‘The Boy From Oklahoma’ played at the Sevier Theatre in 1954

In 1954, I walked from the west side of Market Street to the Sevier Theatre on Spring Street (noted for its many springs along that area).

Only fools abdicate editorial judgment

The New York Times made a grave mistake last week when it announced it would no longer publish editorial cartoons in its international edition. The domestic version made the same error several years ago.

Today in Johnson City History: June 16

Do you know the face of poverty?

Behind deadline: Home projects suffer from worker shortage

Current estimates indicate there are about 300,000 unfilled jobs in the construction industry, and the industry is expected to need an additional 747,000 workers by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Letters: How would Jesus spend $175K?

In these Letters to the Forum, our readers share their thoughts on a Christian socialization spot, the fall of the Hall Tax and the Cadet Nurse Corps.

Meet Will Oliver, the director behind the Johnson City Community Theatre's "Blithe Spirit" production

At just 26 years old, the Johnson City Community Theatre’s Will Oliver already has more than a decade of experience in theater, and he’s not stopping anytime soon.

'Homework gap' shows millions of students lack home internet

HARTFORD, Conn. — With no computer or internet at home, Raegan Byrd’s homework assignments present a nightly challenge: How much can she get done using just her smartphone?

One hundred and seven years later the Johnson City Community Theatre is going strong, but needs more support

It isn’t easy to be the state of Tennessee’s longest-running community theater.

Best Shot

You, too, can take your best shot on a digital camera and send it to the Johnson City Press. The best of the best will be published in upcoming editions and in our online photo galleries here on JohnsonCityPress.com.

Enoch breaks even in third round at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — A day after making the blistering charge to survive the U.S. Open cut, former East Tennessee State golfer Rhys Enoch carded an even-par 71 in Saturday’s third round action from Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Dozens of daredevils to take part in state skydiving record attempt

If you’re in Greeneville next weekend, you might mistakenly think you’ve been sucked into that bizarre 80s music video for The Weather Girls, because it’ll be raining men (and women).

Quest takes aim at teaching core values to kids

Playing at the highest level of college football, Craig Koehler’s calling in life hadn’t penetrated his heart.

ELIZABETHTON — Ava Kellerman will be moving on to T.A. Dugger Jr. High School, but she has fond memories of her time at East Side Elementary School.

Covered Bridge Celebration completes another year

ELIZABETHTON — The 53rd Covered Bridge Celebration came to a close last night with a blaze of fireworks. This year’s festival had beautiful weather and an assist in bringing folks downtown on Friday with the new Evenings on Elk.