Allison Winters

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[Allison Winters @AWintersKTN]

I had TWO front page stories & photo creds today in the @timesnewsonline!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. Follow me here at @AWintersKTN for more updates about the Tri-Cities and beyond!

[Billy Bowling  𝕏 @babowling12]

2 years ago, at very nearly this time, I drove toward Asheville with a pit in my stomach knowing the scale of what was about to unfold in front of my cameras, and still, it was so much worse.

So many good folks lost so, so very much.

[Andrew Smith @_SmithAndrew]

🏈: I’ve made it to Knoxville for a massive SEC showdown. No. 14 Tennessee (3-0) host No. 1 Texas in the conference opener for both teams. Kickoff is at noon, I’ll have updates

@JCPress @tnsportslive

[Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office @SCSO_1780]

💙 CAROLYN GUDGER DAY

Today the City of Kingsport proclaimed September 23 as Carolyn Gudger Day, recognizing our former SRO for her bravery and years of service to our community.

Congratulations, Carolyn!

[Times-News Online @timesnewsonline]

Carolyn Gudger stood face-to-face with an armed gunman inside Sullivan Central High School more than 16 years ago. Kingsport affirmed that her heroic actions will never be forgotten during a ceremony on Wednesday.

https://t.co/z1QiJVXU6P

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Multiple crashes near the Rock Springs exit on I-26 Monday evening involved Kingsport firefighters & Sullivan County EMS personnel.

Two first responders remained hospitalized Tuesday morning and two others have since been released.

https://t.co/jURm1f9h4n

[Times-News Online @timesnewsonline]

The California fast-food chain In-N-Out could be eyeing the old Kingsport O’Charley’s property for a new location, city records show.

https://t.co/GWdShDnU2T

[Times-News Online @timesnewsonline]

Before Astrid Rotenberry was an actress in the recent Netflix series "His & Hers," she was a Dobyns-Bennett High School student and longtime Kingsport resident.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/4ocScpKVg5

[Mark Nagi @MarkNagiTDOT]

The @myTDOT Transportation Management Center (TMC) in Knoxville keeps an eye on East Tennessee roadways 24/7. No serious incidents to report overnight. Please use extreme caution behind the wheel.

[Kingsport Axmen @KingsportAxmen]

The Kingsport Axmen announced today that Hunter Wright Stadium will be a cashless venue beginning with the 2026 season.

#AxesUp

[NWS Morristown @NWSMorristown]

Arctic Cold temperatures are expected early next week. Wind chills will drop to near zero Monday and Tuesday, and 5 to 15 degrees below zero across the higher elevations.

[Mark Nagi @MarkNagiTDOT]

Video: @myTDOT crews in East Tennessee and across the state are making brine, loading trucks and making sure our equipment is ready to go during this upcoming winter weather event. You’ll see our crews pre-treating interstates and state routes throughout the day on Thursday.

[NWS Morristown @NWSMorristown]

We made this graphic yesterday afternoon. The overnight trend of the latest models suggests that Scenario 2 is becoming more likely - warm air aloft brings a snow/sleet/freezing rain mix south of I-40, with heavy snow focused to the north. But Scenario 1 is still in play.

[Times-News Online @timesnewsonline]

Happy birthday to Tennessee's own Dolly Parton. Check out some of these clipping from the Times News archives -- including photos and stories from some of her visits to the Model City.

What are some of your favorite Dolly Parton memories?

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Former Union High School football coach Travis Turner has been missing for more than a month, and Wise County School Board members heard from the public Monday concerning how they have handled the case.

https://t.co/G85ywpq4NN

[Tennessee Bureau of Investigation @TBInvestigation]

On this #MissingMonday, we are featuring Kyla Boyles who is missing from Kingsport. She has been missing since November 7, 2025.

If you have seen Kyla or have information regarding her whereabouts, please contact TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

[Times-News Online @timesnewsonline]

Community members, leaders and partner organizations filled @iflytri Friday evening to celebrate the airport's first @BreezeAirways flights to and from @MCO. ✈️

Read more: https://t.co/VqPJmikh5c

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The spotless giraffe Kipekee has died, Brights Zoo announced Wednesday.

https://t.co/eBV5GHhI8S

[TML1.org @TML4Cities]

Celebrating Kingsport’s Legacy of Leadership

This #MunicipalMonday, we honor Kingsport’s remarkable history of civic service. Mayor Paul W. Montgomery recently hosted a special 90th birthday celebration for former Mayors Hunter Wright and Jeanette Blazier.

[National Journalism Center @NJC_YAF]

FINALIST HIGHLIGHT: For Best Multimedia Reporting for the Dao Prize, $10K, the staff of Six Rivers Media @timesnewsonline, for a total of 738 stories on Hurricane Helene. Here is a sampling: https://t.co/RaQAqww62M

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King University officials have confirmed an overnight fire at Sells Hall on Saturday morning.

https://t.co/9TbDXyz0VJ