Dr. E. Scott Sills was sentenced earlier this month to 15 years to life in a California prison for murdering his wife.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and partner agencies will host the third annual Food Waste Prevention Week April 1-7.
Tennessee’s Opioid Abatement Council is releasing its first ever community grants totaling $80,936,057. Programs funded through the grants will support work in response to opioid addiction throughout Tennessee for up to three years.
The spirit of volunteerism and community engagement thrives in the State of Tennessee, and the nonprofit community is leading the charge. In recognition of their outstanding commitment to fostering volunteer involvement, Volunteer Tennessee recognized a nonprofit from each of the state’s Gra…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee was joined by legislative leadership and music industry professionals as he signed the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, first-of-its-kind legislation updating Tennessee’s Protection of Personal Rights law to include protections or songwriters, p…
Yager welcomes ‘Doctor of the Day’ Dabs
On Saturday, March 23, at approximately 6:13 p.m., a motorcycle traveling southbound on South Illinois Avenue (State Route 62) at the Bethel Valley Road overpass struck another vehicle and left the roadway. The motorcyclist died at the scene.
Roane County had 71 overdose deaths in 2023. Things are looking better in 2024 so far.
FROZEN HEAD — Five runners finished the Barkley Marathons last week at Frozen Head State Park.
Pastel blooms sprinkle scenic views, new music festivals pump up the rhythm, and experiences like night moon hikes, art installations, food fests, rooftop parties and unique places to stay excite this season. Here’s what’s new and happening this spring in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is excited to announce that applications are open for a new, multi-million dollar behavioral health scholarship program.
Governor Bill Lee issued a proclamation honoring farmers and foresters as part of state and national Agriculture Day activities today. Tennessee farmers, foresters, agriculture officials, legislators, 4-H members, FFA members, and citizens celebrated with “Ag Day on the Hill” in downtown Nashville.
On Saturday, March 16, the Watts Bar Lake Association (WBLA) hosted its Annual Spring Cleanup, which proved to be a productive day for the 77 participants who took part. Together, they gathered 86 tires and various trash items, amounting to more than 13,500 pounds in total. Those interested …
Roane State will host the first Academic Festival since 2019 on Friday, March 22, at the community college’s Roane County Campus in Harriman. The annual event was halted in 2020 due to COVID precautions but is back for 2024 with a number of updates.
Yager meets with Roane County Republican Women
The Roane County Board of Education approved a two-year contract extension for Director of Schools Russell Jenkins during its regular meeting on March 19.
GATLINBURG — In the first year since Great Smoky Mountains National Park launched the Park it Forward program, the park generated over $10 million in recreation fee revenue, which includes parking tag sales and camping fees. The park is using this money to improve visitor safety, increase pa…
Safety concerns about the April 8 solar eclipse prompted Director of Schools Russell K. Jenkins to recommend students get out of school early that day.
Drivers who travel Melton Lake Drive can expect delays beginning Tuesday, March 26, while Oak Ridge Public Works crews conduct shoulder maintenance, weather permitting.
On March 18, at approximately 2046 hours (8:46 p.m.), officers with the Kingston Police Department arrived at the Rocky Top Market located at 935 E. Race St. in reference to a call of an unconscious person.
People in need of emergency aid in Roane County can text 911 for help. However, officials still prefer people to call if it doesn’t jeopardize their safety.
The Roane County Commission didn’t consider Ean Brandon’s rezoning request during its March meeting.
The patrol cruiser assigned to Roane County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Gary Nelson was struck by another vehicle on Interstate 40 earlier this month. Chief Deputy Tim Hawn said Nelson wasn’t injured in the incident.
Legislation that would allow illegal immigrants convicted of violent crimes in Tennessee to receive life in prison without parole advanced out of the Criminal Justice Subcommittee this week.
The Roane County Commission selected Robert Herrell to fill the vacant school board seat in District 5/6.
Jacob Sullivan, a 24-year-old Davidson County man, was charged in Roane County Criminal Court with 51 counts of especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and three counts of statutory rape. He signed a waiver of trial and request for acceptance of a guilty plea in the case on March 4.
“Persecution of Uyghurs in China” will be the topic of the second in the four-part series of presentations in the 2024 “Our American Roots: An Exploration of Cultures” program that will be held on Tuesday, Mar 26, in Oak Ridge.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held March 15 honoring President Andrew Jackson on what would have been his 257th birthday at Jackson’s home, The Hermitage, outside Nashville. During the ceremony, Col. Linda Kieser, Tennessee’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Human Resources, spoke about the seventh …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will preview its recommendations for the 2024-25 hunting and trapping seasons at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission’s March 21-22 meeting at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. Thursday committee meetings begin at 1 p.m. while full commis…
Frozen Head State Park’s annual Jr. Trout Tournament returns Saturday, March 30.
Reversing diabetes seminar begins on Monday nights from 6-8 p.m. starting April 8 through May 13, presented by RN Kathy Kleinsmith at Fellowship Hall at Roane Community SDA Church, 336 Patton Lane, Harriman.
Seven Tennessee state parks will offer Easter Sunday meals March 31, and several parks across the state will host other events leading up to Easter.
Volunteer Tennessee proudly unveiled a new Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) logo that reflects the state’s vibrant volunteer spirit. Samuel Scott, a student at Union University, designed the logo as part of a statewide design contest.
Roane State’s Powers|Brown Art Gallery held a special reception in January to honor an artist, not only for her talent, but also for her connection to a cherished professor at the college.
In the world of Tennessee whiskey, a new narrative is unfolding. From the hallowed grounds of storied distilleries to the forefront of innovation, a number of remarkable Tennessee women not only shaped the landscape of one of America’s most iconic industries but also shattered glass ceilings…
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.
TVA will be pulling a new fiber line across the Emory River at mile 5 on Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15.
Tennessee State Parks announced the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at seven state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with the wheelchairs to 12.
The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, has announced the Tennessee Wars Commission Grant Fund recipients for Fiscal Year 2024.
The Tennessee Water Resources Research Center, affiliated with University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is partnering with the UT Institute of Agriculture, Tennessee Tech University and the University of Memphis to implement a statewide university-utility partnership to help small and disadvantag…
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.
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…
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.
Joshua Aikens was convicted of first-degree murder for his role in the death of Robert Quenton McCullough in the fall of 2020.
Big South Fork NRRA will receive $3,052,000 in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to mitigate abandoned mine drainage, close open mine portals, implement invasive plant management and control feral swine.
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…
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…