Benefits of testing your soil
By Sarah Ransom
UT/TSU Extension Office
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Everyone works hard to stretch their finances as far as they can go …
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JCHS culinary students meet US Senator Marsha Blackburn
Students from the Johnson County Culinary Arts program prepared and served a meal to Senator Blackburn and local county …
JCMS students principal and vice principal for the day
On Friday, January 17, Kevin Horner and Ariel Tester served as Principal and Assistant Principal at Johnson County Middle …
Shady Valley Elementary students recognized for leadership
Students from Shady Valley Elementary are recognized by the Johnson County Board of Education during the Thursday, December 12 …
UT Gardens January 2020 Plant of the Month: ‘Cayenne’ Silky Dogwood
Submitted by Jason Reeves
Res. horticulturist, University of Tennessee Gardens, Jackson
I was first introduced to “red-twig” dogwoods by an …
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
STAFF REPORT
Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law …
Gov. Lee announces GIVE Grant for TCAT Elizabethton
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn
– Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made his first visit to TCAT Elizabethton Friday (Jan. 3) to announce a …
Johnson County schools fight the flu
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Schools all over the country encourage parents to wash their child’s backpack before heading back …
Don’t abbreviate 2020 when signing documents
STAFF REPORT
The call to avoid abbreviating the year 2020 on legal documents has been making headlines for the past …
Heritage Hall celebrates 15 years ready for $50K in upgrades
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Heritage Hall Theatre is a staple in the Johnson County Community. Johnson County Schools host …
New VA Clinic on track for March opening
VA James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Chief Engineer Kevin Milliken, left, is joined by VA Assistant Director, Coleen …
Parsons seeks $750K for damages
Mountain City Mayor sues Johnson County, Johnson County Sheriff and others in federal court.
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer …
A Veterans Christmas
Submitted by Jenny Johnson Manuel
On Thursday, The Johnson County Senior Center honored its Veterans with lunch and a …
Shady Valley proud of its students of the week
Trevor McQueen, 1st grade Mrs Hodge’s class (December 9-13) Photo submitted
Trey James, Kindergarten Mrs. Hodge’s Class (December …
Johnson County 4-H students win speaking contest
Mountain City Elementary School 6th-grade students pose for a photo after taking part in the recent public speaking contest. …
Tennessee Department of Health names new Chief Medical Officer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tim Jones, MD has been named chief medical officer for the Tennessee Department of Health.
In this …
Telehealth in the 21st century
Submitted by AMAC
Telehealth has established its place in 21st century healthcare, but be careful how you use it, warns …
Jo. Co. Schools ace annual report card
Elementary and Federal Programs Supervisor Angie Wills discusses elementary school scores from the annual report card. Data shows that …
Johnson County FFA winners
Bethany McFadden, left, smiles after placing 1st in the recently held Watauga District (Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington …