If you were planning a visit to Gray 5 million years ago, you would want to dress like you were headed to Atlanta, Georgia, but pack rain gear like you would for Tampa, Florida. That’s according to an estimate of the ancient climate of the Gray Fossil Site, part of the results of a new study…
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ELIZABETHTON — The cost of using the Carter County Landfill will be going up on March 1.
ATLANTA — His name is all over the baseball record book and, indeed, Hank Aaron could do it all.
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When legendary late Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda came to Johnson City on Nov. 7, 1992, Kingsport native Larry Smith was tasked wi…
Jasmine Sanders provided plenty of offense for the East Tennessee State women’s basketball team on a day when they were defensive-minded.
East Tennessee State men’s basketball coach Jason Shay likes to say defense travels. On Saturday, it looked pretty good at home.
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Northeast Tennessee counties reported 21 coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, the second …
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Jan. 25, 1872: The Herald and Tribune, a newspaper in Jonesborough, reported, “We hear many complaints, among our citizens, about the failure of springs and wells. Should this continue, water next summer will be an item.”
Jan. 24, 1889: The Comet reported, “Jumbo Hider (sic) is looking for the person who stole the borcelain (sic) eggs out of his hen’s nest last week. He offers a liberal reward for his arrest as he wants him to make hash for his bull dog (sic). A full description of the thief can be had by cal…
Jan. 23, 1890: The Comet reported on the arrest of the Bluff City postmaster. “F.E. Thomas, postmaster at Bluff City, was arrested Tuesday night for rifling the mails and lodged in jail at Bristol. A quantity of stolen money was found and identified. He secured about $400.”
Jan. 22, 1903: The Comet advised, “Where stores are lighted properly a stranger will always go. He shows prosperity, also that the owner has goods for inspection. It is a special invitation to call. Light up.”
