Good morning, Johnson City.

Amber Rogers, founder of Evelyn's Army, died January 2nd at 11:53 a.m. due to health complications.

She organized comfort bag distributions for local families and is survived by two young children (WCYB reported).

Action Coalition of Johnson County will celebrate its 20th anniversary later this year by hosting programs that highlight its work in addiction education and substance abuse treatment.

The nonprofit opened a resource center in 2021 and employs four state-certified peers to help local residents.

Cybersecurity experts advise locals to update their digital habits as the new year begins and online shopping rises, urging residents to use unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication and review cookie policies — while local voices share extra caution amid growing AI-powered scams.

The Johnson County Long Term Recovery Group sent a two-page letter to Governor Bill Lee asking for funding to keep rebuilding homes after Helene.

Director Becky Wright said the group gets 2-3 new cases daily and will fall behind without extra support.

The First Tennessee Human Resource Agency, based in Johnson City, received more than $120,000 in state funding to upgrade its fleet management system that serves 140 vehicles which completed over 139,000 trips last year, and it will automate maintenance reminders & fully integrate the new system by next fiscal quarter.

Saving Shirley Live

9 PM – 12 AM — Capone's — Cover charges may apply — Rock out to the energetic 2000's party tunes from WNC's premier cover band.

Beginner Blacksmithing: Steel Hooks Workshop

2-4:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Fee applies — Create your own steel hooks and explore the art of blacksmithing with expert guidance.