ROGERSVILLE — Wanda Knox Jones, age 79, of Rogersville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019, in the comfort of her home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) announced that he will send staff members to hold office hours in Sneedville on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Hancock Co. Courthouse, from 9 – 11 a.m., and on
EIDSON — A photo of an man allegedly pointing a gun at his wife’s head that was sent by the mother to her son last Friday resulted in a manhunt in the Little Pumpkin Valley and Clinch Valley communities.
EIDSON — A resident of Church Road, in the Eidson community, ended up behind bars last week on multiple charges after he allegedly sped away from a Hawkins Co. Sheriff’s Deputy who was attempting to stop him for a traffic violation.
ROGERSVILLE — On August 15, the Hawkins Co. Athletic Committee held a special meeting called by BOE member Chris Christian to discuss the needs of area high schools and ways that the Athletic Committee can help to meet them. Numerous coaches from both Cherokee and Volunteer High Schools were…
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I want to say a heartfelt public THANK YOU to President Donald Trump and — if you can believe I am writing this — to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
KNOXVILLE — The East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is now accepting applications for funding from the Laura J. Kress Angel Tree Fund of East Tennessee Foundation.
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ROGERSVILLE — On August 13, 2019, eight local veterans who make their homes at Rogersville’s Signature Assistive Living Center were presented with handmade quilts from Quilts of Valor, whose mission is to “cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts o…
GOSHEN VALLEY — Noah Ferguson is sho’ nuff enjoying some of Miss Helen Skelton’s biscuits and gravy at a recent Country Breakfast at Goshen Valley Vol. Fire Department! Readers are reminded that the next Breakfast will be held on Sat., Sept. 14, from 7 until 10 a.m. No matter if you just wan…
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SNEEDVILLE — The Shepherd’s Corner is found doing ministry month after month outside the walls of the thrift store located on Jail Street in Sneedville.
ROGERSVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will be the keynote speaker for the Hawkins Co. Republican Party’s 2019 Lincoln Day Dinner.
ROGERSVILLE — A record number of riders descended on Rogersville on Saturday, August 17, for the ninth annual “Ride Like Hale” bicycle ride to benefit the Chip Hale Center.
BULLS GAP — A Bulls Gap man who is allegedly a major methamphetamine distributor in Greene and Hawkins counties was charged early Tuesday with possession of more than 2.3 pounds of the highly addictive drug.
ROGERSVILLE — Horace E. Saunders, Jr., age 91 of Rogersville, passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his residence.
The 2019 Vacation Bible School at House Chapel Church, on Bear Hollow Road, was a huge success. Pictured are Neal Drinnon, Pastor, along with teachers and students who enjoyed the event.
ROGERSVILLE — Rogersville’s American Legion Post #21 is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary later this month.
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MORRISTOWN — The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting sobriety roadside safety checkpoint on August 30, 2019 at SR 160, near SR 113 (Springvale Road) in Hamblen County.
ROGERSVILLE — While revivals have become a frequently used term for most every church in our region, they are normally defined as a 3-5 day meeting that affects the members of a single church.
SURGOINSVILLE — Looking for good, all-family fun on the upcoming Labor Day weekend but don’t want to spend half a day driving to get there, or an arm and a leg on admission tickets once you arrive? Then mark the 2019 Riverfront Festival and Block Party on your calendar.
JOHNSON CITY — Ballad Health last week announced quality, investment and financial results from its first full fiscal year of operation as a combined system.
CHURCH HILL — Janie E. Hickman, age 63, of Church Hill, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at her residence.
EIDSON — Thomas Jefferson (T.J.) Horton, age 79, of Eidson, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, in Rogersville, TN.
CHURCH HILL — What started as a chase that began following a deputy's observance of a suspected drug deal ended a short time later when the fleeing suspect crashed into at least three vehicles before coming to a stop in the Garden Center at Lowe's in Kingsport.
ROGERSVILLE — Local pastors involved in the East Tennessee Awakening and Voice of Hope Ministry are inviting all people of faith to come to Rogersville Town Square on Friday, August 23, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., to pray.
ROGERSVILLE — The Tennessee Valley Energy Democracy Tour is coming to Rogersville on Monday, August 26, at the Shepherd’s Center, from 6 to 8 p.m.
KINGSPORT — A motorcycle run for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport (which includes a branch in Hawkins County) will be held this Saturday, Aug. 24.
ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins Co. Health Council will meet Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, from noon until 1 p.m., in the conference room of the Health Department at 201 Park Blvd., Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE — Local pastors involved in the East Tennessee Awakening and Voice of Hope Ministry are inviting all people of faith to come to Rogersville Town Square on Friday, August 23, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., to pray.
MORRISTOWN — An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tenn. Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the indictment of John Baskette, the current trustee of Hamblen County.
DUNCAN, South Carolina — Ralph Harlan Shanks passed peacefully at his daughter’s home in Duncan, SC, at the age of 92 on August 16, 2019.
WHITESBURG — Charles Edward Lamb, age 68, of Whitesburg, took his final flight to be with the Lord and his loving family on Thursday, August 15, 2019.
J.P. Doodles
Some of the Democrat presidential candidates wasted no time in blaming the mass shooting at the Walmart in El Paso on President Trump.
SURGOINSVILLE — Two citizens from Surgoinsville’s Palmer Court area angrily told members of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen their frustration with new parking restrictions on the street.
SNEEDVILLE — Hancock Co. Sheriff Brad Brewer said at Monday night’s meeting of the County Commission that the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association is in the process of working with the state to remove from local sheriffs’ offices the responsibility for transporting “non-combative” patients to men…
SNEEDVILLE — With all but one of its members present, the Hancock Co. Commission on Monday evening voted to contribute $100 each, once per year, from their county paychecks, to the Hope For Hancock cancer fund.
SNEEDVILLE — An annual inventory list of county roads maintained by the Hancock Co. Road Superintendent was approved Monday evening by the Hancock Co. Commission.
ROGERSVILLE — Local nonprofit organization Somebody Loves Me, Inc., will host a clothing giveaway from September 19 through 21 at the organization’s Rogersville warehouse, which is located at 113 Highway 70.
SNEEDVILLE — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe announced last week that that USDA is investing $135 million in 49 projects to improve rural water infrastructure in 24 states.
SNEEDVILLE — The Hancock Co. Health Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, from noon until 1 p.m., at the Health Department, located at 178 Willow Street, in Sneedville.
SNEEDVILLE — A new non-profit and volunteer-run organization is taking root in downtown Sneedville. Hancock Co. Children’s Outreach is the brainchild of Dianne Bartlett, and, as their name suggests, the focus of the organization is on meeting the needs of underprivileged children in the county.
GRAY — One of country music’s rising young stars, Morgan Wallen, will be the featured entertainer at the Appalachian Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Who won “Best of the Best / Readers Choice Awards” in Hawkins County”? Check out the special section inside the Weekend Edition (Aug. 17/18) to find out!
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