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Expanding your spring flower bulb palate beyond the basics is a good way to extend your garden’s flower-power and enjoyment in the spring. One bulb I consider underused in Tennessee is Leucojum aestivum (Zone 4-8). Leucojum is a European and Western Asiatic species perfectly suited for our state.

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Dollar General is excited to announce its new DG Market at 209 N GATEWAY AVE in ROCKWOOD is now open. The new DG Market store format features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry.

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In a strategic alliance initiated in January 2021, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, established themselves as principal partners in the creation of the Tennessee RiverLine — North America’s next great regional trail system, spanning 1.2 million…

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Governor Bill Lee is honoring Kathy Booker of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) for exceptional service to the state with the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award.

Governor Bill Lee proclaimed March 10, 2024 as Tennessee’s Day of Hope. The annual commemoration comes as recent reports highlight Tennessee’s improving rankings in prevalence of behavioral health challenges and access to services.

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A case of alleged financial abuse of an elderly person was presented to the Roane County grand jury last month. The suspect, Lisa Marie Rayfield, was indicted on one count of financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable person. She was booked into the Roane County Jail on the charge on…

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The Kingston Police Department recently took reports of vandalism to facilities at the City Park located at 313 W. Race Street and at the Gravel Pit located at 303 W. Race Street.

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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti recently joined a coalition of 27 state attorneys general in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., (Meta) demanding that Instagram stop monetizing child exploitation content.

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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will hold Spring Turkey Quota Hunts on the Oak Ridge Wildlife Management Area (ORWMA) in April, in cooperation with the Department of Energy, the City of Oak Ridge, TVA and the University of Tennessee. In addition to the appropriate TWRA Hunt Li…

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The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will host its annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m.

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A woman reportedly borrowed a man’s truck and allegedly refused to return it unless she got $500. The Roane County Sheriff’s Office investigated and charged the suspect, Sara Ann Cox, with extortion and theft of a motor vehicle.

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Last month Danny Wright welcomed anyone unhappy with how the Roane County Board of Education is conducting business to pick up a petition and run for a seat on the board.

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the 50 recipients receiving funding through the Infrastructure Planning Grant (IPG) program.

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Smokies Life, formerly Great Smoky Mountains Association, is thrilled to announce Daron K. Roberts as the recipient of its 2024 Steve Kemp Writers’ Residency. During his time in the Smokies, Roberts will explore diverse stories of individuals who spent their prime years building and maintain…

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Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), recently published virtual tours of four park facilities. Tours include T Plant and B Reactor at Hanford and X-10 Graphite Reactor and Y-12 Pilot Plant (Building 9731) at Oak Ridge.

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee celebrated March 2-6 as Read Across America Week and proclaimed it Literacy Month in Tennessee, highlighting the Administration’s continued work to strengthen literacy and prepare young readers for success. Governor Lee partnered with the Governor’s Early Literacy…

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Amanda Cooper was reportedly on the toilet smoking meth while she gave birth last month. The baby didn’t survive and Cooper has been charged with abuse of a corpse.

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The man who assaulted Roane County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Gary Nelson on Dec. 31, 2022, has pleaded guilty. The District Attorney General’s Office said Douglas Cole Suhy of Oakdale pleaded guilty in the case on March 4 to theft over $60,000 and aggravated assault.

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A bill filed by state Rep. Monty Fritts to provide tax relief at the grocery store has been placed behind the budget in the House of Representatives. That’s done to ensure legislation doesn’t become law without funding to pay for it.

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The University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center has launched “Live.Stock,” a live monthly podcast featuring UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) experts and special guests discussing beef and forage-related topics.

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This Volunteer Firefighters Week, local governments statewide encouraged to adopt LOSAP to help recruit, retain volunteers providing firefighting and other emergency services. State matching grant money available to local governments

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Registration is open for The Future of Work Symposium to be held on March 14, 2024, at Roane State Community College. The event will examine what the workforce will look like in the year 2030 and explore future-proofing solutions for a variety of industries.

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It’s almost time to file your 2023 business tax return. Thanks to recent legislation, beginning this year over 100,000 small businesses will no longer be required to file a return and pay this tax.

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Tennessee’s Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Steven Turner, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Forces Headquarters in Nashville, March 3, at 1 p.m.

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Throughout the month of March, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Tennessee Literacy Month, as proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee, spotlighting the Reading 360 initiative and the focus Tennessee’s educators, families, elected officials, and community part…

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Another sting conducted by the Ninth Judicial District Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force has resulted in charges. This time the subject is a 60-year-old Harriman man.

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With tax season in full swing, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) would like to remind Tennesseans of the free IRS-approved filing options that are available to many tax filers.

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A man is facing a murder charge in connection with an overdose death that occurred last year. Billy McLean Jr. died on May 27, 2023. He was 44.

The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference monitors bills pending in the General Assembly that affect the criminal justice system.

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The Roane County Board of Education recently got some dollar amounts on a potential elementary/middle school building plan.

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The local case against Henri Lebronze Ewing may not be over, despite his recent indictment on federal charges.

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Christopher Edward Allen, the TikToker charged with federal sex crimes, has nearly a half dozen alleged victims. Assistant U.S Attorney Jennifer Kolman made that revelation in a motion filed on Tuesday.