Great American Eclipse draws tourists to path of totality
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Where’s the best place to watch next year’s eclipse? If you’re thinking the grand open spaces of Wyoming, you have plenty of company.
View ArticleAutopsy begins to determine Prince cause of death
MINNEAPOLIS — An autopsy began Friday to determine what caused the death of the iconic musician Prince, though officials said it could take days or even weeks before results are publicly released.
View ArticleFormer guard at East Tennessee youth detention facility faces sex, misconduct...
DANDRIDGE — A former guard at an East Tennessee juvenile detention facility is facing charges including statutory rape and official misconduct.
View ArticleJohnson City adds water refill stations
Johnson City is adding three additional tap water stations at several parks this year in a joint effort with the Tennessee Clean Water Network to promote improved health, decreased use of store-bought...
View Article1st grade teacher accused of affair with NE Tennessee high school student
ROGERSVILLE — A 46-year-old Hawkins County woman was arrested Friday morning on a sealed Hawkins County Grand jury indictment which accused her of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male...
View ArticlePolice seize 30 pounds of marijuana, guns, $20K in cash from Kingsport residence
KINGSPORT — Police seized approximately 30 pounds of marijuana, $20,000 and two guns after executing a search warrant at a Kingsport home, according to a press release.
View ArticleFive Out & About Things to Do
1. Two Nashville-based bands will play at The Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St. this weekend: Americana duo Wisewater (Kate Lee & Forrest O’Connor), tonight at 10; and bluesy Jerry Oliver,...
View ArticleETSU Bluegrass with Bobby Osborne at Paramount
Longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry Bobby Osborne will be this year’s guest of honor at the 13th annual Celebration of ETSU Bluegrass, Old Time, Celtic, and Country Music at the Paramount Center for...
View ArticleCourtney Cole at Northeast State
Northeast State and Country Music Television will present rising talent Courtney Cole in concert tonight to raise awareness of educational opportunities for U.S. veterans in Northeast Tennessee.
View ArticleMilligan Jazz Ensemble with Dr. Will Campbell
MILLIGAN COLLEGE — The Milligan College Jazz Ensemble’s spring concert will feature Dr. Will Campbell, who toured internationally as a member of the Harry Connick Jr. Orchestra, and has played with...
View ArticleShelley Elizabeth Saylor
JONESBOROUGH — Ms. Shelley Elizabeth Saylor, age 40, Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center.
View ArticleMaurice Hoyle Kyker
LIMESTONE - Maurice Hoyle Kyker, age 77, of Limestone, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.
View ArticlePatsy Irene Pritchard Rash
ELIZABETHTON — Patsy Irene Pritchard Rash, age 67, of the Central Community of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
View ArticleWashington County & Johnson City Animal Shelter, April 21 - VIDEO
Another beautiful day at the Shelter, the kind of day that people love to be outside... maybe walking a dog?
View ArticleJCP Week in Review, April 22 - VIDEO
Police have identified the two people killed Monday afternoon in what was initially thought to be a murder-suicide in central Johnson City.
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Cheech, Chong and Bond
You never know what’s going to arrive in the mail at the Johnson City Press.
View ArticleDear Abby: My in-laws demand way too much
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Ed,” and I are in our 40s. We both work, and Ed often puts in more than 60 hours a week. My in-laws, in their 60s, are both in good health, retired and well-off financially....
View ArticleEducation Department: TNReady test won't be rescheduled again this year
The Tennessee Department of Education announced to districts Friday it won't reschedule the TNReady testing window again this year and for those districts that don't receive tests on time, will provide...
View ArticleJohnson City vehicular homicide plea hearing reset
A vehicular homicide case set for plea Friday was rescheduled to allow the victim’s family an opportunity to attend the hearing.
View ArticleBetty L. Groves
LIMESTONE — Mrs. Betty Lou Groves, age 74, Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center.
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