driving practices on Interstate 81. On Thursday and Friday, state troopers will pull over drivers to educate and possibly give the driver a citation. They’re calling this initiative “Operation DISS-rupt”, and it stretches throughout the entire span of the interstate in […]

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Carter County Board of Education has voted to close Little Milligan Elementary School. Board members voted 6-1-1 on Thursday evening to close the school. School leaders said they are concerned about the budget moving into the next year. The main reason they provided for closing Little Milligan is the amount […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Lawyers for a woman whose husband was shot to death by Sullivan County sheriff’s deputies a year ago say Karen Crowley’s case is about far more than trying to extract punitive damages from Sullivan County. “It’s just making sure that the checks and balances exist,” Christopher Rogers, whom Karen Crowley […]

GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The replacement for a Greene County Board of Education member who resigned earlier in April and is under investigation will be chosen in May. Tom Cobble resigned from the school board on April 12, citing his health as the reason for his departure in a letter to Greene County Director […]