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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Johnson City teachers just earned top district honors this year?
  • Will Johnson City keep the lucrative Big South tournament past 2026?
  • How Johnson City police say you can spot holiday scammers fast

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Friday: Strong winds subsiding, temps: high: 41, low: 23.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 60 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Johnson City Schools names District-Level Teachers of the Year (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City Schools has named three standout educators as its District-Level Teachers of the Year, who will now advance in the statewide Teacher of the Year competition. Local teachers from South Side, Indian Trail, Science Hill and several elementary schools were honored, highlighting the strong classroom leadership shaping students’ daily lives across Johnson City.
   

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2. Visit Johnson City makes pitch to host Big South championship in 2027 and beyond (wcyb.com) — Johnson City leaders are working to keep the Big South basketball tournament in town through at least 2029, after it generated nearly $6 million in visitor spending and boosted March sales tax revenue. Visit Johnson City is pitching recent upgrades at Freedom Hall and ETSU, while Washington County has earmarked hotel tax funds to help secure the event’s long-term future here.
   

3. Johnson City police warns of uptick in scam activity (wjhl.com) — Johnson City police are warning residents about a spike in scam attempts during the busy holiday season, especially via phone, email, and text. Officers stress that real agencies will never demand payment through gift cards, digital apps, or Bitcoin and urge anyone feeling pressured or suspicious to hang up, verify the caller, and contact 911 for guidance.
   

4. Five Science Hill athletes make college choices (johnsoncitypress.com) — Science Hill High School celebrated five standout athletes on signing day, with four baseball players and one volleyball star committing to play in college. The group includes power hitter Nate Stoots, recognized on the Johnson City Press / Kingsport Times Super 22 team, and teammates whose records and stats highlight the strength of Johnson City’s prep sports programs.
   

5. Johnson City hotels present Second Harvest with food donations (wjhl.com) — Ten Johnson City hotels just wrapped up their annual Hotels with Heart campaign, collecting non-perishable food from guests, staff, and neighbors. The donations were delivered Wednesday to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, showing how local hotels are teaming up across brands to support families facing hunger this season.
   

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  • Health Wagon’s Owens & Hill Dental Clinic Receives Sun Life & DentaQuest 2025 Health Access Hero Award —Mary Ellen Miller Read on Patch
  • The minutes of the December 11, 2025 Executive Board Meeting are now available.
    https://jcmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Minutes_December_11_2025.pdf (Nextdoor )
  • I saw a post on here about someone missing their dog.
    A few minutes later I seen the same dog posted on marketplace found. If this is your dog he can be found through marketplace or contact me and I'll… (Nextdoor Pine Ridge)
  • East Tennessee State University posted a job opening for Assistant Professor School Librarianship in Johnson City. Apply here.
  • Sodexo posted a job opening for Utility Worker in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

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