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East Tennessee crews battle multiple weekend brush fires

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Sunday, March 9th, 2:48 pm


(WBIR-New Market) Dry and windy conditions caused multiple wildfires throughout East Tennessee this weekend.

According to the Tennessee Division of Forestry, about 15 different brush fires in at least six different counties, burned about 350 acres total on Saturday.

Two brush fires kept in Jefferson County kept crews busy. By nighttime, both fires were under control.

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Man identified in fatal Jefferson County accident

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Friday, March 7th, 1:05 pm


UPDATE 12:00 pm Friday

Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal two-vehicle accident in Jefferson County Thursday.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified Christopher D. Weaver, 22 of Newport, died after an accident with a semi-truck. The semi-truck had slowed down for construction traffic. THP said Weaver didn't slow down in time, tried to swerve out of the way of the semi, but ended up rear-ending it.

Charges in the accident are pending.

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Judge in 'Messiah case' issued public censure

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Monday, March 3rd, 7:51 pm


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(WBIR-Dandridge) The judge at the center of a high-profile infant name change case was issued a public censure Monday afternoon.

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Famous East TN psychic passes away

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Monday, March 3rd, 12:52 pm


(WBIR) An East Tennessee man known for his psychic ability around the world passed away Monday.

Bobby Drinnon's website confirmed he lost his fight with cancer Monday, March 3.

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Jeff. Co. Schools unhappy with roof collapse insurance estimate

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Thursday, February 27th, 8:11 pm


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(WBIR-Jefferson County) It's been over seven months since the roof at a Jefferson County High School building collapsed from heavy rain and rust, and now district leaders say they're facing yet another roadblock.

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Two arrested after molotov cocktail used in arson

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Thursday, February 27th, 1:45 pm




UPDATE (12:16 PM)

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Greene Co. Schools using solar panels to save money

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Monday, February 24th, 11:35 pm


An East Tennessee school system is turning the sunny weather into more money. Green County Schools have installed several solar panel systems, and say they're already seeing it pay off.

The 50-kilowatt system at Doak Elementary School saves about $800 to $1,000 of electricity a month. Spread out across the school system, that money adds up.

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