Local News

By DAMON LAWRENCE

rclawrence@bellsouth.net

Randy Rogers, attorney for Rocky Houston, left little doubt about his defense strategy during jury questioning Wednesday afternoon.

State law allows citizens to use deadly force to defend themselves, and that appears to be the card Rogers plans to play with the jury.

By JENNIFER RAYMOND

rcraymond@bellsouth.net

In today’s economy, consumers take their good news where they can.

Rockwood Electric Utility customers can expect a slight decrease in their bills starting Jan. 1.

REU board approved the 6 percent decrease at last week’s meeting.

The change is a result of TVA’s fuel cost-adjustment that lowered wholesale electric rates during the period.

According to TVA, the rate happened because of a reduction in purchased power and natural gas prices.

By CINDY SIMPSON

rccindysimpson@bellsouth.net

Authorities are investigating after an illegal meter was found hooked up on property belonging to a Harriman Utility Board supervisor.

The meter was  on a remote piece of property on Riggs Chapel Road owned by Frankie Davis, HUB’s gas, water and sewer supervisor.

District Attorney Russell Johnson said he has looked into the incident at the request of Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton.

By JUDY UNDERWOOD

Morgan County News Editor