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Body found in Holston River near Ridgefields

Please don't forget the reasons for Decoration Day and Memorial Day

Prom 2019: That's a Wrap
J.I. Burton’s Lydia Blair-James swept the girls’ hurdles events Saturday during the Region 1D track and field championships in Coeburn. Blair-James, a junior, won the 100 hurdles with a time of 16.59 and took the 300 hurdles in 49.17.

Lady Rebels, Cavaliers rule Region 1D track and field

Region 1D Track & Field Championships
Alcoa’s Audrey Roach is out at third base as Sullivan East’s Chelsea Sams turns to make a double play during Friday’s TSSAA Class AA sectional matchup in Bluff City. The Lady Tornadoes outslugged the Lady Patriots 14-11.

Alcoa denies Sullivan East first state tourney berth
Eastside beat J.I. Burton on Friday in the championship game of the Cumberland District baseball tournament at Tracy Stallard Field in Coeburn. The Spartans won 8-1.

Eastside takes Cumberland tournament championship
The program offers free lunch Monday through Friday to all children under the age of 18. The Lunch Box operates four former school buses which have been transformed into mobile cafeterias, two of which are based in Rogersville and two in Church Hill.

Of One Accord sets Lunch Box summer meal schedule

Would-be drug mule busted in Blountville bathroom

SCSO gets green light to seek funds for more jail staff

Eastside’s Maggie Odle (7) dives back to first ahead of the throw to Twin Springs’ Bell McCoy (10) during the Cumberland District championship game Thursday in Coeburn.

Odle propels Lady Spartans to Cumberland tourney title
Willa Rogers, Dobyns-Bennett’s No. 1 singles player, eyes a return during her TSSAA Large Schools sectional match against Keileen Cullen of Knox Catholic on Tuesday in Kingsport. Rogers, a senior, rolled to a 6-2, 6-0 victory.

D-B girls crush Catholic to earn state berth

Prom 2019: Sullivan South High School
Dean Sparks and Kayla Sparks

Homemade flamethrower leads to arrest of Kingsport couple

Ballad Health: Losses have turned into operating gains

Prom 2019: Daniel Boone High School

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Body found in Holston River near Ridgefields

According to a news release from Thomas M. Patton, KPD public information officer, at around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, the KPD was alerted by a fisherman to the discovery of a body in a stretch of the Holston River adjacent to the Ridgefields subdivision of Kingsport.

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J. H. OSBORNE

Please don't forget the reasons for Decoration Day and Memorial Day

Decoration Day, around our region, has for generations referred to the day we place flowers on the graves of family and friends — usually at a specific cemetery and perhaps in conjunction with a church’s annual service to honor members who’ve passed. Memorial Day is a national holiday meant to honor veteran’s who died in service to our country.

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With an internship with Congressman Phil Roe and a successful Field Directorship for Senator Marsha Blackburn’s campaign on his resume, Chris Bulle is poised to bring a youthful, energetic approach to the BMA.
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Chris Bulle: Bringing a Fresh Perspective to the BMA

“We need to be explaining to the voters what we are doing, why we are doing it this way, and the benefits they will reap as a result of our actions on the BMA.” — Chris Bulle.

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Nickelsville Days is held annually on Memorial Day weekend. This photo from a previous festival shows the Strong Farm Hand competition.
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Scott County

Nickelsville Days to feature parade, tractor rally, music

If you’re looking for something to do on Memorial Day weekend, Nickelsville Days has you covered. Here is the complete schedule of activities.

Yesterday at 2:30 PM
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Jail Overcrowding

Sullivan sheriff: 'We're violating Constitutional rights'

Sullivan County Sheriff Jeff Cassidy said the number of inmates in the county’s jails will hit 1,000 this summer, those inmates don’t include simple marijuana offenders, it’s not his job to set bonds or release inmates, but it is his job to house inmates safely while also protecting the safety of his officers. 

