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Seniors Get A Sweet Surprise

Aug 6, 2019

State AGs Look To Remove Addiction Treatment Barriers

Aug 7, 2019

State Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III recently sent a letter to Congressional leaders asking for the removal of federal barriers that currently prevent health care providers from offering treatment for opioid use disorder.

Donations Top $10,000 So Far

6 hrs ago

With the Christmas season now in full swing, and with colder weather becoming more persistent across our area, the Coal Fund, which helps ensure that heating bills can be paid for families and individuals who otherwise might find themselves in the cold, has suddenly become even more important.

Downtown Fills With Songs Of The Season

6 hrs ago

Voices of the Tusculum View Elementary School Chorus filled the Greene County Courthouse lawn with the sounds of the holiday as a crowd gathered Friday evening for the lighting of the Community Christmas tree.

MASSEY: Cherokee On The Streets Of Greeneville

6 hrs ago

When I wrote about the last Indian raid in Greene County, I may have misspoken a bit. But not really, as the 1793 raid was carried out by renegade Cherokee. During the Civil War, Greeneville was visited at least four times by Cherokee warriors. This band was part of Thomas Cherokee Legion, a…

Cherokee National Forest Roads To Close For Winter

6 hrs ago

Five roads inside the Greene County portion of the Cherokee National Forest will be closing on Dec. 18 to vehicular traffic for the winter.

It Happened Here

6 hrs ago

Incident reports filed by local law enforcement agencies.

US Firms Keep Hiring, Easing Worries Of Weakening Economy

6 hrs ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — American businesses have complained for years that they can’t find the workers they need to fill available jobs. November’s robust hiring gain suggests that at least some have found a way to do so.

Governor: Pensacola Shooter Was Saudi Aviation Student

6 hrs ago

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — An aviation student from Saudi Arabia opened fire in a classroom at the Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday morning, the Florida governor said, an attack that left three dead in addition to the assailant.

Floods, Drought Generate Farming Woes In 2019

20 hrs ago

Destructive winter flooding followed months later by a punishing autumn drought marked a challenging year for the agricultural community.

Georgia Authorities Want Jailed Mosheim Man For Murder Trial

20 hrs ago

A Georgia trial date for Larry Edward Thomas will be set as soon as he is released to authorities there.

Heritage Trust Dinner Reflects Mission To Preserve History

20 hrs ago

Thursday evening’s Greene County Heritage Trust Early American Christmas Dinner reflected the mission of the organization to preserve and promote the historic heritage of the community.

Presidential Candidates Set For State's Super Tuesday Ballot

20 hrs ago

The names of Democrat and Republican presidential candidates who will appear on the March 3 Super Tuesday primary next year have been set.

Mobile, Manufactured Home Regulations On County Planning Agenda

20 hrs ago

A proposed amendment to the Zoning Resolution regarding mobile and manufactured homes will be considered Tuesday by the Greene County Planning Commission.

Greeneville Planning Commission Considering Rezoning Tuesday

20 hrs ago

A rezoning and several property subdivisions will be considered Tuesday by the Greeneville Regional Planning Commission.

Injuries Reported After 2-Vehicle Crash

20 hrs ago

One person suffered apparent injuries in a two-vehicle crash about 1:30 p.m. Thursday at 3175 E. Andrew Johnson Highway, in front of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Greeneville police Officer Nicholas Fillers said in a crash report.

It Happened Here

20 hrs ago

Incident reports filed by local law enforcement agencies.

Water Outages Possible On Depot Street

20 hrs ago

Possible brief water outages will be possible next week on Depot Street as the Greeneville Water Commission continues its preparatory work for infrastructure upgrades.

Naloxone Training Scheduled For Dec. 16

20 hrs ago

Free training on administering Naloxone will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at the Greene County Health Department, 810 W. Church St.

Resurfacing Continues On Old Tusculum Road

20 hrs ago

The resurfacing of Old Tusculum Road started on Thursday will be completed early next week.

Tusculum Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

20 hrs ago

The Tusculum Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday has been cancelled due to lack of business.

Nissan Gives Workers 2 Unpaid Days Off As US Sales Slump

8 hrs ago

FRANKLIN (AP) — Nissan Motor Co. is making its U.S. factory and office employees take two days off without pay amid slumping sales.

House Speaker Pelosi Rebukes Reporter: 'Don't Mess With Me'

20 hrs ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Finger pointing and voice hoarse, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday delivered a broadside to a reporter that might well apply to all of impeachment-era Washington: "Don't mess with me."

Tennessee High Court Rules Against Paper In Defamation Case

20 hrs ago

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a newspaper cannot use the state’s fair report privilege law as a shield against a defamation lawsuit for a story that was based on a one-on-one interview with a police detective.

State Accepting Preservation Grant Applications

20 hrs ago

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee’s State Historic Preservation Office is taking grant applications for preservation projects.

