Murry Lee
WJHL
San Antonio, TX, United States
Contact Murry
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Murry:
Jolene, Boone welcome first eaglet of 2023 to Johnson City nest
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The family of eagles at East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Johnson City nest has grown. On Tuesday, the first eaglet of the season hatched to parents Jolene and Boone. The eaglet, referred to as JC22, hatched shortly before 8 a.m., according to timestamps provided by the cameras set up by […] → Read More
Unicoi Co. Schools to be closed Monday & Tuesday due to staffing
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Students in Unicoi County will have a long weekend, school officials announced. On Friday, Unicoi County Schools announced in a social media post that schools will be closed on Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14. The school system cited staffing issues as the reason for the closure. “We will […] → Read More
Dolly Parton gives sneak peek of upcoming additions to Dollywood
Note: Due to legal reasons, News Channel 11 is not able to stream Dolly’s musical performance at the end of her appearance. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Dolly Parton made several announcements from Dollywood ahead of the park’s season. Dolly promised a busy year at the park and thanked fans and parkgoers for the success […] → Read More
First eaglet of season hatches at Bluff City nest
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The first eaglet of 2023 has hatched at one of East Tennessee State University’s eagle nests. The eaglet, referred to as BC23, hatched at the Bluff City nest. Another egg at the nest has yet to hatch. The Bluff City nest is home to Frances, the female, and an unnamed […] → Read More
Coeburn man facing multiple drug, machine gun charges
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A Coeburn, Virginia man was arrested on several drug charges Tuesday, according to the commonwealth attorney’s office. A release from the office states that Rodney Allen Pickett, 49, was found and arrested after a search warrant was conducted at a home in the Banner section of Coeburn. According to the […] → Read More
Kingsport to offer help for some families behind on water bills
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A partnership between the City of Kingsport and the Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency resulted in a temporary program to help families who have overdue water bills. A release from the city states that the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program will provide help in the form of credit to households […] → Read More
ETSU: All suspects in custody after alleged armed robbery near campus
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennesse State University (ETSU) issued an emergency alert Wednesday afternoon telling people to shelter in place at Buc Ridge after a reported ‘dangerous situation.’ According to the university, the ‘dangerous situation’ stemmed from an alleged armed robbery near campus. The alert was issued at 12:58 p.m. It stated the […] → Read More
Bill banning TikTok on college campus networks passes Tennessee Senate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – A bill that would ban the use of the social media platform TikTok while using internet access provided by public universities and colleges in Tennessee has cleared a major hurdle. On Thursday, state senators passed Senate Bill 834. The bill, which was sponsored by Sen. Jon Lundberg (R-Bristol), was amended Thursday […] → Read More
ETSU Police Chief up for national recognition
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) chief of police and director of Public Safety could end up in the national spotlight for his work keeping campus safe. A release from ETSU states Chief Cesar Gracia has been named a finalist for Campus Safety Director of the Year by “Campus Safety Magazine.” […] → Read More
Bristol leaders to discuss potential new home stadium for State Liners
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – One of the Appalachian League’s teams in the Tri-Cities could have a new home in Bristol, Tennessee. The Bristol Tennessee City Council is set to meet for a work session Tuesday night. On the agenda for the session is a discussion of a proposed baseball facility at Whitetop Creek Park. According […] → Read More
Suspect accused of trafficking drugs into Washington County, VA arrested
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Police from multiple agencies in Southwest Virginia arrested a suspect accused of trafficking drugs into Washington County, Virginia. According to a release from the Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), a search warrant was executed at a home belonging to Octavia Myron Johnson, 38, in Martinsville. “Johnson is suspected of […] → Read More
Northeast State Community College sees highest spring of dual enrollment
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Northeast State Community College (NESCC) has seen a spike in dual enrollment. A release from the college states that for the first time in school history, there are more dual enrollment students in the spring semester than the fall. NESCC High School Program Director Shelby McKenzie reported almost 1,000 high school […] → Read More
Chef Jason Van Marter shares recipes for shrimp n’ grits, seared scallops
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – Chef Jason Van Marter of The Bristol Hotel joined the First at 4 Friday to share some delicious recipes. Van Marter is the new executive chef of the hotel’s onsite restaurants, Vivian’s Table and Lumac Rooftop Bar. Van Marter showed the First at 4 team how to cook his own Shrimp […] → Read More
News Channel 11 participates in early Read Across America event
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Reading Across America Week officially begins soon, with the actual day being celebrated on March 2. News Channel 11 helped students in Bristol, Tennessee get a head start on the reading initiative. Kasey Marler and Mark Reynolds read to students in grades K-5 at Avoca Elementary Friday morning. “We’re super excited […] → Read More
TN House speaker, ETSU president discuss challenges facing pharmacy school
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) President Dr. Brian Noland met with one of the state’s top legislators to talk about difficulties the university’s school of pharmacy is facing. Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton tweeted Wednesday that he met with Noland and state Rep. Gary Hicks (R-Rogersville) to “discuss [the […] → Read More
TBI: Teen charged in alleged Daniel Boone football team assault
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A teenager has been charged with aggravated assault and other charges after an alleged incident among the Daniel Boone High School football team. A release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) states that agents began looking into the allegations in November 2022 at the request of First Judicial District […] → Read More
VDOT: Crash on I-81 in Washington County, VA cleared
Update: As of 6 p.m., the crash had been cleared and traffic was flowing. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A crash on Interstate 81 North is causing delays in Washington County, Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) 511 Traffic Map, the crash occurred at Mile Marker 7. As of 4 p.m., VDOT […] → Read More
ETSU president to join NCAA D1 Board of Directors
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) president, Dr. Brian Noland, will speak for the Southern Conference on the NCAA Division 1 Board of Directors, according to a release from ETSU Athletics and the conference. Noland will start his four-year term after the board meets on Aug. 2. The board oversees the […] → Read More
Smyth Co. issues boil water notice after main break
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Smyth County Water and Sewer Department announced Tuesday that a boil water notice is in effect for residents in several areas. According to the notice, state health officials felt there was a “need for concern” regarding the water’s safety after a “major broken water main” was reported in the […] → Read More
Court declares entirety of Summer Wells Reward Fund to go to Child Advocacy Center
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Chancery Court has declared a judgment in the fate of the Summer Wells Reward Fund. The fund, which totals $40,365.73, was created and managed by the Church Hill Rescue Squad in 2021 after then-5-year-old Summer Wells was reported missing from her home in the Beech Creek community. […] → Read More