Five Questions for Matthew Hill and Nathan Farnor ahead of state House election

As the 7th Tennessee House District campaign between Democratic candidate Nathan Farnor and Republican incumbent Matthew Hill continues, the Press reached out to both candidates last week to get some of their thoughts on some of the most pressing issues in the district and state.

5 candidates to participate in Thursday forum at Memorial Park Community Center

The Northeast Tennessee branch of the National Association of Social Workers is hosting a community educational forum Thursday, and the public will get to hear from five state and federal candidates on the November ballot.

ETSU President Noland talks enrollment, immigration, opioid epidemic at university address

At Tuesday’s East Tennessee State University State of the University Address, ETSU President Brian Noland discussed enrollment, budgets and some of the challenges faced by the university going deeper into the 2018-19 school year.

Freedom Hall Trump rally greeted by hundreds of demonstrators

Hundreds protested President Donald Trump’s arrival in Johnson City Monday. 

Local residents anticipate Trump's scheduled visit to Freedom Hall

On Wednesday, the Press spoke with local residents to gauge their feelings about the president's visit.

ETSU Votes looks to get out the student vote

With local, state and federal elections just right around the corner, East Tennessee State University students are being encouraged to participate in the political process by ETSU Votes, a campus organization that encourages civic engagement.

Johnson City Schools early dismissal for October 1 Trump rally

In preparation for President Donald Trump’s visit to Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City Schools will dismiss early on Monday, Oct. 1.

Johnson City Schools to dismiss early for October 1 Trump rally, dismissal time to be determined

After meeting with federal safety officials in preparation for President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City Schools officials announced Wednesday that schools will dismiss early on Monday, Oct. 1.

Democrats and Republicans weigh in on Opioid Crisis Response Act

On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, which includes proposals on new ways to combat the epidemic from five bipartisan Senate committees and over 70 senators.

Citzens' Climate Lobby hosts film screening and discussion on 'clean energy revolution'

On Oct. 3, the local CCL chapter and East Tennessee State University Department of Sustainability will host a screening of “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution” at 6 p.m. in ETSU’s Brown Hall auditorium. Doors open for refreshments at 5:30, and the film will be followed by a moderated panel and discussion.

TriPride founder urges attendees to ignore protests and detractors

As Johnson City gets set for the first LGBTQ parade and festival of its kind in the region, organizers have been prepared for negative backlash from religious fundamentalists and from far-right organizations.

Munsey to host community Medicaid expansion forum

As the gubernatorial race continues between Republican Bill Lee and Democrat Karl Dean, the issue of Medicaid expansion in Tennessee remains a central point of debate between the two parties within the state legislature.

Tennessee GOP Head: August election was 'best day' in history of the state party

Conservatives speak out against death penalty on night of execution

A group of conservatives and libertarians met Thursday night in Morristown to speak against the death penalty on the night Billy Ray Irick, a man convicted of the 1985 rape and murder of a child, was set to be executed.

JCP Week in Review, August 3 - VIDEO

I’m sure there are plenty of things we could discuss today on the Week in Review, but yesterday was Election Day here in East Tennessee, so that means we’ll be talking politics, and winners and losers.