Passed away on August 7, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the age of 38. At the center of Ryan’s world was his family. He loved Jenna deeply and treasured the life they built together, but perhaps nothing brought him greater joy than being a dad to Carson and Vivian. Ryan …

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies across Anderson County are preparing to launch a coordinated traffic enforcement campaign following an increase in fatal crashes and serious roadway injuries this summer. Beginning September 17, the Tennessee Highway Patrol will join local police departments and other law enforcement agencies in conducting …

A fast-moving but powerful storm caused substantial damage across portions of Roane County late Tuesday night, with some of the most significant impacts reported on Rockwood’s east side. The storm moved through the area shortly after 11:15 p.m., bringing strong winds and frequent lightning. East Wheeler Street, Douglas Avenue, Patton …

State Representative Ed Butler is calling on Governor Bill Lee to oppose efforts that could bring nuclear waste storage facilities to Tennessee, including potential sites within House District 41. In a letter dated August 10, Butler said multiple constituents have contacted him with concerns about nuclear waste storage. He wrote …

A fusion-energy technology company is making a major investment in Oak Ridge. Kyoto Fusioneering plans to relocate its United States headquarters to the city and invest approximately $46.9 million in Anderson County. The project is expected to create 51 jobs. A major component of the investment will be UNITY-3, a …

From the Norris Bulletin NORRIS, Tenn. — The City of Norris has discontinued its use of a Flock Safety automated license-plate reader that had previously operated near the city’s eastern entrance. According to information published in the August 13 edition of The Norris Bulletin, City Manager Bailey Whited confirmed that …

From the Norris Bulletin NORRIS, Tenn. — A newly presented pavement study estimates that completing road projects across Norris could cost approximately $4.6 million, highlighting a growing gap between the city’s paving needs and the money currently available for repairs. City Manager Bailey Whited presented the pavement condition assessment to …

Allen Edd Best passed away on August 5, 2026, at Zamboanga City Hospital in Zamboanga, Philippines, at the age of 65. Allen was a deeply loved and respected lifelong resident of Roane County, Tennessee. A proud Kingston Yellow Jacket, he was dedicated to both his school and its football program, …

CLINTON, Tenn. — A jury has found Jason Robert Dockery guilty on all charges, including first-degree murder, in the 2023 killing of Shysti Mayberry following a two-week trial in Anderson County.  According to the Seventh Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, the case began on Sept. 12, 2023, when deputies with …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Oak Ridge is playing a central role in a U.S. Department of Energy initiative aimed at transforming former Manhattan Project and Cold War properties into sites for new energy production, advanced manufacturing and private-sector development. DOE’s Office of Environmental Management highlighted the Oak Ridge American Energy …