Today's News

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development statistics released last month indicate that Roane County’s unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percent in May.
The 8.3 percent rate, however, is half a percent higher than last year, when the state reported the county’s jobless rate at 7.8 percent.
A state ranking of the 10 counties with the lowest unemployment rates no longer includes Roane County, although both Washington and Cheatham counties, respectively in the No. 9 and 10 slots, also report an 8.3 percent May jobless rate.

Harriman’s Citifinancial office at 1106 S. Roane St. is now officially OneMain Financial.
The name change became effective July 1. Branch Manager Rhonda Badger said it will not impact the products and services customers have come to know and appreciate.
“We’ll continue to work with each customer, one-on-one, to find a loan option that’s right for them and be here when they need us,” she said. “The new name better fits who we are and what we do.”

Rockwood’s Sonic Drive-In crew is one of top 300 stores in the nation in the Dr Pepper Sonic Games, an annual competition recognizing the top Sonic Drive-ins in the country.

Restaurant workers will learn soon if it is one of the top 48. Those finalists will be whittled down to the coveted top 12, which will participate in September’s Dr Pepper Sonic Games national finals.

“They announce on a weekly basis through July. They do it zone by  zone,” said manager Dwan Garrett of the announcement of who is on the top 48.

Editor’s Note: Readers are cautioned that some names may be the same as, or similar to, other members of the community.

April 1 cases disposed:

Dustin J. Addington, first-offense seat belt 16-17. Dismissed, cost to state. Financial responsibility law. Guilty as charged.

Patrick L. Amans, driver license-address req. within 10 days. Dismissed, cost to state.

Katherine J. Barger, first-offense seat belt 16-17. Traffic ticket paid in full.