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CLINTON, Tenn. – The Clinton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early yesterday morning on North Charles Seivers Boulevard. According to police, officers were called to the scene around 6:52 a.m. near the Bland Road area after reports of a two-vehicle collision. Preliminary findings indicate that a …

KINGSTON, Tenn. — Roane County leaders met this week with state officials to address growing safety concerns along the Interstate 40 corridor, a critical transportation route serving local communities and major national security facilities. The meeting, hosted by Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston), included Roane County Executive Wade Creswell, County Commissioners Ben …

 Oak Ridge, TN — Jawrell Cook, United States Army veteran, business owner, and longtime community leader, has announced his candidacy for Anderson County Commission, District Eight, in the May 5, 2026 Republican Primary.  A proud graduate of Oak Ridge High School and the University of Tennessee, where he earned a …

The Roane County Commission will meet Monday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. at the courthouse in Kingston, where commissioners are expected to vote on a joint resolution urging state transportation officials to address safety concerns along Interstate 40 and connecting state routes throughout Roane County. The proposed resolution, developed in …

OAK RIDGE — The City of Oak Ridge Department of Recreation and Parks has opened team registration for its Spring 2026 adult softball leagues. The season will include a men’s league playing Monday evenings and both recreational and competitive co-ed leagues playing Tuesday evenings. Thursday nights will be used for …

By State Senator Ken Yager (submitted) February 27, 2026 Week 6 of the General Assembly has come to a close, and the Senate took up several important measures that will have a direct impact on communities across our state. From strengthening disaster relief resources and advancing rural health care initiatives …

 OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (February 27, 2026) – The 28th annual water quality report is now available for viewing on the City of Oak Ridge website. The direct link to the report is oakridgetn.gov/waterqualityreport.  Also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, it was mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in …

Meeting to be held in Mt. Juliet February 27, 2026 The March 4 Board of Control meeting will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Mt. Juliet (1980 Providence Parkway, Mt. Juliet, TN). The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. The Board will examine enrollment collection options for the 2027-2029 …

Roane State and Pellissippi State are sponsoring a Homeschool Information Session for prospective students and their families this spring at Roane State’s Oak Ridge Campus. The event will be held March 2, 2026, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. ET inside the Goff Building. Presentations will occur in Room 107 and …

NASHVILLE, TN — Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) today announced he will not seek re-election to the Tennessee State Senate in 2026, concluding a legislative career spanning nearly five decades. “It has been the honor of my life to represent the people of my community and serve the people of Tennessee. It is …