Fired East Tennessee deputy charged with rape
CHATTANOOGA — A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy has been terminated after handcuffing a woman and forcing her to perform oral sex on him while he was on duty in Harrison.Deputy Willie...
View ArticleRemaining snakes seized in Tennessee euthanized
KNOXVILLE — The remaining 14 snakes that were seized from a Tennessee preacher who used them in his religious practices have been euthanized after officials concluded their condition was too poor to...
View ArticleTennessee grocery wine bill negotiations near breakthrough
NASHVILLE — After years of bitter legislative fights over efforts to allow Tennessee grocery stores to sell wine, groups representing liquor stores and supermarkets are nearing an agreement that would...
View Article5 ideas for healthy lunches for kids
Mother Nature Network (mnn.com)MCTEating lunch at school is not just about satiating hunger — it helps kids learn and is an important part of their nutrition intake for the day. Yet despite...
View ArticleFatalities reported in Nebraska animal feed plant explosion
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's fire chief said Monday that people have died in an explosion and partial building collapse at an animal feed processing plant, but he would not give a specific number of...
View ArticleSharpshooter has Hampton going strong
There are three reasons why Hampton is more dangerous than a lot of boys’ basketball teams in the state.Perhaps it’s more accurate to say trey reasons.Regardless of how it’s stated, Cheyenne Camillo is...
View ArticlePizza N Gyro repeats as champs of Pie Wars; Fox’s finishes second
Pizza N Gyro repeated as Pie Wars champions Sunday night, the first back-to-back champ in four years of the event’s existence. Pie Wars pits participating restaurants that serve pizza against each...
View ArticleHere we go again: more single-digit temperatures on the way
Somewhat caught by surprise by the severity of what was called the “Polar Vortex” that blew through the region about two weeks ago, the area finds itself better prepared to tackle another incoming...
View ArticleDozens of kids come out to Carver to learn about MLK
While some kids may have spent the day off from school playing video games, a few dozen in Johnson City were celebrating the reason they were out of class Monday. Carver Recreation Center was hopping...
View ArticleFaith, honor, and compassion emphasized at MLK birthday dinner
Dr. Joanne Walker Flowers almost brought the walls of the Carver Recreational Center down as the keynote speaker of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday night. Through...
View ArticleMartin Luther King Jr Dinner
MLK Jr Dinner Dave Boyd/Johnson City PressThe Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration took place at the Carver Recreation center Monday night with a crowd of around 100 people on hand.
View ArticleCalm Before the Storm
Calm Before the Storm Dave Boyd/Johnson City PressKids at Carver Recreation Center enjoyed the springlike weather Monday afternoon. A winter storm is expected to move into the area overnight...
View ArticleWhy no hemp in Tennessee? Group wants state to legalize farming, manufacturing
The Hemp Industries Association announced last week the establishment of the Tennessee Hemp Industries Association, the national organization’s first state chapter. This year, the group plans to...
View ArticleTennessee lawmakers balk at Common Core school standards
NASHVILLE — Republican lawmakers are putting the final touches on legislation that would delay the implementation of Common Core education standards and the companion test in Tennessee, perhaps setting...
View ArticleArea schools dismissing early
A few local school districts have announced their intentions to dismiss students early today (Tuesday, Jan. 21) to avoid possible transportation complications cause by winter weather expected later.So...
View ArticleHot Topics: Top 5 fears about vaccines (and how to rest easier)
TheBump.comMCTYou’ve got to admit — getting your baby vaccinated can seem pretty scary. But Michael T. Brady, chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Infectious Diseases and...
View ArticleThe Buzz: Local news that will get you talking today
You can't go without the Buzz. Here's a quick catch-up on pertinent recent stories:• Local preteen's impact felt through past actions and words. In some ironic way, a 12-year-old’s dream to travel the...
View ArticleFormer Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife indicted on federal...
RICHMOND, Va. — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from a political...
View ArticleOff the Wall News: Police 'like' wanted man's Facebook post
FREELAND, Pa. — Police in one northeastern Pennsylvania town really "liked" this Facebook post.Officers in Freeland arrested 35-year-old Anthony Lescowitch on Monday night, less than two hours after he...
View ArticleReader photo: Father and son tradition
Carson and Lane reading the Johnson CIty Press. Submitted by Denny Cash.———Send us your photos using the Share feature on JohnsonCityPress.com. They could be published online and...
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