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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Johnson City schools just scored top A grades this year?
  • How a Johnson City home search led to a 24-year sentence
  • How is a Johnson City teen tied to a national DOJ probe?

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 56 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 10 Johnson City, 4 Washington County schools earn A's (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City families can celebrate as 10 city schools earned A grades and none saw a decline in the state’s latest report card. Science Hill, both middle schools, and multiple elementaries led the way, with several campuses improving from last year. Nearby Washington County schools also posted gains, giving local students and parents strong academic news heading into the new year.
   

2. Jamaican man, removed from U.S. twice, sentenced to prison (supertalk929.com) — A Johnson City resident has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison after authorities say a search of his local home uncovered large quantities of meth, cocaine, cash, and firearms. Two Johnson City co-defendants have also been sentenced or are awaiting sentencing in connection with the same drug conspiracy, underscoring a significant federal case tied directly to the community.
   

3. DOJ Warns Of Ruthless '764' Group Extorting Vulnerable Teens (blabber.buzz) — Federal officials are warning about a violent online network called “764” that targets vulnerable teens, and one cited case involves a 19-year-old from Johnson City accused in an alleged self-harm coercion incident. Authorities say hundreds of suspects nationwide are under investigation, and they’re pushing new legal strategies to confront these extremist online communities and better protect young people.
   

4. UT Mock Court + Bernie Lyon + Schlosshan certified + Blotter (knoxtntoday.com) — A woman from Johnson City has been sentenced to 10 years in a federal drug conspiracy case that also involved a Jamaican man facing more than two decades behind bars. Her case appears in a broader East Tennessee legal and public safety roundup that also covers Knox County law enforcement news, storm damage responses, and notable court outcomes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Do you know this dog.
    It was found running around at Dollar General on Milligan Rd and Okolona Rd. It's extremely friendly. Please contact me if this is your baby. (Nextdoor Max Jett Rd)
  • Kittens on Ridgefield Drive.
    Mom has been coming around for about a year now so she’s most likely a stray. Let me know if you see them/trap them. (Nextdoor Swadley)
  • East Tennessee State University posted a job opening for Pharmacy Summer Camp Program Assistant in Johnson City. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

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