JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — According to a news release, a Johnson City man was arrested on sexual exploitation charges Friday night. Per the release, a joint investigation between Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Johnson City Police Department, and the Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of Sean Venning (DOB 1/5/79). The news release stated that…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a news release, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has planned a visit to the U.S./Mexico border in Arizona on Sunday. Per the release, Senator Blackburn will be accompanying Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb and Cochise County Mark J. Dannels during the visit. Information contained in the release stated that Pinal County is located 60 miles…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 9 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,023. Those patients range in age from 25-years-old to 73-years-old. There are currently three Madison County residents hospitalized, with one of those patients on a ventilator. The health department also released…
This week’s Pet of the Week brought to you by Saving The Animals Together is Miss Adina. Adina came into STAT with her mom and siblings when she was only 3-days-old. She may have been the littlest puppy in her litter but that has never stopped her from getting all of the cuddles and treats. Adina loves to play with…
Saturday Forecast for March 20th: Happy first day of Spring! Clouds will move out later in the morning and temperatures warming up into the lower 60’s with sunshine in the afternoon. TODAY: A partly cloudy and cold start in the upper 30’s with clearing skies in the late morning, high around 63 in the afternoon. TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cold…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee arrived in Bolivar Friday afternoon to announce an estimated $8 million investment and 100 new jobs in the city. “This is a great company that invests their capital and their resources into creating jobs in rural Tennessee. I’m excited about that,” Gov. Bill Lee said. The investment comes from Choate Engineering Performance, a company…
MILAN, Tenn. — Residents in Gibson County had the opportunity to pick up food boxes Friday afternoon in Milan. The food giveaway was hosted at the Polk-Clark Enrichment Center in Milan. The food boxes each contain milk, bread, fruit and other items. Tammy Wade, a Milan city counselor and community advocate, says this is helping many residents. “I think it’s…
TRENTON, Tenn — It’s time to nominate this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Linda Webb didn’t start her career in education. She worked in a factory for most of her life. When her job moved locations, she was forced to quit. She wanted to do something more with her life so she…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local restaurant made a special menu to give back to the community. Blacksmith Restaurant in downtown Jackson is sporting their red this month. The restaurant partnered with the American Heart Association’s Women of Impact in an effort to give back to their community. Blacksmith operating partner Jared Page says this was the perfect way to do…
Friday Night Forecast for March 19th: Clouds will continue to move out tonight and the mostly clear skies will make for a chilly morning. We will drop into the upper 30s to start our weekend but highs should reach the 60s both days and expect plenty of sunshine. Rain showers will return by late Monday night and should stick around…
