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UPDATE: Officials identified the driver as 89-year-old John Andriulli of Oran Zirkle Drive in Kingston. Authorities say Andriulli may have been suffering from a serious medical event prior to losing control of the vehicle. A single-vehicle rollover crash on Roane State Highway near the Kingston and Harriman city limits has …

The Oliver Springs Town Council met Thursday night for the first time in nearly five weeks and was met by a large crowd of concerned citizens, many speaking out against a proposed ordinance that would require permits and fees for the use of town-owned parks and other public amenities. Several …

Photo Courtesy of Anderson County Sheriff’s Department Oak Ridge, TN – A wanted fugitive from Georgia was taken into custody in Oak Ridge following a brief foot chase and struggle with law enforcement officers Sunday evening. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Jose Morales Martinez in the …

Although full details have not yet been released, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday evening that a sheriff’s deputy has been terminated following an internal affairs investigation into alleged policy violations. According to a statement released by the department, officials became aware on May 6 that the deputy had …

Michelle Christopher is stepping away as head coach of the Oliver Springs Lady Bobcats basketball program, closing a remarkable chapter for one of the area’s most respected coaches. Christopher has been part of the Oliver Springs program since 2000, first serving as an assistant before taking over as head coach …

By Deborah Robbins, Roane State Staff Writer Each year, Roane State Community College selects a standout student to receive its highest honor: the President’s Award. Nominations flow in, finalists are carefully chosen, and the announcement is made during Academic Awards Night a few weeks prior to graduation. On April 23, …

Harriman, TN – Roane State Community College will honor the Class of 2026 this weekend with four different commencement ceremonies, having added an additional ceremony this year to better accommodate the growing number of graduates and guests. Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. An afternoon and an evening ceremony …

Clinton, TN – Veterans from across Anderson County are invited to gather once again for a special community Veterans Breakfast honoring those who have served our country. The monthly breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Clinton Community Center, …

Oliver Springs standout Cooper Jones officially signed to continue his football career at Sewanee Tigers on Tuesday, surrounded by family, teammates, coaches, and classmates inside the Oliver Springs gymnasium. Jones, who played linebacker and tight end for the Bobcats, will continue his academic and athletic career at Sewanee: The University …

Rockwood, TN – The Rockwood Police Department has released autopsy findings following the discovery of two deceased individuals during a welfare check earlier this year. According to authorities, officers responded to a home on West Wheeler Street on March 17, where they found the bodies of 60-year-old Terri Meyers and …