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The Rogersville Presbyterian Church's "Sarah's closet" program donated a large supply of toiletries and hygiene products to Rogersville City School Wednesday. Pictured here are (L-R) April Couch, Stephanie Eidson, Rodney Norris, Pearl Snelling and Mary Ellen Elkins. Sarah's Closet was named in honor of Elkins mother, lifelong educator Sarah Evans.
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Sarah's Closet

Sarah’s Closet seeks donations to keep helping underprivileged Hawkins students

“Our demand is always bigger than the resources. With this money we are able to meet more needs. But, being a county with no shelter, it is harder to meet the needs of families in transition and trying to find affordable housing.” — April Couch

Updated Aug 15, 2019 at 10:10 AM
More than 100 bicyclists will have Hawkins County's back roads resembling the Tour de France Saturday morning, with riders helping raise money to improve the lives of disabled adults who are served by Rogersville's Chip Hale Center.
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Chip Hale Center

Hawkins County's Tour de France? No, it's the Ride Like Hale fundraiser

More than 100 bicyclists will have Hawkins County's back roads resembling the Tour de France Saturday morning, with riders helping raise money to improve the lives of disabled adults who are served by Rogersville's Chip Hale Center.

Aug 14, 2019 at 8:45 PM
Dusty Logan Smith
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins deputy finds two infants, meth and pot in stolen Volvo

Two infants were located in the backseat of a stolen Volvo late Saturday after police received a tip that a man wanted on multiple Hawkins County arrest warrants would be driving that vehicle near Stapleton Lane in Rogersville.

Aug 14, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Jonathan and Ashley Cornell
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Church Hill Police Department

Parents charged with child abuse, heroin possession at Church Hill Inn

The Church Hill Police Department received an anonymous tip that the occupants of room 114 at the Chuch Hill Inn, 1142 Volunteer Blvd., were using drugs in their room while their children ages 7 and 11 were locked outside.

Aug 13, 2019 at 10:00 PM
Brooke Anne Begley, upper left corner, allegedly led police on a high speed chase Monday evening from Mount Carmel to the W. Stone Drive Lowe's where she crashed into three cars and the garden center, shown here.
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Police say Church Hill drug deal preceded pursuit, crash at Lowe's

Upon being arrested inside the Lowe’s store Brooke Begley allegedly admitted to swallowing a large amount of heroin and pills during the high-speed pursuit, and then showed signs that she was overdosing.

Updated Aug 13, 2019 at 12:13 PM
At least one suspect is in custody following a high speed chase that began in Hawkins County and ended with a crash at the West Stone Drive Lowe’s in Kingsport.
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Tennessee Highway Patrol

Suspect identified in Hawkins chase that ended with crash at Kingsport Lowe's

UPDATE: A Kingsport woman who allegedly led police on a high speed chase that began in Mount Carmel and ended with a crash at the W. Stone Drive Lowe’s store Monday night is facing several charges including vehicular assault for injuring a juvenile.

Updated Aug 13, 2019 at 8:03 AM
As the Rogersville Laundry Ministry approaches its third anniversary it is poised to surpass the number of people served in its first two years combined. that's why ministry leaders are asking for hep from the community to provide more volunteers for the program, as well as contributions.
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Rogersville Laundry Ministry

Rogersville Laundry Ministry sees increased demand for donations, volunteers

“It's a needed thing, and it's an opportunity to show God's love. That's what all of us do this for, to be able to get out there and show people that the Good Lord blessed us, and we want to turn around and share that with others.” — Dr. Blaine Jones

Aug 11, 2019 at 2:30 PM
David Kenner
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Cherokee High School

Kenner to take reins at Cherokee High School Aug. 26

Rogersville City School Assistant Principal David Kenner has been hired as the new principal at Cherokee High School, where he previously served as an assistant principal, teacher and coach.

Aug 10, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Rogersville Middle School track stars who were able to attend the Aug. 1 BOE meeting to be recognized for their state track meet accomplishments included (L-R): Coach Jerry Lawson, Preston McNally, Justin Mendoza, Bryan Pierson, Grace Lawson, Atley Antrican, Karli Eidson, Logan Colbert, Lilly Henley, Rachel Young, and Coach Ashley Wolfe. RMS state track meet qualifiers who were unable to attend included Kalija Sexton, Nick Matroni, Elisha Tipton, Noah Parvin, Colby Barton, Bryce Elliot, and H.L. Charles.
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Hawkins County Board of Education

Hawkins BOE honors middle school track stars who qualified for state

“It was a banner year for our RMS track team, especially the boys. They finished 1st in their conference meet, the first team in Hawkins County history to ever win the Sectionals, and then finished 4th in the state as a team.” — RMS coach Gary Lawson

Aug 10, 2019 at 2:41 PM
Wayne Qualls, shown here last year at a Hawkins County board of Education meeting, has been chosen by the Rogersville City School board of Education to find that independent K-8 school's next superintendent.
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Rogersville City School

Qualls hired to help Rogersville City School find its next superintendent

“Mr. Qualls will be coming here I the next couple of months and will be sitting down with the board to talk to them about what their goals and desires are to move forward.” — Rebecca Isaacs

Aug 10, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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