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Harriman got its first look at what the old Harriman Hospital might look like with city offices inside last month.

“It kind of shows what some of the repurposing uses could be for the facility, but the city uses primarily being located within the 1990s structure. It would include relocating from some current facilities, and also the addition of some space we would think would be beneficial to the community,” said city manager Kevin Helms.

Harriman found more money in its budget to tackle additional paving.

The city is paving Bazel Road and a portion of Clifty Street that ends at a cul-de-sac.

“Bazel Road is probably in the worst con-dition of any of the roads,” said Councilman Lonnie Wright, who made the motion to use the funds to pave the roads.

Councilman Tim Johnson, who seconded the motion, said Clifty Street is also in need.

“The two projects together will total somewhere in the neighborhood of $150,000,” said City Manager Kevin Helms.

Two Rockwood men were badly beaten with a baseball bat around midnight April 11 at 705 Elm Ave.

Leonard Wayne Keith was severely injured and airlifted to University of Tennessee Medical Center. Brian Keith Barnes was taken to Roane Medical Center.

The suspect accused of striking the pair is Brian Keith Barnes’ uncle, Donald Horace Barnes, 59, who lives at the home.

Harriman police arrested four people believed to be tied to a March stabbing and shooting.

Three suspects were taken into custody Thursday, with a fourth arrested Friday in connection with the stabbing of Robert Griffin.

A fifth suspect is being sought in connection to the incident.

Police relied on the suspects’ own security video footage and footage from a nearby Harriman Utility Board camera to detail what happened.