MORGAN COUNTY, Tenn. — A tragic incident in Morgan County has left a 7-year-old boy dead, and his father now facing multiple charges. According to information reported by WECO Radio, deputies with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded Thursday to a home on …

ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — Emergency crews responded to a camper fire Friday afternoon on Clymarsville Road. According to Rockwood Fire Captain Tim Robinson, firefighters and police were dispatched around 12:30 p.m. to a camper that was fully engulfed in flames upon arrival. Officials say the camper was being used for storage …

By Maria Brockmeyer, Legal Aid Society According to the IRS, approximately one-quarter of Americans wait until the last few weeks before the deadline to file their tax returns. If you’re among that group, this year’s deadline of April 15 might be coming up faster than you realize. With the passage of the One …

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities responded to two separate crashes Thursday afternoon in Roane County, including one that left a vehicle overturned. The first crash happened around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of East Evans Street and South Kingston Avenue in Kingston. Police say a female driver traveling southbound in …

HARRIMAN, Tenn. — The Roane County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2026 “Meet the Candidates” event this evening. The event gives voters a chance to hear directly from candidates running for offices across Roane County ahead of early voting, which begins April 15th. It will be held tonight at …

ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating after a woman was shot late Wednesday night in Rockwood. The incident was reported around 8:30 p.m., with emergency crews responding to the scene. Initial reports indicate the shooting happened on West Rockwood Street, though there are also indications it may have occurred on …

OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. — A coaching move that would have brought a veteran football coach to East Tennessee is no longer happening. Blountstown High School head coach Brad Waggoner has decided to remain in Florida after previously accepting the head coaching position at Oliver Springs High School. Waggoner had announced …

CLINTON, Tenn. — The Museum of Appalachia has announced the return of its signature fundraising event, the annual Barn Dance, set for Friday, June 19, 2026. The popular event will feature dinner, live and silent auctions, along with wagon rides, live music, square dancing, and more. Organizers say proceeds from …

Oak Ridge, TN — April 2, 2026 — CASA of the Tennessee Heartland invites the community to an evening of connection, entertainment, and impact at Uncork & Unwind, a fundraising event supporting advocacy for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 6:00 PM to …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 2, 2026) – City of Oak Ridge officials will join the Oak Ridge Environmental Quality Advisory Board (EQAB) at Oak Ridge’s 41st Annual Arbor Day Observance on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. The celebration will take place at Linden Elementary School, 700 Robertsville Rd, …