Remembrance Tree Ceremony
Victims Remembrance Tree Ceremony on December 1, 2023
The Mark Vance Award
The Mark Vance Award was created in 2005 to recognize each year the officer who exemplifies high standards, professionalism, and a strong dedication to ending the cycle of domestic violence in Sullivan County. Officer Vance was employed by the Bristol Tennessee...
Northeast Tennessee municipalities use opioid abatement funds to finance life-changing recovery facility
A former prison work camp is giving a new lease on life to those in recovery in Northeast Tennessee. The Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center is the result of funds from 11 counties and cities obtained through the Baby Doe lawsuit settlement and aims to work...
Sullivan, Hawkins at Risk for Human Trafficking
"In March, 11 men were arrested in a human trafficking investigation conducted by Sullivan County District Attorney General Barry Staubus and local law enforcement agencies working with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit and Homeland...
Gov. Lee, local leaders cut ribbon on Regional Recovery Center
Gov. Lee, local leaders cut ribbon on Regional Recovery Center ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) – After months of preparation, Gov. Bill Lee joined dozens of local politicians and leaders to cut the ribbon on the Northeast Read More...
Fentanyl Facts
National Fentanyl Awareness Day is May 10th
Christmas Events
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Domestic violence highlighted as Branch House honors law enforcement officers
BLOUNTVILLE — The tears flowed down her cheeks as she leaned over to hug Bristol, Tennessee Police Chief Matt Austin. She was hired just a little more than a year after one of the department’s officers, Mark Vance, died in the line of duty in 2004. Read Full...
Richmond, Roark honored for work with victims of domestic abuse
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. – Volunteers, community leaders, elected officials and police officers gathered Friday to honor two fallen officers and those who are continuing their work. Read Full Story
We’re facing a serious drug overdose problem
District Attorney General Barry Staubus, Dr. Stephen May, Medical Director of the Sullivan County Regional Health Department, and the Sullivan County Drug Coalition are in talks to address the drug overdose epidemic in Sullivan County. Please read the Kingsport Times...
General Staubus and his staff take Oaths of Office
On Thursday, September 1, 2022, Barry Staubus was sworn in by Criminal Court Judge James F. Goodwin as District Attorney General for the new term of office. Also taking their Oaths were the Assistant District Attorneys and Criminal Investigators. This year we have...
Be A Scam Stopper
In the U.S. in 2021, more than 92,000 seniors were victims of fraud. These frauds happen over the phone, through text, by email and even on social media. Scammers will do and say whatever it takes to get your information, even pretending to be a friend, family member...
In 2021, senior scam victims lost an average of $18,246
In 2021, senior scam victims lost an average of $18,246. If someone asks you for money or personal information over a call, text, email or even Facebook message, they’re up to something. NEVER send your private information through these channels. Always contact your...
Online Romance Red Flags
In 2021, seniors lost $432 million to fraud and romance scams. If any of these red flags sound familiar, you might be involved with a scammer. NEVER send money or personal information to someone you’ve met online, no matter what they say. If you think you’ve been the...
Morgan Buchanan
This week, the Conference wants to introduce you to one of the 2nd District's interns. Morgan Buchanan is currently attending Liberty University School of Law as a rising 2L. View on Twitter