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Updated 11:03pm with a statement from Anderson County Schools: James T. Idles, 34, was arrested by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department today and was booked into the Anderson County Jail around 3:40pm on several counts of Sexual Battery. According to jail records he was released around 5:40pm. He was charged …
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Greenbrier Area Reopened at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that the Greenbrier area of the park reopened to all public use at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7. The area has been closed since January 11 to replace the Ramsey Prong bridge and the Porters Creek culvert. Construction crews were able to complete the …
Read More »MEDIC Regional Blood Center Emergency Appeal for Blood Donors
MEDIC Regional Blood Center has an immediate, critical need for: O Positive Blood Type A Positive Blood Type A Negative Blood Type B Positive Blood Type MEDIC has low inventory levels for: B Negative Blood Type All May 7 donors will receive a $10 E-Gift Card, MEDIC Shirt, and Texas …
Read More »TENNESSEE STATE FAIR DEBUTS NEW 2021 LOCATION
NASHVILLE — When agricultural fair season rolls around this year, the Tennessee State Fair will make history by taking place in conjunction with the Wilson County Fair. “In partnership with Wilson County and Wilson County Promotions, the Tennessee State Fair will be one of the largest and strongest in the …
Read More »The TSSAA Recognizes 3-Sport Athletes from the Tri-County Area
Anderson Co. High SchoolAbigail Montgomery Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Track and FieldColin Moody Boys’ Cross Country, Soccer, Boys’ Track and FieldJaylynn Bullock Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Softball, Girls’ VolleyballKaleb Livingston Boys’ Cross Country, Football, SoccerMorgan Clark Baseball, Boys’ Basketball, FootballStone Cummins Football, Boys’ Track and Field, Wrestling Campbell Co. …
Read More »Anderson County launches Adopt-A-Road Program
CLINTON – Anderson County Government spends thousands of dollars in grant funding each year in its efforts to combat unsightly litter on county roadways. Now, there’s a new avenue for citizen volunteers to help in that effort. The Anderson County Adopt-A-Road Program is similar to the State of Tennessee’s Adopt-A-Highway …
Read More »Abrams Falls Trail Rehabilitation Begins May 10
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a Trails Forever rehabilitation project in Cades Cove will begin next week on Abrams Falls Trail. The trail and associated parking areas will be closed May 10, 2021, through November 10, 2021, excluding federal holidays, on Monday mornings at 7:00 a.m. through …
Read More »Rainbow Falls Trail Temporarily Closed for Two Weeks for Bridge Replacement
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials will implement a temporary, weekday closure of Rainbow Falls Trail for two weeks to accommodate the replacement of a foot-log bridge approximately two miles from the trailhead. The area will be closed weekly on Monday through Thursday from May 10 through May 20. The …
Read More »Harriman Temperance Building Repairs Discussed But No Action Taken
The historic Harriman Temperance building was the focus in the City of Harriman’s council agenda Tuesday. Repairs of the old structure downtown, a landmark for the city, is aging and in desperate need of major repairs. Mayor Wayne Best wants to repair the building and get it restored but the …
Read More »General Assembly approves legislation to increase the number of primary care physicians in Tennessee’s rural communities
NASHVILLE — A bill designed to increase the number of primary care physicians in Tennessee’s rural communities was approved by the General Assembly today. Senate Bill 298, sponsored by Senator Richard Briggs (R-Knoxville), establishes residency opportunities focusing on family practice, general pediatrics, internal medicine and psychiatry to provide medical and …
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