MORGAN COUNTY, Tenn. — Russell Johnson has formally requested the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a correctional officer at the Morgan County Correctional Complex. In a release, Johnson said the request follows consultation with Ken Yager, who represents Morgan County, along with Tom …

 OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 9, 2026) – The City of Oak Ridge invites the community to its Touch-a-Truck event on Wednesday, April 22, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in A.K. Bissell Park.  This free, family-friendly event gives kids and adults alike the chance to see, touch, and explore the city’s …

HARRIMAN, Tenn. — The Harriman Utility Board recently honored longtime employee JB Aycock as he begins his retirement following more than three decades of service. Aycock began his career with HUB in 1991 as a laborer and spent many years working in the Right-of-Way Department as a tree trimmer. In …

ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — The Rockwood Public Library is announcing its Spring Book Sale, happening now through April 30 at the library on North Front Street. Shoppers can find great bargains on a wide variety of books, with selections available for all ages and interests. Library officials are also reminding patrons …

WARTBURG, Tenn. — Students in Morgan County got a powerful reminder today about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. The Wartburg Police Department joined several local emergency agencies for a mock crash event at Wartburg High School, designed to show students the real-life consequences of dangerous decisions behind the …

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — Fire crews responded to a reported explosion and fire late Wednesday night at a home in East Roane County. Emergency responders, including Midtown Fire and East Roane County fire personnel, were dispatched to a residence on Orchard Road, off Old Roane Street, after reports of a …

KINGSTON, Tenn. — Four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Kingston. The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. on Roane State Highway within the city limits, between Bluff Road and Swan Pond Road. According to Kingston Police Captain Tony Guy, the crash involved four vehicles, and four …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Cross Boundary and Tuition Applications for enrollment in Oak Ridge Schools are available for download and submission now through Thursday, April 30, 2026. Students interested in cross boundary or tuition enrollment must submit an application via email to artinker@ortn.edu and amoore@ortn.edu. All questions regarding the tuition and/or cross boundary application …

 OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Oak Ridge Schools is currently accepting Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 school year and is excited to welcome incoming Kindergarten families to upcoming Kindergarten Events.  Upcoming School-Specific Kindergarten Events • Glenwood: May 14 – ORS Preschool visit to GlenwoodMay 21 – Kindergarten Kick Off for future students …

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — An investigation involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Rockwood Police Department has led to the arrest of a man connected to a shooting earlier this week. Authorities say the incident happened April 1 at a home on North Trinity Avenue. The victim was seriously …