CLINTON, Tenn. (March 23, 2026) — A former Oak Ridge police officer has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from misconduct while on duty. Zachary D. Gauthier, 35, entered a guilty plea Monday to 23 counts of official misconduct, a Class E felony. According to court officials, Gauthier received …

Public invited to see behind the scenes of veterinary medicine Everyone is invited to the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Open House, which will be held in Knoxville on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and family friendly. Image courtesy UTIA. …

ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — A Rockwood Civil Service Board meeting scheduled for March 24 to hear an appeal from a former police officer has been canceled. City Administrator Becky Ruppe confirmed the cancellation, stating that the hearing regarding former officer Charles Haubrich’s termination will be postponed. According to Ruppe, City Attorney …

ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — Rockwood Police have released the identities of two individuals found deceased inside a residence on West Wheeler Street following a welfare check. According to authorities, officers responded on the evening of March 17, 2026, to the 400 block of West Wheeler Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered two …

KINGSTON, Tenn. — A late-night pursuit that began in Rhea County came to an end in Kingston after a suspect vehicle struck a police cruiser and was stopped using a tactical maneuver. According to Kingston Police, Central Dispatch issued a BOLO around 11:04 p.m. on March 18 for a vehicle …

ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — Emergency responders were called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash early this morning on Walker Avenue, just off East Wheeler Street. Rockwood Police, Fire Department, and EMS responded after a vehicle reportedly struck a tree that had fallen across the road. According to sources at the …

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is extending congratulations — and a heartfelt goodbye — to Aaron Evans as he begins his new position as Police Chief in Caryville. Evans has served as Chief of Corrections for the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office over the past several years, providing steady leadership and …

Roane State Foundation will open its annual student scholarship application window on March 15, 2026. Students must have all information submitted by May 31, 2026, to qualify for awards that will apply to the 2026-2027 academic year. By applying for a scholarship through the Foundation, students have the opportunity to compete for hundreds …

CLINTON – Anderson County’s new fire marshal, Jeremy Wade, is officially on the job and working to grow the county’s fire services. “We are so excited to have found Jeremy,” County Mayor Terry Frank said. “He has a lot of great experience and a long, successful history in this field.  …

CLINTON, Tenn. – Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening at a Clinton motel. According to the Clinton Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 6:27 p.m. on March 15 to the Super 8 Motel at 720 Park Place after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, …