CLINTON, Tenn. — Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank has announced the launch of a new county newsletter aimed at keeping residents informed about local government news, events, and initiatives. Frank said the newsletter is something she has wanted to offer for a long time and noted that improving both internal …

Pictured (L-R) are Roane State President Chris Whaley, Ann and Oscar “Pepe” Perron, and TBR Director of Legislation and Advancement Patrick Boggs. A Cumberland County couple instrumental to the growth and success of Roane State’s Diane and Jay Brown Campus in Crossville have been honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in …

KINGSTON, Tenn. — Two people were taken into custody Friday afternoon following an investigation by the Kingston Police Department. According to police, Chief Jim Washam observed suspicious activity around 1:15 p.m. at a home on Rosedale Avenue that has previously generated complaints of possible narcotics activity. Officers say a woman …

Officials with the City of Oak Ridge, members of the Industrial Development Board, Roane County leaders, and representatives from Orano gathered Friday to finalize a major land agreement tied to a new nuclear project. During a ceremony held at the William J. Wilcox K-25 Interpretive Center, officials signed documents transferring …

Roane State’s Respiratory Care Program achieved a historic victory at the 2026 Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care (TSRC) Sputum Bowl, dominating the statewide competition held this year in Gatlinburg. Facing off against other top respiratory therapy teams, Roane State students delivered a series of outstanding performances that culminated in a decisive …

The Anderson County Employee Insurance Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Thursday, April 9. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. in Room 118A of the Anderson County Courthouse in Clinton. No agenda details have been released at this time.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. –  The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) recently completed a major project that modernized security at the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) while reducing the area within the site’s high-security zone. The effort, known as the West End Protected Area Reduction (WEPAR) Project, formally achieved full beneficial …

A man wanted on serious charges has been taken into custody in Roane County. Authorities say 42-year-old James Dustin Jenkins was arrested without incident. The operation was led by the Anderson County 7th Judicial Task Force, with assistance from multiple agencies, including the Oak Ridge Police Department, Roane County Sheriff’s …

Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties is inviting the community to an evening of mystery, entertainment, and giving back. Tickets are now on sale for “Terroir: Uncorked,” a murder mystery fundraiser set to take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Oak Ridge. The interactive production is set in California’s …

MEDIC Regional Blood Center says it is dealing with low inventory levels for several blood types and is asking eligible donors to give as soon as possible. According to MEDIC, supplies of O positive and O negative blood are low, while B negative is at a critically low level. To …