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House members caught off guard by release of Senate federal education money report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Senators said there will be risks if the state decides to reject federal education money. It’s an idea Speaker of the...
Conway Twitty’s Daughter: ‘It Breaks Our Hearts’ That Legend’s Mansion up for Demolition
The iconic mansion that once belonged to country legend Conway Twitty may be subject to demolition as part of a new building project, and his daughter...
Guardian Riders and Shepherd's Grace Church join forces to aid those in need
A local motorcycle club and a church group are teaming up to help folks in need. The Guardian Riders and Boots...
3″- 5″ INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED TO ACCUMULATE IN CROSSVILLE AND FAIRFIELD GLADE MON – TUES DUE TO ARRIVAL OF ARCTIC AIR EARLY NEXT WEEK
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The chances for accumulating snow are continuing to increase thanks to Arctic air that is expected to arrive in East Tennessee early...
Johnson City Fire Department welcomes new engines
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Fire Department celebrated two new fire engines on Thursday. Push-in ceremonies were held for the new engines at Stations 3 and 4. The ceremonies are a tribute to when firefighters had to push horse-drawn equipment into the fire station. The engines ar...
Desmond Howard Not Happy With ESPN's 'Foul' Lee Corso Decision
ESPN was embroiled in a bizarre College GameDay controversy earlier this week. The Athletic reported that ESPN submitted fake names to The Emmys so on-air talent...
Protect the 4 P’s as ‘dangerously cold’ temperatures arrive in Middle Tennessee
With snow on the way and temperatures expected to remain below freezing for a majority of the week, the National Weather Service (NWS) is reminding folks to protect the 4 p’s: people, pets, plants and pipes.
Bristol casino posts highest monthly revenues yet
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A month after its lowest month for revenues, Bristol’s casino bounced back strong in December with its highest monthly revenue since it opened in July 2022. The casino’s “adjusted gross revenue” (AGR) of $14,924,860 was a hair ahead of the previous high set in Decembe...
6-year-old injured in Eastern Ky. school bus crash faces ‘long recovery,’ mom says
The first-grader was one of 22 students injured in the collision.
One-Of-A-Kind Light Tunnel Lazy River in Tennessee
Everyone loves a nice lazy river, right? I'd be willing to bet, however, that you have never been on a lazy river quite like this before....
Men's volleyball secures sweep against King, continues undefeated start
Penn State was ready to pounce at the opportunity to take down King University in its second Rec Hall match of the week. During Thursday’s matchup...
Chances for snow increasing for much of East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The chances for accumulating snow are continuing to increase thanks to Arctic air that is expected to arrive in East Tennessee early next week. As the Arctic air will be coming into East Tennessee, there will also be some moisture pushing up from the southwest to meet the...
Report: ESPN Caught Using Fake Names In 'College GameDay' Scandal
ESPN's "College GameDay" had to return 37 Emmys because of an elaborate plan that clearly violated the rules for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. According...
TSA reports record firearm detection at Tri-Cities Airport
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – While firearm detections are trending down across the state, Transport Security Administration agents detected a record number of fi****ms at the Tri-Cities Airport last year. Agents found nine guns in carry-on luggage at the airport in 2023, up from eight in 2022. TSA ...
Bucs start fast and down Samford in conference opener
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2024) – The ETSU women’s basketball team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as it downed Samford by a score of 57-40 in its conference opener Thursday night at Brooks Gym. The Bucs improve to 12-4 on the season with the win and it marks the first […...
First Alert: Cold weekend, snow chance tomorrow
(KFVS) - This weekend is the start of a very cold trend, bringing a chance of snow on Sunday. Colder air is moving into the Heartland...
Woman killed in Buchanan County crash
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — A woman was killed in a crash that happened in Buchanan County on Monday, according to Virginia State Police. Police...
Former Lebanon High School teacher sentenced after pleading guilty in September
LEBANON, Va. (WCYB) — A former Lebanon High School teacher and coach was sentenced Thursday in court. Christopher Conley pleaded guilty in September...
Johnson City BOE joins other local boards in opposing Gov. Lee’s school voucher proposal
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Board of Education became the latest school board to denounce Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed school voucher plan. Board members unanimously approved the resolution Monday night. “There’s already school choice,” Superintendent Steve Barnett told News ...
Caywood brothers setting the tone for a Patrick Henry hoops reboot
GLADE SPRING, Va. (WCYB) — Just a year ago, Cade and Cole Caywood found themselves in Damascus, Virginia playing ball for Holston High School - trying...
Daytime Happygram: Deputy Rocky Ratliff
(WJHL) This month’s Daytime Happygram goes to Deputy...
Tennessee Trending In the Right Direction For Five-Star In-State Quarterback
Tennessee jumped into the trending position for five-star quarterback George MacIntyre on Thursday according to On3 Sports’ Recruiting Prediction Machine. The in-state quarterback from Nashville’s Brentwood...
McKinney Center announces spring 2024 classes
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The McKinney Center will partner with Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program to bring a spring schedule of classes for children and adults, according to a news release from the Town of Jonesborough. The community arts facility will offer more than 40 classes and works...
JCPD: Man arrested after downtown Johnson City shooting
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man was arrested after he allegedly fired multiple shots at a group of people in Downtown Johnson City on Saturday, police report. According to a release from the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD), Thomas Anderson, 18, of Johnson City, fired multiple shots from a...
Jelly Roll, former drug dealer and current Grammy nominee, speaks against fentanyl to Senate
Jelly Roll appeared during during a session of the U.S. Senate's Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on stopping the flow of fentanyl.
High schooler mocked for wearing the same clothes every day surprised by football players
When Michael Todd started his freshman year at MLK prep school in Memphis, Tennessee two years ago, he only had one outfit to wear to school. High school kids can be incredibly cruel and Michael was mocked for three weeks for wearing the same clothes every day."I really don't have clothes at home,"....
Tennessee Vols' 17-year nightmare just ended with latest news
It's a historic day for the Vols thanks to their chief rival
Several East Tennessee schools closing Friday ahead of strong winds and rain
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As strong winds and rain begin moving into East Tennessee once again, some school districts may not have class on Friday. Knox County...
A dad raised his daughter inside this tiny home on a Tennessee farm. Now he's selling it for $69,500 so she can have more space as a teenager — take a look inside.
Brent Thompson and his daughter Pearl spent five years living in a one-bedroom, 196-square-foot tiny home and enjoyed the freedom it gave them.
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