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2 days ago
- Automotive
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THP: 3 juveniles, 1 adult injured in I-81 crash Sunday
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Three juveniles and one adult were injured in a crash on Interstate 81 in Sullivan County near mile marker 63 on Sunday at 4:38 p.m. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a Chevrolet Suburban pulling a camper was traveling in the right lane of I-81, while a Range Rover was traveling in the left lane. The report said the Chevrolet switched lanes due to a vehicle on the right shoulder of the roadway. The Chevrolet then struck the Range Rover's right side with the left side of the camper. The collision caused both vehicles to leave the left side of the roadway and enter the median, THP said. The Chevrolet, with the camper still attached, reportedly rolled once and came to a stop on its wheels, while the camper came to a rest on its side. The Range Rover stopped in the median of the interstate. The THP report said four individuals in the Chevrolet were injured in the crash, including three juveniles and one adult. The report said all parties were wearing seatbelts and that no charges are pending as a result of the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
- Climate
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Sullivan provides aid to families following Linton tornado
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. — Today, friends over in Sullivan County were helping give back to help those recently impacted by the tornado in Greene County. The Sullivan County Republican Party held a fundraiser earlier this morning to raise proceeds to help support those in need. Over at Acorn Ridge, many people came out to help support the victims impacted the most. Chairman of the GOP say they plan to donate all of the proceeds from the event, directly to tornado victims. 'You know when we had the tornado here, Linton sent the boys over, from the football team and all the Linton residents came over and helped and we're glad to be able to give back,' said Mason. You can help by giving back and donating to those in need after the recent tornado in Linton. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
- General
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Successful day for the Southern Indiana Adoption Event in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. — Over in Sullivan County shelters all across the Wabash Valley partnered up on Saturday for the Southwestern Indiana Adoption Event. The event provided the opportunity for local shelters and rescues to help animals find their forever homes. Today, six shelters and rescues from around the area teamed up at the Sullivan County 4-h fairgrounds to provide discounted fees, vaccinations and same day take home for those wanting a new furry friend. Organizers of the event say often times people may choose not to go to a shelter so having an event like this makes the experience better. 'What is the actual temperament of the dog. Cause dogs that can handle this kind of environment tend to be a little more people friendly. They're easier to work with and things like that, so it's a good time for people to see what the dog might really be like,' said Swaim. If you missed out on the event, there are still plenty of dogs and cat waiting to be adopted from shelters and rescues across the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
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Sullivan County remembers fallen soldiers at Memorial Day event
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – For decades, thousands of Americans have fought to protect our nation's freedom, but not all made it home. 'It's not about us veterans who are home,' said Todd McKinley, an Army veteran and member of the Sullivan County school board. 'This is for those who didn't make it home.' In Sullivan County, dozens gathered on Monday to honor those lost during military service. McKinley said he was touched by the crowd. 'You had some elected officials show up, which is part of their duty,' he said. 'But at the same time, you had just regular civilians and veterans showing up just to pay homage and pay their respects.' The keynote speech was given by retired Marine and Kingsport Chamber President Miles Burdine. County Commissioner and Navy veteran Gary Stidham said he invited Burdine to speak on behalf of those who did make it home. 'One of those veterans out there that is on an island by themselves, now know that they're not on that island by themselves,' he said. 'And it may get them to seek help for their personal PTSD.' Burdine said the service was a true tribute to fallen soldiers. 'The singing of the national anthem, the gun salute, the taps,' he said. 'All of it is meant to remember those who gave it all.' For the three men, it's important to remember the reason behind Memorial Day. 'We are honoring and remembering those who fell in battle so that our families could enjoy today,' Burdine said. 'Could go to the beach, to have the freedom to enjoy a picnic, to enjoy the freedom to have a barbecue.' 'A lot of blood was shed for us to be able to be free, to stay free,' Stidham said. 'But if they would just take a moment and just say a little prayer for those families that have lost, I think that would be significant enough.' The ceremony was held at Sullivan County Veterans Park, which opened in November 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Sullivan County Sheriff's Office sued for wrongful death related to 2024 BRMC incident
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The widow and family members of a man who died days after an 'active shooter' incident at Bristol Regional Medical Center in May 2024 have sued the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and multiple officers in federal court. The 26-count suit alleges that officers mistook a mental health crisis for a drug-induced high and escalated their force against Matthew Stoddard in an initial encounter on May 21, 2024. As previously reported by News Channel 11, the married father of three from the Chattanooga area had taken his family away from their home, and they'd stopped and entered a home in Sullivan County without invitation to ask for directions. The owners arrived and called 911, and eventually deputies arrested and handcuffed Stoddard. Deputies took Stoddard to the Sullivan County Jail that night, and soon after transported him to BRMC. The next night, a sheriff's office report claimed, he tried to take an officer's weapon at the hospital. In the struggle that ensued and involved multiple deputies, Stoddard lost consciousness and never regained full awareness before dying at a Chattanooga medical facility on July 13. PREVIOUS: Man involved in Bristol hospital shooting died weeks later; family seeks answers The lawsuit claims wrongful death, outrageous conduct and intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault and battery and a host of other counts, including excessive force that violated multiple constitutional rights. The suit points to what it says were four separate violations of Stoddard's Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights: That deputies engaged in 'excessive tightening, tugging and jerking of Mr. Stoddard's handcuffs and ankle shackles which caused Mr. Stoddard to suffer from open wounds at the cites [sic] of his upper and lower extremities.' That they mistreated a mentally disturbed Stoddard while he was in the back seat of a patrol car being taken to the jail, what the suit calls 'psychological torture' that also involved 'freezing out' by rolling the windows down at a high speed. Treatment on arrival at the jail alleged to include punching, kicking, striking with fists, using shock devices and otherwise beating up Stoddard 'while he was handcuffed, held down, shackled, and in a restraint chair.' The final alleged violation occurred at BRMC. A Sullivan County officer is alleged to have entered Stoddard's room, where two security guards were restraining him. It claims the officer 'placed his knee on the upper back of Mr. Stoddard while attempting to secure Mr. Stoddard's arm' and that the pressure applied 'caused Mr. Stoddard to asphyxiate and die.' According to the lawsuit, an autopsy report conducted by Emily Cook of the Jenkins Forensic Center said among the pathological diagnoses was 'complications of sudden cardiac arrest and anoxic brain injury in the setting of police restraint.' That report, according to the lawsuit, determined Stoddard's death was caused by 'complications of sudden cardiac arrest and anoxic brain injury in the setting of police restraint, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and morbid obesity.' The lawsuit says the autopsy found the manner of death as homicide and that it 'identified that Mr. Stoddard became unresponsive after officers were attempting to restrain him while prone.' Attorneys for the family include local lawyers Corey Shipley and Christopher Rogers, as well as Atlanta-based Eric Hertz. They offered the following statement: 'We chose to represent the Stoddards because this is a deeply troubling situation with a tragic outcome. Allegations of misconduct by law enforcement must always be taken seriously. When someone is found legally responsible for causing harm to another, they should be held accountable — regardless of their position or status in society. 'A society is ultimately judged by how the powerful treat the vulnerable. Everyone, no matter the circumstances, is entitled to the protection of their constitutional rights. The purpose of this lawsuit is to ensure that our clients' constitutional rights are upheld and that accountability is pursued where it is due.' The suit was just filed Wednesday. Sullivan County Attorney Dan Street said he had no comment on the suit, but added that 'Sullivan County will defend itself and its officers.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
