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TBI: Man Charged After Shooting, Injuring Johnson County Deputy in April

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TBI: Man Charged After Shooting, Injuring Johnson County Deputy in April

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MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A North Carolina man has been charged after authorities said he shot and injured a deputy after a pursuit in Johnson County last month. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) announced Friday that agents obtained warrants charging Joey Allen Ponce, 34, with attempted murder and other charges. On April 22, Johnson County deputies spotted a vehicle that was the subject of a Be On The Lookout (BOLO) out of Watauga…See the Story

Mountain City man pleads guilty to murder of father

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Mountain City man pleads guilty to murder of father

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A scheduled May case update turned into a plea deal, conviction and sentencing of a Mountain City man for murder.See the Story

T-Ball night in Mountain City

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T-Ball night in Mountain City

The Johnson County Little League's T-Ball teams took the field on Monday, June 2, to try their hands at coach pitch. The exhibitions were one inning each with the youngsters swinging bats just as big as they are Read Article

Northeast Correctional officer arrested for soliciting 9-year-old on Snapchat

A former officer at Northeast Correctional just outside of Mountain City is now facing felony sexual exploitation of a minor charges in western Tennessee.Snapchat · Mountain City Read Article

State corrections officer arrested in child exploitation investigation - SuperTalk 92.9

A state corrections officer from Roan Mountain is facing charges in a child exploitation investigation....Mountain City · Mountain City Read Article

Former corrections officer arrested for aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) – In February, TBI agents joined Weakley County detectives in investigating a report of a 9-year-old sending child sex abuse material to an adult male via Snapchat. During the course of the investigation, Hunter Chase Ellison was identified as the Snapchat account user. Agents obtained warrants for Ellison, charging him with Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Solicitation of a Minor by Electroni…Mountain City · Mountain City Read Article

Passion, paint and a plot of land

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MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. — The Johnson County Center for the Arts will feature a Garden Tour on Saturday, June 28, as a fundraiser to promote and support fine arts programs and opportunities locally. The Garden Tour will highlight the native…Mountain City · Mountain City Read Article

Surprises for Mom on Mother's Day

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As we pulled into the parking lot at Mountain City Presbyterian Church, Sammie gasped in surprise, "That man looks like Gabe!" Then, "And that's their car!" Then in excitement and through tears of joy, "It IS Gabe. There's Stacia!"Mother's Day · Mountain City Read Article

Johnson County leaders honor Butler museum's 25 years

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MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Museum of Butler was honored by county leaders ahead of its 25th anniversary celebration. Known as "the town that wouldn't drown," the Town of Butler was relocated to higher ground before the Tennessee Valley Authority intentionally flooded the original town during the creation of Watauga Lake. The Museum of Butler, which opened in 2000, showcases the town's unique history. The Johnson County Commission recently…Mountain City · Mountain City Read Article

Sunflower Festival moving to Johnson County High School

After several weeks of debate over proposed street-closure fees the Town of Mountain City, the town's largest festival is moving out of town jurisdiction.Mountain City · Mountain City Read Article

Letter to the Editor: Sleepless In Mountain City — the Bitcoin Mine

An Open Letter to the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Alderman of Mountain City,Mountain City · Mountain City Read Article

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