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Today's News

  • CAK defeats Bulldogs, 43-6

    By BRIAN LANGLEY

    Morgan County News

    KNOXVILLE-Wartburg had a good defensive game plan to confuse and slow down Christian Academy of Knoxville's offense. It worked for nearly a half. However, the Warriors used a decisive edge in depth to erupt 27 second-half points and pull away for a 43-6 win over a determined Bulldog team.

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  • Oneida earns 56-19 win at Oakdale

    By BRIAN LANGLEY

    Morgan County News

    OAKDALE-Sam Woodard had a night to remember on Hollis Eble Field Friday night. It was a night Oakdale would like to forget.

    Woodard scored four touchdowns, all on returns, including three in the first quarter, to lead #5-ranked Oneida to a 56-19 victory over the Eagles in a Region 2-A game.

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  • Schrock, King finish strong in regional golf tournament

    By GOOSE LINDSAY

    rcsports@bellsouth.net

    Kingston’s Sam Schrock and Rockwood’s Karissa King are headed to the TSSAA Class A/AA State Golf Tournament in Murfreesboro.

    Schrock and King earned their place among the state’s best golfers Monday with strong finishes in the Region 2 A/AA Tournament held at Oak Ridge Golf and Country Club.

    Anderson County was the big winners on Monday as both the Mavericks and Lady Mavericks took home team titles.

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  • Proud, sad day in Harriman

    By CINDY SIMPSON

    rccindysimpson@bellsouth.net

    It was a somber celebration Sunday when crowds gathered at Harriman Riverfront Park to remember those who died in law enforcement.

    Hundreds stood in the bright sun, wiping away sweat — and the occasional tear — as the Roane County Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated.

    “It has been a two-year labor of love for everyone involved,” said Harriman Patrolman Jess Rittenhouse.

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  • Patton hearing: Assault charges or reputations?

    By DAMON LAWRENCE

    rclawrence@bellsouth.net

    Area lawmen testified in an investigative Tuesday afternoon that Roane County Constable Mark Patton told them he will damage the reputations of several area officials if assault charges against him are not dropped.

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  • Witnesses recall alleged Patton abuse

    By DAMON LAWRENCE

    rclawrence@bellsouth.net

    Witnesses on Tuesday detailed a pattern of intimidation and unlawful conduct by Roane County Constable Mark Patton.

    The testimony came during an investigative hearing conducted by District Attorney General Russell Johnson and County Attorney Tom McFarland. The two are considering filing an ouster suit against Patton, and they deposed several witnesses Tuesday morning at Johnson's office.

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  • Waves roll in Homecoming win

    By BROWNIE ROSE

    Roane Newspapers

    A fast start for the Midway Green Waves led to a 37-0 Homecoming win over Coalfield Friday night at Midway.

    The Green Waves grabbed a 7-0 lead only 18 seconds into the game and extended the lead to 28-0 by halftime. One more touchdown and a field goal in the third quarter started the nonstop clock and Midway had finished what was possibly their best total game performance this season.

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  • Balance key to Rockwood win

    By GOOSE LINDSAY

    rcsports@bellsouth.net

    The Rockwood Tigers ran their Region 2-A record to 2-0 Friday night with a 48-21 victory over county rival Oliver Springs.

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  • School drug testing policy stays intact

    By DAMON LAWRENCE

    rclawrence@bellsouth.net

    The Roane County Board of Education didn’t budge on its policy of random drug testing for student athletes at Thursday night’s meeting.

    If some of the comments made is any indication, it might take a lot more than threats from the American Civil Liberties Union to get the board to budge.

    “I supported that policy, and I’m not going to change my mind on that policy until the law shows me it’s different,” board member Mike “Brillo” Miller said.

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  • Ex-Wellington Place employee accused of making bomb threat

    By JENNIFER RAYMOND

    rcraymond@bellsouth.net

    Kingston police have arrested a former Wellington Place employee they believe called in a bomb threat to the assisted-living facility on Aug. 30.

    Krystal Webb, 26, of Kingston, was taken to Roane County Jail around 12:30 p.m. Friday after officers of the Kingston Police Department picked her up at her home.

    Police Chief Jim Washam said Webb has admitted to making the call as a prank.

    Webb is charged with facilitating a bomb threat, Washam said.

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