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Motorcyclist clocked at 136 mph on Highway 11-W in Hawkins County
This photo was taken last night after the storm that passed through Kingsport. It is located on the road I live on, Alcoa Dr.
Lucas Oil Dirt Series $10,000-To-Win Race Saturday At Bulls Gap's Volunteer Speedway
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be in action at Volunteer Speedway over the Fourth of July holiday weekend for the $10,000-to-win Toyota Tundra 60 presented by Rusty Wallace Toyota of Morristown on ...
Well water may be source of local hepatitis A outbreak
Health officials say they may know the source of a recent hepatitis A outbreak in Hawkins County.
Wells likely source of hepatitis A outbreak in upper ET
Health officials investigating a hepatitis A outbreak in the Mooresburg area of Hawkins County near Cherokee Lake last month now have a likely source: private wells.
Sewage spill unrelated to hepatitis outbreak
While health officials are no closer to knowing what caused an outbreak of hepatitis A that sickened eight people in Hawkins County, they now know what didn't cause it.
State news of national interest
State environmental officials banned hauling, importing and selling untreated firewood in an attempt to stop the spread of various tree-killing insects.
Cause undetermined in hepatitis A outbreak in Hawkins County
No source yet determined for hepatitis A outbreak
A health department investigation has been unable so far to find a source of the hepatitis A outbreak that has infected at least eight people in the Mooresburg community of Hawkins County, near Cherokee Lake.
Vaccination scheduled for hepatitis outbreak
The Northeast Regional Health Office in Johnson City will offer free hepatitis A vaccines to residents in the Mooresburg community of Hawkins County following confirmation of seven cases of the virus in that ...
Hepatitis A vaccinations offered in Mooresburg May 28 & 29
The Northeast Regional Health Office reports seven cases of Hepatitis A have been confirmed in the Mooresburg community of Hawkins County and vaccinations will be offered to all residents of the area on ...
Renowned dirt-track driver Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tenn., charged from 24th starting position to win the 16th annual Show-Me 100 late Saturday night at West Plains Motor Speedway.
Surveillance leads to drug arrests
“It yielded a cache of information which ultimately led to six arrests and two vehicles seized”
Surveillance based on complaints of drug activity in the Big Lots parking lot on Park Boulevard led to the arrests of six people Friday night. via Rogersville Review
Six arrested in drug sting in Rogersville
“One of the women approached my detectives and began talking to them, and she basically told them she could get them anything they wanted (with regards to drugs)”
No one likes a pushy salesperson, but when two Hawkins County Sheriff's Office detectives were approached and offered a baggie of methamphetamine for $150 Friday night in a store parking lot, they couldn't ... via Times-News Online
Candidates qualify - Stidham will not seek re-election to Hawkins BOE
Voters in the second district will be electing a new school board member in August. via Rogersville Review
Man apprehended on assault charge - Alleged victim also arrested
“Miller was unable to provide evidence of Financial Responsibility when it was requested”
A traffic stop Saturday night led to the arrests of a man sought for domestic assault the previous night, and his alleged victim. via Rogersville Review
Domestic calls lead to meth lab discoveries in Hawkins
“One of the officers went to pick up his pants, and a bottle of tablets - we believe hydrocodone - fell out. There was also a crack pipe on the nightstand, so they asked Mr. Coffey if they could search the residence, and he gave permission.”
Narcotics officers with the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office seized two meth labs Tuesday, and although they are unrelated cases, both stemmed from separate domestic dispute investigations. via Times-News Online
New BOE members on agenda, replacement for county historian to be considered
“I appreciate the opportunity to have served the good people of Hawkins County in this capacity.”
The replacement of two county school board members and the selection of a new county historian will be on the agenda when the Hawkins County Commission meets later this month. via Rogersville Review
“With the technology of structural insulated panels, the energy used by the home is normally reduced by 50 to 70 percent”
Companies use advanced technology for Mooresburg home An advanced energy-saving home building technology has been utilized in the construction of a house in Mooresburg, according to Earl Burden of Oklahoma ... via Citizen Tribune
Kingsport child-rape suspect indicted in Hawkins County
“Apparently the judge didn't believe his reason for firing his attorney was valid”
A Kingsport man indicted Monday by the Hawkins County grand jury on one count of rape of a child remained lodged in the Hawkins County Jail Wednesday without bond. via Times-News Online
Officials: Wildfire under control
“It's been extremely dry. It doesn't take nothing to get a major fire started”
A wildfire in Mooresburg that began Sunday afternoon is expected to be extinguished by this afternoon, officials say. via Citizen Tribune