White Christmas

One Johnson City three-year-old got her white Christmas wish. Amelia Preston’s father, Sam, bought a snow machine online. The device, which looks like some tubes hooked to an air compressor and pressure washer, caused 6 inches of snow in their front yard. Many neighbors stopped to see if their eyes were playing tricks on them.

Jonesborough Red Light Cameras

Jonesborough installed red light cameras recently. They are already in use on the intersections of Jackson Blvd. and Boones Creek Rd., Jackson Blvd. and Forrest Dr., and Jackson Blvd. and Headtown Rd. The tickets will be $50 each but won’t be issued until late January.

Kingsport Red Light Cameras

Kingsport has issued over 17,000 citations this year due to their red light cameras. The cameras are located at three intersections in the city and the citations are only issued if the driver crosses the white line after the light turns red. Running a yellow light is not a violation.

Wal-Mart Fire

Johnson City’s West Market Street Wal-Mart was evacuated on Saturday. The evacuation was implemented after a fire broke out in the dressing rooms. The fire was put out and many people left the store after the evacuation.