‘Honest services’ opinion could affect Zach ScruggsFriday, June 25, 2010 @ 5:57AMOXFORD – Zach Scruggs’ attorneys are looking at Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision about “honest services” and how it could affect his future.
Russia suspends all adoptions to US families in wake of Tenn. mom's actionsThursday, April 15, 2010 @ 7:40AMMOSCOW (AP) — Russia suspended all adoptions to U.S. families on Thursday until the two countries can agree on procedures, the Foreign Ministry said, a week after an American woman sent her 7-year-old adopted son back to Russia on a plane by himself.
Commission to consider stadium name guidelines, traffic circlesThursday, April 15, 2010 @ 7:26AMJohnson City commissioners will keep the ball rolling tonight on several major projects, including consideration of funding for additional amenities for the new Science Hill High School football stadium, as well as the first round of public discussion regarding how to go about naming the stadium.
Dead man wins mayor's race in small Tennessee townThursday, April 15, 2010 @ 7:26AMTRACY CITY (AP) — A dead man has been elected mayor of Tracy City, Tenn. Carl Robin Geary died suddenly a few weeks ago. But he received 268 votes anyway in Tuesday's nonpartisan election, beating out incumbent Barbara Brock with 85 votes in the two-candidate race.
Man facing weapons chargeThursday, April 15, 2010 @ 7:25AMERWIN — An Erwin man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after being accused of illegally possessing a firearm. Larry Edward Carathers, 56, 1365 Rock Creek Road, was arrested Wednesday and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Man sentenced to 105 months for robbery attemptThursday, April 15, 2010 @ 7:10AMELIZABETHTON — A Roan Mountain man was sentenced to 105 months in jail following his conviction of attempting to rob the Hampton Pharmacy for drugs.
Knoxville Diocese investigating sex abuse allegations against former Kingsport priestThursday, April 15, 2010 @ 6:55AMKNOXVILLE (AP) — The Knoxville Diocese suspended a retired Roman Catholic priest and contacted police after a 44-year-old man told church officials on Wednesday that he was sexually abused as a boy more than 30 years ago.
Police reports: Community RecorderMonday, November 2, 2009 @ 9:40PMJerry Baker, 4517 Decoursey Ave., first degree wanton endangerment, reckless driving, operating on suspended or revoked operators license at 4303 Winston Ave., Oct. 20.
Dig into archaeology at the Snyder MuseumFriday, October 2, 2009 @ 11:36AMNineteen figurines like this one from the collection of Enterprise photographer Pilo Garza, as well as many pre-Columbian Mexican artifacts, will be on exhibit at the Snyder Museum during Archaeology Month.