Graduation season is almost here.
The Roane County Board of Education heard from a student on the library books controversy during its March meeting.
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is looking for feedback as it begins to study the effectiveness and efficiency of Tennessee’s Retail Accountability Program (RAP).
On Wednesday, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office issued the following warning to consumers regarding the upcoming solar eclipse:
To reduce wildland fire risk, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division is required through May 15 for all open burning where local restrictions do not apply.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded the contract for the US 27 landscaping project in Hamilton County to Stansell Electric Company, Inc. of Knoxville, Tennessee for $3,037,034.65.
The qualifying deadline for the Aug. 1 election is next week. Candidates wanting to run must have their paperwork in by noon on Thursday, April 4.
Are you, or someone you know, 15-18 years old and interested in a summer job at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area or Obed Wild & Scenic River? Applications are being accepted from youth in McCreary County in Kentucky and Fentress, Morgan, Scott Counties in Tennessee for…
The UT Gardens, Knoxville, is thrilled to celebrate the arrival of spring with a Spectacular Spring Plant Sale filled with beautiful, functional plants for gardeners to enhance their green spaces. Visit the garden on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. to shop from an expertly curate…
State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) announced he successfully secured $1 million in Governor Bill Lee’s 2024-2025 proposed budget amendment for Watts Bar Utility District to provide water and sewer services to South Roane County. The $1 million would close the deal for the $5.19 million pro…
Ford Little has been named to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. A Knoxville native, he will represent Commission District 2 which consists of 11 counties. His appointment runs through February 2029.
A student at Harriman Middle School found himself choking on a cupcake during dismissal time on Feb. 7. The way teachers Jessica Langley and Victoria Henley responded to the situation didn’t go unnoticed.
Roane County Schools CTE Director Cindy Lockett was recognized at the March 19 Board of Education meeting for receiving the Pioneer Award. The Pioneer Award was established to recognize CTE directors who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in their county and at the state or national leve…
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…
The Roane County Board of Education recognized its 2022-23 Reward Schools during its meeting on March 19. Five schools — Kingston Elementary, Midway Elementary, Ridge View Elementary, Cherokee Middle and Midway Middle — earned the designation.
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.