Yesterday at 1:45 PM
Eastside Prom 2019 Twin Springs Prom 2019 ~ Hannah Fields and T.j. Taylor at Keith Memorial Park Holston Middle School Formal 2019 ~ My granddaughter, Evelyn Bodenhorn. She is a 8th grader Twin Springs Prom 2019 ~ Heidi Downes and Justin Reed. Heidi is an exchange student from Australia (so they're showing off the Australian and American flags)
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Prom 2019

Prom 2019: That's a Wrap

Well, folks, that's a wrap! Prom 2019 has been amazing. Thank you to everyone who has shared their beautiful photos with us. The response has been overwhelming ~ with more than 1,000 photos submitted ~ and we have loved sharing them with our readers.

Yesterday at 10:30 AM
Jeff Fleming
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Budget

Highlights of Kingsport's 2020 budget

The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020 requires two rounds of approval before it becomes official. Those votes are scheduled to take place on June 4 and June 18. If approved, the budget will go into effect July 1.

Yesterday at 8:48 AM
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Sports Live

Gate City soccer squads advance to M7 finals

The Gate City girls and boys soccer teams advanced to the finals of the Mountain 7 District tournament, the Lady Blue Devils winning 4-0 over Abingdon and boys taking a 4-1 victory over Union.

Yesterday at 1:38 AM
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Sports Live

Union stuns John Battle with four-run seventh

In Saturday night’s second semifinal, an electrical storm and rain forced an hour-and-a-half delay with two outs in the top of the first inning, Gate City batting against Abingdon. The top-seeded Falcons eventually went on to beat the Blue Devils 8-1.

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Sports Live

Ridgeview, bad weather collect Mountain 7 wins

Ridgeview and the weather were the big winners Saturday in the Mountain 7 District softball tournament semifinals at Battle Hill.

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J.I. Burton’s Lydia Blair-James swept the girls’ hurdles events Saturday during the Region 1D track and field championships in Coeburn. Blair-James, a junior, won the 100 hurdles with a time of 16.59 and took the 300 hurdles in 49.17.
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Lady Rebels, Cavaliers rule Region 1D track and field

After not having an ideal start to the day — finishing fourth in the high jump (4-8) and sixth in the triple jump (31-0.5) — J.I. Burton junior Lydia Blair-James successfully defended her 100-meter hurdles (16.59) and 300 hurdles (49.71) championships.

May 18, 2019 at 10:15 PM
Book Notes
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Blog

Book review: 'Everything, Everything' puts life in perspective

It’s funny how one short, simplistic book can change your perspective on life. I’m referring to “Everything, Everything,” the 2015 debut novel by young adult author Nicola Yoon. The book is what I like to refer to as a fast-paced beach read, but unlike many others of its kind, this one speaks a powerful message.

May 18, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Nik Williams (32) goes to the inside of Joey Trent (26) to make the winning pass in Friday night's Late Model Stock race at Kingsport Speedway.
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Williams wins third straight at Kingsport Speedway

Nik Williams raced to his third win in a row Friday night at Kingsport Speedway even after a couple of early incidents put him at the back of the field.

May 18, 2019 at 8:43 PM

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Sports Live

Region 1D Track & Field Championships

The VHSL Region 1D track and field championships took place on Saturday afternoon in Coeburn. Several area athletes showed their stuff and qualified for the Class 1 meet in two weeks in Elkton.

Updated May 18, 2019 at 7:15 PM
Friends enjoy a snack on Clinchfield Street's "BBQ Row Saturday afternoon. There was plenty to eat, as well as cold beer and wine to keep revelers hydrated Saturday during day two of the 12th annual Racks by the Tracks beer, wine and music festival, and BBQ competition.
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Racks by the Tracks

Crowds make Tracks for barbecue and brews

PHOTO GALLERY: With 25 BBQ competitors vying to top honors, there were a few attempts at unconventional flare. For example, last year's "best Ribs" champions were offering a "BBQ Sundae": beans, slaw and pulled pork in a sundae cup topped with sauce.

May 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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