Kingsport Times-News

1 day ago | timesnews.net | Anna Adams

ROGERSVILLE — The Rogersville Police Department responded to a call in reference to a man threatening to shoot his wife around 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, causing Rogersville City School to go into lockdown. According to the Rogersville police report, two officers were dispatched to a residence on Reid Terry Drive. Central dispatch said the male may attempt suicide by the police. The officers shut down Reid Terry Drive and had central dispatch tell the female to go to a nearby parking lot.

1 day ago | timesnews.net | Anna Adams

ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Humane Society is partnering with Claws and Paws 4 a Cause and Pressman’s Home Rescue to get the public's animals spayed and neutered May 15. Claws and Paws is located at 4102 Asheville Highway in Knoxville. Those who wish to have their animals spayed or neutered must sign up through the shelter and pay with cash or check. They may also text Tracy Moyes with PHR to pay through Venmo or Paypal at 928-710-2989.

1 day ago | timesnews.net | Rick Wagner

KINGSPORT — Kingsport public school system officials are wrangling with the 2025-26 budget, with a vote to come next month. The budget is to get a Board of Education vote May 13 and passage of that budget, as part of the overall city budget package, by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in June.

2 days ago | timesnews.net | Anna Adams

ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Budget Committee heard from a property assessment consultant about ratio studies for next year’s property reappraisals at Monday’s meeting. Property Assessment Consultant Gabe Looney from the UT County Technical Assistance Service explained what reappraisals were and what could be expected from the ratio studies, showing the commissioners a slide show. “There will be substantial increases in [property] value next year,” Looney said.

2 days ago | timesnews.net | Anna Adams

CHURCH HILL — Volunteer High School junior Mackenzie Goad won the nail care portion at the SkillsUSA State Championship for the second year in a row. The competition was from April 13-16 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Mackenzie had to demonstrate skills in both acrylics and gel, and take a knowledge test that included questions on nail diseases and proper application of acrylics.