Herald & Tribune

The Herald & Tribune is a newspaper that began its journey on August 26, 1869. The inaugural issue was published by Dr. C. Wheeler and Dr. M. S. Mahoney, who were the founding publishers. Today, this newspaper continues to serve the community in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

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Hurricane Helene leaves 'profound' impact on Washington County students

1 week ago | heraldandtribune.com | Brandon Paykamian

Samuel Casey, a 17-year-old rising senior at David Crockett High School, said his family's life just recently started to return to normalcy after losing their home from flooding when Hurricane Helene hit the region in September 2024. His family’s Helene story began with finding himself “trapped” in the county’s South Central area shortly after flooding left local bridges and roadways inaccessible.
Tennessee High holds off Crockett for 1-AA soccer title

1 week ago | heraldandtribune.com | Jeff Birchfield

The lightning held off long enough for a thunderous 3-2 victory by Tennessee High in Thursday’s District 1-AA soccer championship at David Crockett High School. The homestanding Pioneers (13-4-2) struck first with Diego Silva’s strong boot from the left side in the 25th minute. Silva barely missed on a second goal in the 33rd minute with a chance to extend the lead. Tennessee High (8-6-2) evened the score in the 38th minute when Ryan Fish scored off a deflection.
Ask the Editor: It’s all about local news

1 week ago | heraldandtribune.com | Marina Waters

Why did you open this newspaper today? Was it a story on A1 that caught your eye? Is it for a specific sports story or feature mentioning someone you know and have a connection to? Or are you a loyal subscriber, regularly browsing through our pages and website for a bit of it all? Either way, I have a hunch as to the overall reason you are reading this column, thumbing through (or clicking through) our articles and photos and coming back to our print or online editions. It’s all about local news.
Indians power past 'Blazers to qualify for regions

1 week ago | heraldandtribune.com | Brian Woodson

Girls just want to have fun. Evie Porter and the Dobyns-Bennett softball team certainly did on Tuesday evening, defeating Daniel Boone 8-3 in a District 1-4A tournament elimination game at Indian Highland Park. “We were excited. We were more like, ‘We want to win this game, but we want to have fun at the same time’,” said Porter, a freshman, who homered in the top of the second to put the Indians up to stay.
Carter County Committee seeks to clear up deed to Henderson Folsom House

1 week ago | heraldandtribune.com | John Thompson

ELIZABETHTON — The Building and Grounds Committee of the Carter County Commission took steps Tuesday evening to clear up the future status of one of the oldest houses in Elizabethton. By a unanimous vote the committee instructed Carter County Attorney Josh Hardin to get in contact with the three known heirs of the Henderson Folsom family to discuss their interest in the house at 824 E. Elk Ave.
Downtown Elizabethton welcomes back First Friday

1 week ago | heraldandtribune.com | John Thompson

ELIZABETHTON — First Friday returned to Downtown Elizabethton this past weekend with “Adventure Vibes”, bringing a welcome sight with it: groups of pedestrians walking on the sidewalks on Elk Avenue and shopping in the stores. Ever since the flooding of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, the nearby Broad Street Bridge has been closed for repairs. That caused a detour to the Elk Avenue Bridge and lots more traffic through the heart of downtown.
Fast-starting Daniel Boone holds off Dobyns-Bennett

2 weeks ago | heraldandtribune.com | Brian Woodson

KINGSPORT — A quick start and then hold on at the end. That prescription worked for Daniel Boone on Wednesday night as the Trailblazers defeated home-standing Dobyns-Bennett, 6-5, in the opening round of the District 1-4A tournament at J. Fred Johnson Stadium. "I have said it all year long, that is how this bunch has to play," Daniel Boone head coach Scott Hagy said.
A walk along the Tweetsie Trail in Spring

2 weeks ago | heraldandtribune.com | Cliff Hightower

The bridge over Interstate 26. Spring is showing along the Tweetsie Trail. During a pleasant Spring day last Sunday, people took to the trail, riding bicycles, running or walking. Along the path, plenty of flowers bloomed and green leafy branches shaded the trail. The trail, located in Johnson City, offered an incredible sight as the warmth of spring overtakes the cold of winter. The trail stretches from the edge of Johnson City into Carter County and Elizabethton.
Washington County Schools honors top 10 percent of graduating students

2 weeks ago | heraldandtribune.com | Brandon Paykamian

Washington County Schools held a banquet and reception at the James and Nellie Brinkley Center on Tuesday to celebrate its top ten percent of students graduating this year from Daniel Boone High School and David Crockett High School. Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the designation aims to recognize some of the district’s most highly-motivated students who “go the extra mile” to achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA. There were about 30 students from each school who received the designation and award.
JCPD arrests man for aggravated kidnapping

2 weeks ago | heraldandtribune.com | Tudn Usa |Katie Couric

The Johnson City Police Department arrested David Short, 25, of Johnson City for aggravated kidnapping. According to a press release, JCPD officers responded to a report of kidnapping at a residence on North Roan Street. The release states the investigation revealed Short took his child, of whom he does not have custody, from the home and was later found in Jonesborough. Short was taken into custody with the help of the Jonesborough Police Department on Tuesday.