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Sign Up Today My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout Sign Up Log In Dashboard Logout My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout Search Home News Sports Obituaries Living Local Events Promote Your Event Photo & Video Opinion Classifieds Subscribe E-Paper Task force seeks help in combating drug overdoses in Sullivan 13 hrs ago "Law enforcement cannot do this alone. We are asking that anyone with information that help our efforts in combating this problem contact the Drug Task Force Hotline at 423-323-8615 or 1-800-TBI-FIND. Callers can remain anonymous." — District Attorney General Barry Staubus, 2nd Judicial District. Health Care Times News Blog: Latest on local impact of COVID-19 STAFF Updated Aug 12, 2020 The Times News staff is working to provide the latest updates on schedule changes, local decisions and news related to COVID-19 (caused by the… Sports Experience could make Tribe girls one of area’s best By Douglas Fritz dfritz@johnsoncitypress.com 7 hrs ago Seniors. Thirteen of them. Dobyns-Bennett’s girls soccer team has one of the best ingredients for success: experience. Crime Task force seeks help in combating drug overdoses in Sullivan By J.H. OSBORNE josborne@ 13 hrs ago "Law enforcement cannot do this alone. We are asking that anyone with information that help our efforts in combating this problem contact the … Sports Pioneers’ Britton back from shoulder surgery, ready to take over under center By Tanner Cook tcook@ 14 hrs ago When Cade Larkins graduated earlier this year and packed his bags for East Tennessee State, the David Crockett football team was left wonderin… News Evelyn’s Kitchen Table serves up breakfast and lunch By HANK HAYES hhayes@ Aug 14, 2020 KINGSPORT — Evelyn’s Kitchen Table is a new restaurant serving breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday b… The Latest State Refugee issue to be heard by Washington County commissioners 1 hr ago Washington County commissioners are expected to vote Aug. 24 on a resolution telling Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee that the county does not want pol… Northeast Tennessee first to total mask mandate 1 hr ago JOHNSON CITY — When it comes to mask mandates, Northeast Tennessee has set an example as the first region in Tennessee to have 100% of its pop… FYI 1 hr ago Police Local Sports Calton takes hard-fought win in Showcase MMA 113 By Tanner Cook tcook@ 1 hr ago Brandon Calton’s second professional mixed martial arts victory in as many tries did not com… Sports D-B’s Odiorne dominated cross country, track and roads in 1990s By Tanner Cook tcook@ 4 hrs ago Kevin Odiorne, also an impressive runner in track and in road racing, was a three-time all-s… Business Home sales continue robust pace in July By HANK HAYES hhayes@ 6 hrs ago GRAY — Northeast Tennessee home sales increased 11% in July and the average sales price was … Sports Experience could make Tribe girls one of area’s best By Douglas Fritz dfritz@johnsoncitypress.com 7 hrs ago Seniors. Thirteen of them. Dobyns-Bennett’s girls soccer team has one of the best ingredient… Trending Now Local Events News Home sales continue robust pace in July Pioneer Finish offers springboard to growth COVID-19: NET daily cases dip below 70; far Southwest Virginia adds 28 cases Hawkins Police Blotter: Scammer told woman she faced federal arrest warrant United Way kicks off regional fundraising campaign Task force seeks help in combating drug overdoses in Sullivan Be an encourager More News Sports Calton takes hard-fought win in Showcase MMA 113 D-B’s Odiorne dominated cross country, track and roads in 1990s Leading off: Cardinals emerge from long layoff in Chicago Photo gallery: Tennessee High bests Central, Crockett NBA roundup: Injury to Jones puts damper on Heat’s win over Pacers Investigation of former Norton football coach ends with no charges Switching seasons ’going to be tough’ for teams in SAC More Sports Obituaries Sue D. Deal Sue D. Deal Sue D. Deal Griffin Jackson Rich Rev. Willie K. Neeley Sr. Marcelle P. Baker Rebecca Joan Light William Hubert Baker, Jr. JoAnn Porter Dingus Gary H. Birchfield Shelby Jean McKinney Major Arthur Dale Helton, Jr., U. S. Army, Retired More Obituaries Times News ePaper To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Columns Blogs DNA test produces several surprises including long lost cousins By JEFF BOBO jbobo@ Aug 14, 2020 As I was interviewing teachers on Tuesday at Mount Carmel Elementary about their virtual classrooms, Principal Amy Glass mentioned that there was a teacher who had stuffed monkeys seated at her students’ desks. Blogs The roots and friends of John B. Dennis By J.H. OSBORNE josborne@ Aug 2, 2020 John Bartlett Dennis, financier and founder of modern Kingsport, was born far from rural Northeast Tennessee. His Dennis ancestors hailed from Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. And many of his relatives are buried there. It brings me back to one of the things that first compelled me to beg… Blogs featured Can you name the woman astrophysicist behind GPS? By NED JILTON II njilton@ Jul 29, 2020 Several months ago I came across the Dr. Becky” YouTube channel. I enjoy her monthly Night Sky News” — which encouraged me to dust off my old telescope — and her enthusiastic and frequently humorous explanations of the goings on in the universe. Arts & Entertainment All things geek - Sitting at home with nothing to watch By MATTHEW LANE mlane@ Jul 26, 2020 Tiger King kept me satisfied for a weekend, I burned through the newest season of the Clone Wars and now I’m binging all 10 seasons of the Walking Dead almost on a dare. I need something new to watch. Blogs featured The landscaper and the banker, part II By J.H. OSBORNE josborne@ Jul 26, 2020 Part 2 of J.H. Osborne’s look back at Mr. and Mrs. John B. Dennis offers details of how the former Miss Lola Anderson came to be in Kingsport in the 1920s. Blogs featured Oh, to be Mr. & Mrs. John B. Dennis in 1940 J.H. OSBORNE Jul 19, 2020 Several of my longtime interests collide in the story of Mr. & Mrs. John B. Dennis. Two in particular: local history and ... Biltmore Estate. Arts & Entertainment centerpiece Missing Fun Fest? Relive memories with local author’s children’s book By HOLLY VIERS hviers@ Jul 17, 2020 Written in 2010, the book highlights some of the festival’s most beloved events and encourages families to talk about their own festival experiences. Local News featured Digging for family roots isn’t boring J.H. OSBORNE Jul 12, 2020 With the current situation” (I’ve sworn I’m not going to mention it in my column, because I hope to offer a break from the news”), Mom and I just aren’t getting to go, go, go like we’d normally be doing. That’s put a halt on some of our bucket list for this year, which included plans to vi… Photo & Video Photo gallery: Tennessee High bests Central, Crockett CHERYL GRAY cherylgrayphotography.com Photo gallery: Tennessee High bests Central, Crockett Photo gallery: Side street paving along Fairview MATTHEW LANE mlane@ Photo gallery:...