The Tri-Cities Airport Authority will host a press conference on Tuesday to announce a significant development in commercial air service at the airport, the organization said Friday.

Believe in Bristol will receive two state grants totaling $175,000 and four other Southwest Virginia communities will divide $645,000 in funding announced Friday.

Hunter Stratton made his first appearance for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night and had a showdown with a fellow Northeast Tennessean.