Madi Codispoti

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Reporter at WJHL-TV (Johnson City, TN)

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Bristol, Tenn. City Council rescinds Tod Houston Field agreement

3 days ago | wjhl.com | Slater Teague |Madi Codispoti

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Tennessee City Council voted Tuesday night to rescind — at least for now — a proposed agreement between the city, school system, and Boyd Sports for the operation of a new baseball stadium at Tod Houston Field. The agreement was rescinded after the school board informed the council that it would not sign it until an agreement was reached regarding its use of a second facility.
Local funeral home installs ‘wind phone’ to communicate with passed loved ones

5 days ago | wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – What looks like an out-of-place phone booth at Monte Vista Funeral Home is actually a sign of healing. The phone booth serves as a “wind phone” for guests to connect with loved ones who have passed on. “They can come here, have that conversation in private, with no judgment,” Location Director Anthony Harris said.
Gray Fossil Site celebrates 25-year anniversary

1 week ago | wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti

GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – What started as a small discovery in 2000 is now a popular attraction in the Tri-Cities. 25 years after that discovery, the Gray Fossil Site continues to evolve, with new discoveries every day. On Saturday, the Fossil Site kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration, a milestone many couldn’t believe had already arrived. “Most people are like, ‘No way, I can’t believe it’s been 25 years since that time,'” said Executive Director Blaine Shubert.
Mountain City church raises $600,000 towards rebuild process

1 week ago | wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Located just off Highway 421 in Mountain City, Antioch Baptist Church had stood strong since its construction in 1942 until it was washed away in September during Hurricane Helene. “The rain stopped and me and my wife had come to town and seen some of the damage,” said Pastor Mike Fenner. “But [we] hadn’t come up to the church. So I got a text from a lady, a friend of ours, who said, ‘Sorry about the church.’ And we didn’t know what she was talking about.
Kingsport officials address Rural King fee

1 week ago | wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Rural King customers in the Model City have voiced their concerns regarding the store’s 1% “Economic Development Fee” on top of the retail price. Kingsport Economic Development Director Steven Bower said store owners were transparent about the fee. “The fee was brought to our attention right before they opened the store,” Bower said. “They let us know they were going to implement it.”Kingsport resident December Taylor said the signs posted were not easily seen.
Kingsport officials address Rural King fee

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Madi Codispoti

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Rural King customers in the Model City have voiced their concerns regarding the store’s 1% “Economic Development Fee” on top of the retail price. Kingsport Economic Development Director Steven Bower said store owners were transparent about the fee. “The fee was brought to our attention right before they opened the store,” Bower said.
Sullivan County remembers fallen soldiers at Memorial Day event

1 week ago | wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – For decades, thousands of Americans have fought to protect our nation’s freedom, but not all made it home. “It’s not about us veterans who are home,” said Todd McKinley, an Army veteran and member of the Sullivan County school board. “This is for those who didn’t make it home.”In Sullivan County, dozens gathered on Monday to honor those lost during military service. McKinley said he was touched by the crowd.
Roan Mountain State Park prepares for summer season despite Hurricane Damage

2 weeks ago | wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL)—Many state parks are beginning to open for the season, welcoming the public back onto their trails. However, Roan Mountain State Park faces a new set of challenges this season. In September, Hurricane Helene hit the park, causing devastation that led to closures throughout the park. “One of the biggest things is the bridge here in the campground,” Park Director Monica Johnson said. “Going up to our upper areas, it’s pretty much washed completely out.
With penny blank supplier in Greene Co., leaders respond to treasury halt

2 weeks ago | wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti

GREENE CO., Tenn. (WJHL) – Most people can find a penny or two lying around. But by early 2026, the one-cent coin will no longer be produced. On Thursday morning, the United States Treasury Department announced its plans to stop manufacturing the penny. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump called on the department to stop the coin production due to rising costs. Tennessee State Representative David Hawk, who represents Greene County, said he has always been against the decision.
May declared as ALS Awareness Month in Kingsport

2 weeks ago | wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—At Tuesday’s meeting, the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen presented a proclamation declaring May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in the city. Ron Codispoti, whose father passed away from ALS in January of 2024, received an email from the ALS Association regarding the awareness month. “There was an email that we had gotten that reached out to multiple people in the ALS community,” he said.

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