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Johnson City
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, volunteer pilots from New Jersey flew into Tri-Cities Airport to give 12 dogs and 5 cats from the Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter a freedom ride to new shelters (an effort supported by Wag Hotels). WCYB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Public schools have begun required firearm safety instruction (using separate videos for kindergarten to second grade, third to fifth grade, and sixth to twelfth grade students) as mandated by a state law. Each district chooses how to implement the apolitical program that excludes live ammunition. WFHG
- ➤ Hampton High School welcomed students back in classrooms on Wednesday— marking the first phase of reopening after Hurricane Helene damaged the campus. Classes had been held at Keensburg Elementary for over a year, and next steps will focus on beautifying the school. WFHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners affected by Helene may get USDA home repair grants at an FTDD meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Johnson County Long Term Recovery Group (Mountain City) where staff will explain eligibility and process. WCYB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State of Franklin Healthcare Associates issued a statement following multiple closures in the region and said it will send letters and call patients to keep them informed (it follows legal notification requirements). The agency noted that future practice locations for departing providers remain unknown. WCYB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Elizabethton native Jason Witten, known for 17 NFL seasons and two Texas state championships as a coach, is finalizing a deal to lead college tight ends at Oklahoma — his son is expected to be a top recruit next season. WFHG
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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.
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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.
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Furman Paladins vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Basketball
7-9 p.m. — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — Cost varies — Cheer on the Furman Paladins as they take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in an exciting basketball showdown.
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