News
Couple pleads not guilty killing, abusing adopted children
KINGSTON (AP) — A Tennessee couple pleaded not guilty Monday to dozens of charges including murder and abuse involving children they had adopted. Michael Gray ...
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Unaka High School held mock election on Tuesday
A mock election was held for students at Unaka High School on Tuesday. The event allowed students to cast their ...
Meet your candidates for Municipal Judge… Five questions with Jason Holly
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com On Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020, Elizabethton citizens will be making a ...
Meet your candidates for Municipal Judge… Five questions with Teresa Murray-Smith
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Elizabethton citizens will be making a ...
Boots Off Hostel & Campground to hold first Halloween costume party
Safeness and spookiness go hand-in-hand this Halloween. This year, the first annual Boots Off Halloween Costume Party will ...
Local news
A Life Lived: Earl Ellis, Jr., an old soldier who never gave up, but just faded away
Gen. Douglas MacArthur is credited with the saying: “Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.” Perhaps, that was true with Earl Ellis, Jr., who ...
by Rozella Hardin.
Professional sports
Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive
BY STEPHEN HAWKINS AP BASEBALL WRITER ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — No large dogpile, no champagne and a mask on nearly every face — the Los ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:24 pm
College
No. 9 Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game; Chryst tests positive
BY STEVE MEGAREE AP SPORTS WRITER No. 9 Wisconsin has canceled its game at Nebraska on Saturday and paused all team activities for at least ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:15 pm
News
Tennessee sets new record for early, mail voting turnout
NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee officials say the state has broken its record for early and absentee voting combined three days before early voting ends for ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:12 pm
News
Heightened unrest in Philadelphia after Black man’s killing
By CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A tense Philadelphia braced for more demonstrations Wednesday over the police killing of a Black man following ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 11:48 am
News
School bus driver, 7-year-old girl killed in Tennessee crash
DECATUR (AP) — A school bus driver was killed along with a 7-year-old girl after a utility vehicle swerved into their lane. The bus, carrying ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 11:05 am
Happy Valley
An underdog story… Warriors look to upset South Greene in a late-season contest
BY NIC MILLER STAR CORRESPONDENT HAPPY VALLEY – With the regular-season football season drawing to a close, it has seemed as things have been going ...
by Nic Miller, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:24 pm
Elizabethton
Looking to keep the streak going… Cyclones have opportunity for second straight 10-0 regular-season against Cougars
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com Friday night will be a special time at Citizens Bank Stadium as the Elizabethton Cyclones will be celebrating ...
by Ivan Sanders, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:21 pm
Cloudland
Playoff practice… Highlanders look to finish the regular season strong
BY AUSTIN ALEXANDER STAR CORRESPONDENT ROAN MOUNTAIN- In what’s been the most unprecedented and unpredictable high school football season likely ever, the Cloudland Highlanders have ...
by Austin Alexander, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:15 pm
Editorials
Domestic violence awareness is critical during pandemic
As the month of October winds down, we are reminded that it is not only the month of spooks and goblins, but it is Domestic ...
by Our View, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 3:35 pm
Hampton
‘Dogs looking to close regular-season with a bird hunt… Hampton looks to jump Eagles to finish on a high note
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com After an impressive win last week on the road to Class 5A school Volunteer, the Hampton Bulldogs are ...
by Ivan Sanders, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 2:41 pm
Local news
Tennessee’s Unified Command Planning COVID-19 testing event in Johnson County
NASHVILLE — Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group will open a drive through COVID-19 testing site in Johnson County Saturday, Oct. 31, in an ongoing effort to ...
by Contributed Content, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 2:37 pm
Local news
Second round of COVID-19 relief funds available to farmers and ranchers
CONTRIBUTED — Tennessee farmers and ranchers can apply for financial assistance to help make up for losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic according to a statement ...
by Contributed Content, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 2:34 pm
Sports & Outdoors
Hungry for more action… Unaka looks to get back on the field Friday against Sunbright
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com The last two weeks for the Unaka Rangers have been like a kid that stands outside the toy ...
by Ivan Sanders, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:42 pm
High School Sports
Star Picking Panel
Last week once again was an interesting week for the Elizabethton Star prognosticators as there were some surprises that caught all the panel off guard ...
by Ivan Sanders, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:37 pm
Columns
East Tennessee History: The Headless Mule of Roan Mountain
Halloween, a time to eat candy and tell stories around a campfire. Almost every community has their stories of the spiritual or the supernatural, so ...
by Danny Blevins, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:26 pm
News
Hurricane warning for New Orleans as Zeta swirls over Mexico
By GABRIEL ALCOCER Associated Press CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Storm-weary Louisiana is once again under a hurricane warning, with Zeta leaving Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:24 pm
News
Tennessee man charged with Ponzi scheme in cancer study
NASHVILLE (AP) — A Tennessee man was charged with running a Ponzi scheme in which he claimed he was conducting a study after curing himself ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:24 pm
High School Sports
Tennessee Football Prep Polls
This week’s Tennessee prep polls in Class 6A show the Dobyns-Bennett Indians dropping two spots from number three to number five after their loss to ...
by Ivan Sanders, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 11:13 am
Elizabethton
Coming alive in Death Valley… EHS junior varsity take OT victory with a last-seconds rally in regulation, 13-7
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com KINGSPORT – Maybe it’s just the fact that over the years of covering any level of Cyclone football ...
by Ivan Sanders, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:26 am
Local news
Standing up to Back the Blue… Rally at Grindstaff Automotive Group shows support for police, Trump
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com Saturday was a special day at Grindstaff Automotive Group as owners Steve and Ashley Grindstaff hosted a day to ...
by Ivan Sanders, Monday, October 26, 2020 4:39 pm
Local news
Harmony Free Will Baptist Church gives out food boxes through USDA program
Food is a fundamental part of everyday life. Unfortunately, food is not easily accessible to everyone. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, those in need ...
by Brittnee Nave, Monday, October 26, 2020 4:32 pm
Professional sports
Kershaw stops steal of home, hands Dodgers 3-2 Series lead
BY RONALD BLUM AP BASEBALL WRITER ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — As much as Clayton Kershaw has dominated hitters throughout a glittering career, he has not ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Monday, October 26, 2020 4:31 pm
Professional sports
Cardinals outlast Wilson, Seahawks 37-34 in OT thriller
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Zane Gonzalez made a 48-yard field goal with 20 seconds left in overtime to give the Arizona ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Monday, October 26, 2020 4:22 pm
Local news
ETSU’s Dr. Beth Fox presented with John S. Derryberry Distinguished Service Award
JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Beth Anne Fox received the 2020 John S. Derryberry M.D. Distinguished Service Award, presented by the Tennessee Academy ...
by Contributed Content, Monday, October 26, 2020 4:20 pm
Local news
ETSU now offering Master of Health Administration
Students may choose to take program completely online or on-ground JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s College of Public Health is now offering a ...
