A 21-year-old man is in custody following a late-night police pursuit in Rockwood. Police say officers attempted to stop a moped shortly before 11 p.m., but the driver refused, leading to a short chase along Winchester Street and into the Blackjack Road area. The pursuit ended when the moped was …

The Anderson County Health Council will meet on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at noon. The meeting will be held at the Anderson County Health Department, located at 710 North Main Street in Clinton. The public meeting notice was issued by the Tennessee Department of Health East Tennessee Region and the …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Firefighters in Oak Ridge are sharpening their skills to better protect homes in areas where neighborhoods meet wooded terrain. The Oak Ridge Fire Department recently completed specialized training focused on responding to fires in the Wildland Urban Interface, or WUI — areas where natural vegetation and …

Roane State was recently awarded $249,847 in Nuclear Equipment Funding (NEF) grants by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to support the expansion of nuclear education and workforce training programs. Nuclear Equipment Funding provides non-recurring grants of up to $250,000 for eligible institutions to purchase advanced training equipment. THEC is distributing a …

NORRIS, Tenn. — Students from Norris Middle School are bringing home an impressive list of honors after competing in the Tennessee Technology Student Association (TSA) State Competition. School officials say the group showcased strong performances across a wide range of STEM-focused events, highlighting both technical skill and teamwork. In STEM …

Left to Right: Rob Cumming, Bebe Williams-Combs, Jennifer Justus, Brenda Gray Yarnell, Jamie Justus, Matt Kirkpatrick A $1,000 donation has been presented to Norris Middle School by the Wednesday Club in honor of longtime educator Judy Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick, who passed away in 2025, served the school for more than 30 …

The Norris Little Theatre is encouraging community members to support its upcoming production of The Red Velvet Cake War, as advance ticket sales have been slower than expected. Founded in 1937, the theatre is one of the oldest active organizations in Norris and has long served as a cultural hub …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 23, 2026) — A portion of the Melton Lake Greenway will be temporarily closed as the City of Oak Ridge begins scheduled maintenance work next month. Officials with the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, working alongside the Public Works Department, say improvements will take place …

KINGSTON — The Roane County Board of Education is scheduled to meet Thursday evening, April 23, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the district’s main office building at the corner of Bluff Road and Highway 70 in Kingston. Board members will begin by reviewing and approving previous …

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Beginning May 4, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Bullhead Trail from Monday through Thursday each week, excluding federal holidays, through November 19. During this time, the park will continue the rehabilitation of the Bullhead Trail in partnership with Friends of the Smokies.   Hikers are welcome to hike Bullhead Trail Friday through Sunday and on federal holidays. The park plans to reopen …