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Tennessee's maternal mortality rate tops the nation's, and nearby counties are maternity care deserts

If you're expecting, or know someone who is, these numbers are worth knowing. In 2023, Tennessee's maternal mortality rate was 28 women per 100,000 live births, compared with 19 for the U.S., according to a state report.

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Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births: Tennessee's 2023 rate topped the U.S. rate

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Health CareBallad Health says BlueCare members can switch plans and keep their doctors if talks with BlueCross failIf you have BlueCare, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's TennCare plan, you may have gotten a letter about your doctors. Ballad Health said Monday that negotiations are ongoing and the letters were inaccurate. Ballad says it and its Ballad Health Medical Associates physicians are in-network with the region's other TennCare plans.Tuesday’s editionRead ETSUETSU's pharmacy college will receive $3.2 million in federal money for scholarshipsIf you know a future pharmacist, there's new help. ETSU's Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy announced Monday it will receive $3.2 million over five years from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), according to an ETSU news release. The Johnson City Press put the expected grant at $3.23 million.Tuesday’s editionRead ETSU SportsETSU women's basketball beats UVA Wise 75-55 for its second win of the seasonETSU women's basketball picked up its second win of the season Sunday, beating UVA Wise 75-55 at Brooks Gymnasium. The Bucs led wire-to-wire but never truly pulled away from a Cavaliers team that tested them all afternoon.Monday’s editionRead CommunityA Walk in Their Boots brought living history to Tipton-Haynes ahead of Veterans DayIf you missed it, A Walk in Their Boots brought living history to Tipton-Haynes Historic Site on Saturday. The nonprofit's reenactors were back for the event's 15th year, and the Johnson City Press ran photos of the annual return.Monday’s editionRead ETSU FootballETSU falls to Samford 37-35 on a touchdown as time expires on Senior DayIf you were at William B. Greene Stadium on Senior Day, you saw a finish people will be talking about for a while. No. 19 ETSU fell to Samford 37-35 when the Bulldogs scored as time expired, after taking the ball to the ETSU 7-yard line. ETSU's ROTC cadets fired the cannon behind the end zone to signal the end of the game.Sunday’s editionRead BusinessBWXT will create 181 jobs in a $714.5 million Jonesborough expansionIf you're job hunting in Washington County, BWXT just gave you a reason to look. The company will create 181 jobs and invest $714.5 million to expand its Jonesborough facility, state officials announced Friday. The plant will produce high-purity depleted uranium metal for the federal government.Saturday’s editionRead

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  • JonesboroughBWX Technologies says its Jonesborough expansion will create 181 jobs, doubling its Washington County workforce, and bring a $714.5 million investment.

    BWX Technologies says its Jonesborough expansion will create 181 jobs, doubling its Washington County workforce, and bring a $714.5 million investment. A grant from Tennessee's Nuclear Energy Fund backs it, and the site will support production of high-purity depleted uranium metal for the federal government.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Teknovation.biz

  • School busesRising diesel and bus prices are forcing local districts to revisit budgets, and a bus now costs roughly $150,000 in Washington and Greene counties.

    Rising diesel and bus prices are forcing local districts to revisit budgets, and a bus now costs roughly $150,000 in Washington and Greene counties. Washington County Schools budgeted $220,000 for diesel this year, and with diesel over $5.00 a gallon, Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the district may have to re-evaluate.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WJHL

  • Main Street winLora Eshbach, co-founder of The Generalist downtown, won first place and $10,000 in a national Main Street America pitch competition.

    Lora Eshbach, co-founder of The Generalist downtown, won first place and $10,000 in a national Main Street America pitch competition. She plans to spend it on a photo booth built into an original display case and an in-house print shop.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WJHL

  • Angel TreeThe Johnson City Salvation Army has 1,014 children registered for its Angel Tree program this year, up from 770 last year.

