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Dani Cook, shown here recently speaking to the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen, is promoting the idea of a hospital authority to oversee Ballad Health.
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Ballad Health

Meeting held to support idea of hospital authority

But Hawkins County Attorney James O. Phillips, III, in an email sent to County Mayor Jim Lee, says a hospital authority can't be created in Hawkins County.

Today at 8:53 PM
Katrina Aileen Greene
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Mom accused of DUI with child in car reportedly admits to pill binge

A Hawkins County woman is facing DUI and other charges after she was stopped Wednesday afternoon on Rt. 66 near Rogersville after a deputy allegedly observed her cross the center line multiple times with her small child unrestrained in the front seat.

Today at 8:30 PM
Proceeds from this Saturday's barbecue benefit dinner will provide Christmas gifts to local children. Shown here is the silent auction at a previous benefit dinner.
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Blountville

Barbecue dinner proceeds to provide Christmas gifts for local children

This year’s dinner will be held Saturday, and all proceeds will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for children in the Tri-Cities.

 

Today at 7:00 PM
WOOD, LINDSEY NICOLE Charges: Simple Possession/Casual Exchange Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia WIDNER, ANTHONY DWAYNE Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR FAILURE TO APPEAR FAILURE TO APPEAR FAILURE TO APPEAR FAILURE TO APPEAR FAILURE TO APPEAR FAILURE TO APPEAR LIVELY, DANNY WILLIAM Charges: Driving while license is suspended or revoked UNLAWFUL REMOVAL OF REGISTRATION DECAL OR PLATE Expiration of certificates and plates , Renewal , Decals, / Expiration of certificates Evading Arrest BOWEN, JENNIFER LYNN Charges: Criminal Trespass
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Arrested

Arrested: Sullivan County mugshots (Nov. 14-17)

Individuals booked into the Sullivan County Jail from Nov. 14 through Nov. 17. All persons shown are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Today at 5:30 PM
Cherokee High School's Beta Club member spent time after school Tuesday wrapping presents to help kick off the Of One Accord ministry's first two Christmas for the Children parties of the season.
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Christmas for the children

Cherokee Beta Club gets presents ready for first Christmas for the Children parties

Cherokee High School's Beta Club member spent time after school Tuesday wrapping presents to help kick off the Of One Accord ministry's first two Christmas for the Children parties of the season.

Today at 3:15 PM
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Healthy Kingsport

Why you shouldn’t sacrifice sleep when life gets hectic

The busyness of life can have the same negative effect on your health as a mythical siren luring you to navigate your ship straight into a treacherous wall of jagged rocks. Coming out unscathed is highly unlikely. So why is sleep the first thing sacrificed when the demands of life stack up?

Today at 2:30 PM
Joseph Patrick Blair
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Tennessee Highway Patrol

Trip into construction zone nets Hawkins man meth charge

A motorist who was stopped while during through the Rt. 66N construction zone last week before the road officially reopened is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly fled on foot, and was found to be in possession of meth.

Today at 1:30 PM
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Kingsport

Jingle and mingle with DKA's Sip and Stroll

DKA officials point out that when you shop local, you're helping small businesses succeed and keeping more of your shopping dollars here in Kingsport. Visit Downtown Kingsport Association on Facebook for more details from participating businesses.

Today at 11:23 AM
Anjulia Christine Atkins
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins jailer allegedly finds meth in 'body cavity' of assault suspect

Anjulia Christine Atkins was being booked on misdemeanor charges. The alleged discovery of meth added the charge of introduction of Schedule II narcotics into a penal institution, which is a Class C felony punishable by 3-6 years if convicted.

Today at 9:30 AM
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Crash

Gate City man dead after November car crash

Virginia State Police spokesperson Corinne Geller said Wednesday that Richard M. Bird, 72, of Gate City died at Johnson City Medical Center after treatment since Nov. 22 after he was ejected from his Jeep Renegade.

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Medicaid

Ballad Health leaders praise proposal to extend Medicaid eligibility to low-income new mothers

Ballad Health Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alan Levine said he believes this policy will provide stability and support for women and their newborn children as they manage the transition through the first year of postpartum.

Today at 8:38 AM
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Safety

KFD stresses importance of fire safety during holidays

When using a live Christmas tree, the Kingsport Fire Department wants to remind you to add water daily to the tree stand, always turn off the lights before going to bed and to make sure the tree is three feet away from any heat source.

Dec 4, 2019 at 10:00 PM
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NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership

NETWORKS, BTES receive Gold Awards from economic development group

NETWORKS’ entry, the "Tri-Cities TN Quality of Life Video," was recognized in the Multimedia/Video Promotion category. The video, which highlights various quality of life assets across the region, was produced with the intent of being used as a recruitment tool by NETWORKS along with chambers of commerce, tourism programs, education partners, and industry and local business partners to use for talent recruitment.

Dec 4, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Geoffery Rick Johnson
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

HCSO: Convicted felon tried to hide gun, meth after wreck

A Hawkins County man who allegedly hid meth and a gun under some leaves near where he had crashed into a guardrail last week is facing multiple charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Dec 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday's meeting of the Scott County Board of Supervisors welcomed the largest crowd in recent years, thanks to a Second Amendment resolution.
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Scott County

Scott supervisors approve resolution supporting Second Amendment

While the resolution is not called a Second Amendment sanctuary resolution, as has been passed in some neighboring localities, it does state that the board “expresses its commitment by any and all legal means to Respect, Preserve, and Enforce the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States and Article 1, Section 13 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia to the fullest extent permitted by law.”

Dec 4, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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