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Hawkins County · Hawkins CountyROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Hawkins County woman is facing 26 counts of animal cruelty and one count of aggravated animal cruelty after a deputy says he found her animals in deplorable conditions. Deputy Michael Davis says on Aug. 24 he was called to the 100 block of Obrien Lane in Rogersville in reference to an animal complaint. He says the owner of the animals, 49-year-old Aidan Reichert, was already in jail on an unrelated resisting arrest…See the Story
Dozens of animals surrendered in Hawkins County after welfare check
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Plane Crash · Hawkins CountyMeet The Wives And Girlfriends Of NASCAR’S Top Drivers (1:16) The racing world lost a great one over the weekend, when legendary dirt track racer Scott Bloomquist was killed in a plane crash.Bloomquist, 60, died in a plane crash at his family's farm in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He reportedly died in a single-plane accident on Friday morning.Tributes for Bloomquist poured in across the racing world, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart, amon…See the Story
Jimmie Johnson Saddened By Death Of Legendary Driver
Mooresburg · MooresburgReddick Reflects on Scott Bloomquist’s Passing: In the wake of Scott Bloomquist’s passing, Tyler Reddick has emerged to reflect on the profound bond they shared, a connection that extended far beyond the racetrack. Reddick highlights how Bloomquist’s mentorship shaped his racing technique and his approach to life’s challenges, instilling a sense of resilience and integrity that Reddick carries with him. As he navigates this personal loss, Reddic…See the Story
Reddick Reflects on Scott Bloomquist’s Passing: His Deep Bond with the Late Dirt Racing Legend
Hawkins County · Hawkins CountyHAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Members of the racing world have expressed their condolences and shared memories honoring racing legend Scott Bloomquist. Award-winning dirt track race car driver and hall of famer Bloomquist died during a plane crash on Friday in Mooresburg, Tennessee. Dirt Late Model and stock car racing driver Bobby Pierce said Bloomquist was one of his heroes.
Race car driver Scott Bloomquist dead after plane crash in Hawk…See the Story
'We are devastated:' Racing world reacts to death of Scott Bloomquist
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Hawkins County · Hawkins CountyGREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Shortly before Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation allowing teachers who meet certain qualifications to carry a firearm at school, News Channel 11 spoke to South Greene Middle School teacher Joshua Arrowwood who is in favor of the law.
Some Tenn. teachers ready to carry firearms if legislation passes "I am because if something happened, you know, and we all hope nothing does happen, but if something were to hap…See the Story
Educators weigh in on law allowing teachers to carry firearms
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Rogersville · RogersvilleROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reports that three people were injured on Saturday evening in a crash on Highway 66 near Cherokee High School. According to a crash report from the THP, a Nissan was traveling south on Highway 70 at around 6:23 p.m. At the intersection of Highway 66 and Highway 70, the Nissan reportedly failed to yield the right of way to a Dodge traveling north on Highway 66. The Nissan struck the…See the Story
THP: Crash leaves three injured in Hawkins County
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Church Hill · Church HillThis story will be updated. Maine State Police troopers on Tuesday afternoon closed Route 3 near the Augusta city line for an incident in the area. The state police Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team were called to the scene, which was on the Vassalboro side of Church Hill, Shannon Moss, spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety said. No additional information was immediately available. Route 3 runs from Augusta to Belfast be…See the Story
Police close Route 3 near Augusta for incident
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Church Hill · Church HillCHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) — An oversized load that was supposed to arrive at Eastman Chemical Company earlier this week is currently stopped in Hawkins County but is expected to be on the move again soon. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the oversized load is currently parked along State Route 346, also known as Central Avenue and Carters Valley Road. A TDOT spokesperson wasn't sure why the transport stopped but …See the Story
Oversized load stopped in Hawkins County is expected to roll again Friday night
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