Blountville News

Toby Edward Douglas, 20, of the 500 block of state Route 75, has been charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse, and one count each of aggravated child neglect and aggravated child endangerment, according to court records filed in Sullivan County.

Gov. Bill Haslam's plan for writing the state's judicial selection system into the Tennessee Constitution survived a challenge Tuesday from a fellow Republican in the state House.

UPDATE 5:23: The missing teenager has been found. Drew Hinesley is with the family and will have more details tonight on News 5. The Pennsylvania couple reportedly stopped at the Fireworks Store at I-81 at exit 69 in Blountville.

To help residents with the new voter photo ID law in Tennessee - driver's license centers are opening the first Saturday of every month, only for those wanting to get a valid photo on their license or a photo ID card.

The Walk/Run Against Child Abuse will be held in Johnson City,TN on March 31,2012. Walker/Runner registration will begin at 8:30 am..the 5k Walk/Run will begin at 10:00 am.

The Tri-Cities Regional Airport is talking with a small carrier, which they're not disclosing, to add a scheduled service flight to and from Blountville and Nashville International Airport.

The state's top Republicans want to place a ballot measure before Tennessee voters to eliminate any constitutional questions about the current system for appointing judges.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett said Friday that the state has ordered 54,600 copies of the official guide to Tennessee government and history.

Glen Casada of Franklin was approved 73-17 on Thursday. The companion legislation passed the Senate last year, and Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville said he plans to bring it up at the beginning of the next General Assembly.The proposal must now be approved by a two-thirds vote in each chamber of the next Legislature before it's ... (more)

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. - A failed proposal to fine owners of noisy pooches in Sullivan County might prove to be a hard dog to keep under the porch.

House Speaker Beth Harwell is voicing opposition to efforts to water down Tennessee's open meetings laws and has called on a Republican colleague to drop a bill seeking to make changes to the current rules.

House Speaker Beth Harwell is voicing opposition to efforts to water down Tennessee's open meetings laws and has called on a Republican colleague to drop a bill seeking to make changes to the current rules.