    The Johnson City Salvation Army has 1,014 children registered for its Angel Tree program this year, up from 770 last year. Donation drop-off wraps up next week.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WJHL

  • ETSU hoopsETSU hosts Campbell in its home opener tonight at 7 p.m.

    ETSU hosts Campbell in its home opener tonight at 7 p.m. at Freedom Hall. The Bucs, led by senior guard BJ Ward, are looking for their first win after road losses to Arizona State and NC State.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WJHL, etsubucs.com

  • Rural healthTennessee has announced more than $422 million in rural health grants.

    Tennessee has announced more than $422 million in rural health grants. Local organizations secured nearly $23 million in federal funds.

    Around Tennessee · Today’s editionSource: Johnson City Press

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  1. WJHL1 hour ago

    Mother of Ballad Health patient speaks out amid Blue Cross Blue Shield negotiations

    JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Patients covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield are left with questions amid ongoing insurance negotiations with Ballad Health. That includes Kaleigh Hodge, who is concerned about coverage for her son Silas’s medical treatment. Silas was diagnosed with epilepsy back in April and has been receiving the majority of his care

  2. WJHL1 hour ago

    Tennessee Hills releases new lager in honor of Jonesborough veteran

    JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Hills Distillery has released a new amber lager named for a veteran from Jonesborough. Tennessee Hills announced on Veterans Day that it was launching the LOBO amber lager, which is named for the call sign of the late Maj. Gen. Gary L. Harrell. Harrell served in the U.S. Army for

  3. WJHL2 hours ago

    Eastman Credit Union to contribute $15K to local Red Kettle locations, launches Sponsorship Day

    JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Salvation Army announced that Eastman Credit Union (ECU) will host a Red Kettle Sponsorship Day to support the Red Kettle Campaign. ECU will also contribute to three local kettles. ECU will contribute $5,000 to the Salvation Army locations in Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol to support the campaign. In

  4. Johnson City Press2 hours ago

    Checkmate: Chess club grows past capacity, expands to Washington County

    A Johnson City chess club is expanding to libraries in Gray and Jonesborough in January after growing attendance and community demand prompted the addition of two new locations.

  5. WJHL3 hours ago

    Watch the 2026 Milligan University Christmas Concert

    CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — News Channel 11 will once again bring viewers the sounds of the 2026 Milligan Christmas Concert this holiday season. The concert will air on ABC Tri-Cities at 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve and on News Channel 11 at 4 p.m. on Christmas Day. The concert will also stream on WJHL.com

  6. The Bristol Herald Courier3 hours ago

    Washington County Sheriff's Office conducts multi-agency drug indictment roundup

  7. WJHL3 hours ago

    Second Harvest kicks off 'Project Thanksgiving' food box packing, volunteers still needed

    KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee is calling on volunteers to help finish filling 9,000 food boxes as regional needs increase. The food boxes are part of Second Harvest’s 18th “Project Thanksgiving.” “We know so many families are in need of a Thanksgiving meal,” Rhonda Chafin, CEO of Second Harvest

  8. WJHL5 hours ago

    Battle of the Build preps for 10th year

    This weekend will mark the 10th annual Battle of the Build. The annual CTE competition brings high school students from different schools together to see who can design and build the best project. David Isaacs, the chairman of Battle of the Build, and Lisa Luster, the executive director of the Johnson City Home Builders Association,

  9. Elizabethton Star5 hours ago

    ETSU receives HRSA funding to offer pharmacy scholarships

    East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has received a major federal grant expected to provide $3.23 million over five years, opening doors to pharmacy education and strengthening

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Tennessee's maternal mortality rate tops the U.S., and BWXT plans 181 jobs

Plus, BWXT's $714.5 million Jonesborough expansion and ETSU's home opener tonight at Freedom Hall.

The TLDR

  1. Tennessee's maternal mortality rate is 28 per 100,000 live births
  2. BWXT's Jonesborough expansion will create 181 jobs
  3. ETSU hosts Campbell tonight at 7 p.m. at Freedom Hall
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