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Trout Days, on Sept. 25-27, is a catch-and-release, single-hook tournament where fishing participants use artificial lur...
09/24/2026

Trout Days, on Sept. 25-27, is a catch-and-release, single-hook tournament where fishing participants use artificial lures with no bait.

Trout Days is this weekend Sept 25-27 in Damascus, VA. Participants can register and fish for cash and prizes in this catch-and-release event. Fishing will start Friday evening and go until Sunday with prizes awarded at 12:30 p.m.

The historic convention returns Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2–3, to Heritage Hall Square in downtown Mountain City, Tennes...
09/23/2026

The historic convention returns Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2–3, to Heritage Hall Square in downtown Mountain City, Tennessee, for two days of old-time and bluegrass music, spirited competition, food, fellowship, and family-friendly entertainment.

The historic convention returns Friday and Saturday, October 2–3, 2026, to Heritage Hall Square in downtown Mountain City, Tennessee, for two days of old-time and bluegrass music, spirited competition, food, fellowship, and family-friendly entertainment.

The foundational first three words of the Preamble to the Constitution – “We the People” – affirm that our government is...
09/23/2026

The foundational first three words of the Preamble to the Constitution – “We the People” – affirm that our government is founded with our input and participation in mind," LWV volunteer Dave Vollrath said from his table at the Johnson County Public Library. "It is a reminder how critical it is that each of us registers to vote, goes to the polls and encourage others to do the same."

In the United States, September 17 is commemorated as Constitution Day, honoring the signing of the U.S. Constitution on that day in 1787. It is also celebrated as Citizenship Day when we recognize our right to vote and responsibilities as citizens. The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Northeast Tenn...

"With this grant through the Selfless Sportsman Association, and local donations, we'll be able to provide deer meat to ...
09/23/2026

"With this grant through the Selfless Sportsman Association, and local donations, we'll be able to provide deer meat to families, hopefully through the winter. We'll mostly distribute it to them when they come in for their monthly visit."

"With this grant through the Selfless Sportsman Association, and local donations, we'll be able to provide deer meat to families, hopefully through the winter," McElyea said. "We'll mostly distribute it to them when they come in for their monthly visit."

The team of volunteers and supporters will gather supplies and create visible signage so people know where the warming c...
09/22/2026

The team of volunteers and supporters will gather supplies and create visible signage so people know where the warming center will be when the time comes.

This year's focus is about planning ahead as much as possible to avoid last minute logistical emergencies by having advanced weather awareness. It will take a community of partners working together to keep people safe during severe cold weather and power outages when backup heat is not available for...

Congrats to Queen Breann Infinger!
09/22/2026

Congrats to Queen Breann Infinger!

"It's very nice, me and my mom made a deal," Infinger said. "I told her if I win, I can get a new piercing."

Before the evening's Homecoming events, the ladies of Johnson County High School got their chance to play in McEwen Stad...
09/22/2026

Before the evening's Homecoming events, the ladies of Johnson County High School got their chance to play in McEwen Stadium. Check out our photo gallery from that game.

In the end, the upperclassmen, wearing teal, took bragging right with a 16-0 flag football win over the underclassmen, wearing magenta.

"I believed there was a strong chance that the best result we would get after a lengthy jury trial would be something ak...
09/22/2026

"I believed there was a strong chance that the best result we would get after a lengthy jury trial would be something akin to what the plea resolution amounted to, and I opted to save taxpayer expense by agreeing to this reduction."

In March 2025, Henley was charged with two counts of identity theft, two counts of financial exploitation of the elderly or volunteer person, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver, two counts of possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with inte...

Volleyball got the season sweep over their local rivals.
09/21/2026

Volleyball got the season sweep over their local rivals.

Johnson County completed a season sweep of Hampton on Monday in Mountain City with a 3-1 victory. Twenty-four hours later, the Longhorns failed to complete a season sweep of Unicoi County.

“The players persevered and they fought and they hung in there,” Head Coach Tyler Trusler said. “They just kept hacking ...
09/21/2026

“The players persevered and they fought and they hung in there,” Head Coach Tyler Trusler said. “They just kept hacking away at it. I kind of think that one helped us grow up a little bit.”

Brayden Dickens rushed 21 times for 163 yards and two touchdowns and the Longhorns celebrated homecoming by overcoming a lackluster first half to defeat Claiborne, 28-19, Friday night.

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