Police: Patron Angered By Ketchup Pulls Gun At McDonald's

20 hrs ago

MEMPHIS (AP) — Authorities say an irate woman pointed a gun at fast food workers because they gave her ketchup instead of jelly.

Biden Scrap With Voter Risks Overshadowing Critique Of Trump

20 hrs ago

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa (AP) — Joe Biden sought to capitalize on President Donald Trump’s icy reception from world leaders by portraying himself on Thursday as someone who is well versed in foreign affairs and can restore American prestige abroad. But his moves risked being overshadowed by a testy…

US Considers Sending Several Thousand More Troops To Mideast

20 hrs ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is considering sending several thousand additional troops to the Middle East to help deter Iranian aggression, amid reports of escalating violence in Iran and continued meddling by Tehran in Iraq, Syria and other parts of the region.

Experts Split Sharply Over Experimental Alzheimer's Drug

20 hrs ago

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A company that claims to have the first drug to slow mental decline from Alzheimer’s disease made its case to scientists Thursday but left them sharply divided over whether there’s enough evidence of effectiveness for the medicine to warrant federal approval.

Relic Thought To Be From Jesus' Manger Arrives In Bethlehem

20 hrs ago

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — A tiny wooden relic that some Christians believe to be part of Jesus’ manger arrived Saturday in its permanent home in the biblical city of Bethlehem 1,400 years after it was sent to Rome as a gift to the pope.

Man Found With Pounds Of Meth After Texas-To-Tennessee Trip

20 hrs ago

MEMPHIS (AP) — A parolee found with a large quantity of methamphetamine after a bus ride from Texas to Tennessee has been convicted of drug and weapons charges, prosecutors said.

1 Charged In Fatal Stabbing At Counseling Business

20 hrs ago

MADISON (AP) — A man has been arrested and charged in the death of a Tennessee woman found stabbed to death at a counseling business.

Active Shooter Killed At Naval Air Station Pensacola

21 hrs ago

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say an active shooter is dead after opening fire on multiple people Friday at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola.

Chase With Stolen UPS Truck Ends With Shootout, 4 Dead

21 hrs ago

MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after robbers stole the driver’s truck and led police on a chase that ended in gunfire at a busy South Florida intersection during rush hour, the FBI said.

Beware Of Social Security Scam Calls

Dec 5, 2019

A South Allens Bridge Road woman fell victim Wednesday to a phone scam making the rounds.

Sam Miller Retiring From CCU After 30 Years

Dec 5, 2019

Longtime Consumer Credit Union President and CEO Sam Miller will retire effective Dec. 31, Royce Graham, chairman of the credit union’s board of directors, announced in a news release.

Solid Waste Contract To Be Considered By County Commission

Dec 5, 2019

A contract for disposal of the community’s solid waste will be considered by the Greene County Commission at its next meeting.

Fire Marshal's Office Offers Tree Safety Tips

Dec 5, 2019

Christmas trees are among the cornerstones of holiday celebrations, but a Christmas tree can also be among the deadliest of household fire hazards when they aren’t properly maintained or when they’re kept near heat sources, according to the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Presidential Preparations

Dec 5, 2019

Wreaths Across America Project Reaches Goal

Dec 5, 2019

Each of the more than 2,000 tombstones in the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery will be decorated with a wreath for Christmas following a recent local effort.

Forecast Favorable For Weekend Holiday Events

Dec 5, 2019

The weather forecast is promising for the host of Christmas events planned for this weekend.

Kingsport Man Gets DUI, Meth Charges

Dec 5, 2019

Ryan S. Hensley, 41, of Hemlock Park Drive, Kingsport, was charged Tuesday by sheriff’s deputies with delivery or sale of a Schedule II drug, driving under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Man Paced Over 120 Charged With Reckless Driving

Dec 5, 2019

A Florida man in a hurry to get somewhere Wednesday found himself being escorted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol to the Greene County Detention Center instead.

It Happened Here

Dec 5, 2019

Incident reports filed by local law enforcement agencies.

Holidays Bring Phishing Scam Surge Aimed At Small Business

Dec 5, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — The email looked legitimate, so Danielle Radin clicked on the link it contained, expecting to have her products included in a holiday gift guide.

Greeneville Board To Meet With State Legislators

Dec 5, 2019

The Greeneville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Dec. 13 with local state legislators to discuss priorities for the coming year.

Impeachment Takeaways: History Lessons, Partisan Feuds

Dec 5, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — The next phase of the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump moved to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday with public hearings featuring professors of law who discussed the constitutional origins of Congress’ impeachment power.

Shocked? Electric Eel Powers Aquarium's Christmas Lights

Dec 5, 2019

CHATTANOOGA (AP) — Visitors to the Tennessee Aquarium may be shocked to learn that an electric eel named Miguel Wattson is lighting up a Christmas tree.

Tennessee Wins Grant To Study Genetic Information Of Cattle

Dec 5, 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have landed a $156,000 grant to look into opportunities to market cattle using genetic information.