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  • Why a Church Hill man now faces a first-degree murder charge

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  • Friday: Sunshine, windy and cooler, temps: high: 42, low: 22.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Church Hill Resident Charged with First-Degree Murder in Hawkins County Shooting (hoodline.com) — A Church Hill resident has been indicted on first-degree murder and related firearm charges in connection with a November shooting death in Hawkins County. Authorities say the 60-year-old suspect is being held on a $500,000 bond and is scheduled for a court appearance on February 13, 2026. Residents may notice heightened attention on regional gun violence and court proceedings.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Rogersville

  • Kingsport PD: Morristown man faces murder, child rape charges in 14-month-old's death (wate.com)
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  • Bays Mountain to rebuild floating bridge with state grant (wjhl.com)

Jonesborough

  • Hawkins commissioners amend financial wellness recognition amid complaints (timesnews.net)

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