Elizabethton woman cited for animal cruelty
An Elizabethton woman has been cited for seven counts of animal cruelty and one count of aggravated animal cruelty. The Elizabethton Carter County Animal Shelter said one of the dogs died, six are being...
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TN House advances bill to end Ballad Health COPA
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Monday that proponents believe is the first half of promoting more competition with Ballad Health. The bill would terminate the state’s Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA)...
Northbound Interstate 81 near Fall Branch shut down due to crash
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has shut down a portion of Interstate 81 outside of Fall Branch due to an overturned vehicle that has blocked both lanes. According to TDOT’s Smartway map system, the...
“Grossly inappropriate” – Board of education chair wants Ervin censured
A statement released Monday afternoon by Washington County Tennessee Board of Education Chair Annette Buchanan says she anticipates a motion from fellow members to have District 4 rep Keith Ervin censured for remarks he...
Planned protest planned Wednesday after Washington County TN school board member’s “you’re hot” comment
A protest has been planned for Wednesday, demanding the resignation of a Washington County, Tennessee School Board member. The peaceful protest is to demand the resignation of School Board Member Keith Ervin after a...
President/CEO of TVA announces retirement
According to media reports, Don Moul, president and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, plans to retire. The announcement follows Donald Trump’s push for a pay cap of $500,000 for TVA employees. The Knoxville...
