New traffic light coming to Greeneville intersection
A new traffic light is expected to be installed at a Greeneville intersection next year. The town plans to install a new traffic light at Serral Drive and Highway 11E, near a new Texas...
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State education department gives final guidance for Virginia school on cell phone policy
Governor Youngkin thanked the students, teachers, and parents who gave feedback on his proposed cell-phone free instructional day in Virginia schools. The remarks came as the Department of Education released its final guidance directive...
Deputies, animal care group remove more than 60 dogs from property
An East Tennessee woman faces criminal charges after investigators found dozens of dogs at her property in Dandridge. Paula Whitt, 58, faces 55 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after a rescue operation spearheaded by...
TDEC grant to Johnson and Washington Counties to enhance trails
Tennessee’s Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has awarded Johnson and Washington counties grants to improve trails. Johnson and Washington Counties will receive nearly $800,000 for trail development...
Wise County EMA Facebook page compromised
The Wise County Emergency Management Agency has released a statement indicating that it’s Facebook page has been compromised. The statement says the page was “compromised by an unauthorized user” and has been reported to...
Unicoi County Sheriff tells County Commission about jail overcrowding
The Unicoi County Commission met Monday to hear from Sheriff Mike Hensley about an overcrowding issue at the jail. The men’s facility is currently far over capacity. Currently 96 inmates are housed at the...