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Also on today's calendar: Unity in the Mountains Registration Committee Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hispanic Heritage Month: Overlooked at Appalachia launches Spanish-language campaign (wjhl.com) — ETSU students in Johnson City are launching a Spanish-language campaign through their Overlooked in Appalachia project so more classmates and neighbors can access campus and community news. Timed with Hispanic Heritage Month, the effort focuses on translating stories and elevating local Hispanic voices, with organizers hoping the impact continues well beyond this month.
2. JC Commission sets property tax relief amount, Flock debate continues (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City commissioners have approved an extra $129 in property tax relief for each eligible low-income, elderly, disabled, or disabled veteran homeowner participating in the state program for the 2026 tax year. More than 1,000 local homeowners benefited last year, and commissioners also heard renewed public criticism of the city's costly Flock camera contract and its privacy implications.
3. Johnson City named semi-finalist for Great American Main Street award (wjhl.com) — Downtown Johnson City is getting national attention as a semifinalist for the Great American Main Street award, highlighting years of work revitalizing Main Street, King Commons, and Founders Park. Local leaders say the nomination reflects strong collaboration among city departments, volunteers, and small businesses, and note Johnson City is the only Tennessee community in the running.
4. Indian Trail tops Liberty Bell in Road to the Hill game (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City fans at Kermit Tipton Stadium saw Indian Trail defeat Liberty Bell 32–0 in the Road to the Hill matchup, despite a serious early injury to Hawks quarterback Lucas Jones. Backup quarterback Colton Meade and running back Ben Sackor helped build a big halftime lead, and Science Hill coach Stacy Carter praised both teams for their seasons and future potential.
5. AI Surveillance Company Pitches Law Enforcement on Adding Facial Recognition to Flock Cameras (townhall.com) — Johnson City police were among departments pitched by AI firm VIDIZMO on adding facial recognition and behavior analysis to data from Flock and Axon cameras, though the department says it never took a meeting. The report explains how third-party vendors hope to extend Flock's capabilities despite the company's public stance against facial recognition, raising broader privacy questions.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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