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Roane County Sheriff’s Department Captain B.J. Walker has been fired during a TBI investigation. Walker reportedly bought and had in his possession a Polaris RZR that was stolen. No further information regarding the incident was released as the case remains active. Walker served the sheriff’s office since late 2008. Sheriff …

According to Roane Sheriff Jack Stockton, the body of a man was found in his car at the small Caney Creek Boat ramp access area near Joiner Hollow Road this morning. The sheriff stated that the body has been taken for an autopsy, after being discovered there by his girlfriend. …

The Oliver Springs Town Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 7pm, has been canceled. The Town Council will not meet again this year, the next scheduled meeting is for January 7, 2021.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2020) – The City of Oak Ridge has named Travis Solomon as its new Fire Chief. Solomon, who previously served as Oak Ridge Fire Department (ORFD) Fire Marshal, has served as Interim Fire Chief since former Chief Darryl Kerley’s departure in August. He begins this …

The Roane County Board of Education will meet in a normal monthly meeting tonight at the Harriman High School Auditorium at 7pm. BBB Communications will once again be there and stream this meeting live on our website, our Facebook page www.facebook.com/bbbtv12, our YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/bbbtv12) and on Twitter (www.twitter.com/BradJonesBBBTV). As …

The Roane County Sheriff’s Office made a second arrest in connection with the death of Robert Quenton McCullough. His decomposed body was discovered in an abandoned mobile home in the Oakdale area of Morgan County two weeks ago. Authorities say McCullough had been beaten and his hands and feet bound …

This joint media release is intended to convey our unanimous agreement and to provide notice to the public at large and those involved in different capacities with the State and County courts within Anderson County. While the courts remain open to discharge any Constitutionally required function, after the close of …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2020) – All City of Oak Ridge administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Additional closures and adjustment to City services and facilities are listed below: Household Trash and Recycling Collection:Pick-ups will run on a …

By Bob Fowler Roane State staff writer Roane State student Barry Floyd was twice on the frontlines of war as a Navy Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman. He says some of the experiences during his service left mental scars. Now, he’s helping others cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), …

From our news partners at 1057news.com The Roane County Sheriff’s Department processed two individuals into the jail Thursday night. Casey Lee Ridenour, age 21, is charged with second degree murder and abuse of a corpse. He is being held on just over a half million dollar bond and is scheduled …