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1. TBI investigating now-former JCPD officer on theft allegations (wjhl.com) — Johnson City residents should know that a Johnson City Police Department officer was fired within 24 hours after leaders learned the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing theft allegations. The officer has not been publicly identified, and details are limited while the TBI investigation continues, but Chief Eric Dougherty emphasized high conduct standards and a commitment to public trust.
2. Johnson City Schools to review TISA report, challenged book (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City families may want to follow Monday's school board meeting, where leaders will review the district's latest TISA accountability report and discuss a challenged graphic novel's availability. The report outlines ambitious goals for reading, math, and college readiness by 2028, backed by millions in tutoring, instructional coaching, and support staff aimed at boosting student achievement.
3. Flu season is around the corner: How to keep yourself healthy (wjhl.com) — With flu season about to start, a Quillen College of Medicine leader in Johnson City urges residents to get vaccinated by the end of October so immunity is strong during the holiday peak. She also stresses frequent handwashing, covering coughs, good ventilation, and watching for sudden-onset symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and headaches to protect yourself and vulnerable neighbors.
4. ROUNDUP: Science Hill boys, D-B girls play opening round of state golf tourney (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City sports fans can follow how local golfers from Science Hill, Dobyns-Bennett, and others fared in the opening round of the state tournament, with several still in contention. Back home in Johnson City, Charlotte Williams' hat trick powered University High's girls to a 4–0 win in their final regular-season home match, with strong support from teammates on both ends of the field.
5. Seed-saving workshop aims to help East Tennessee farmers diversify income (wcyb.com) — Farmers around Johnson City recently gathered for a hands-on seed-saving workshop aimed at helping them create new income streams and adapt to unpredictable weather. Led by regional experts, the session highlighted contract growing, cost pressures, and how saving seeds can preserve Appalachian traditions while improving crop resilience and long-term profitability for East Tennessee producers.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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