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The Tennessee Highway Patrol released the name of the man who died in a wreck around 1pm on Tuesday (October 19, 2021) on Decatur Highway, (Hwy 58) south of Kingston. William Lemmond, 71, of Knoxville was killed when his 2016 Ford Focus was struck by a 2018 Tractor Trailer driven …

Photo by Dudley Evans Emergency responders were sent around 1pm today to a two vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer vs. car collision. Law enforcement and fire officials at the scene did confirm there was a fatality in the car that was allegedly T-boned at the intersection south of Kingston on …

One person died after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Oak Ridge Turnpike at Wisconsin Avenue late Monday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2021. (Submitted photo) The victim has been identified as Steven D. Hinson of Georgia. The crash remains under investigation and no other details will be released at this …

The Roane County Commission, after an amendment to the original resolution, earmarked or set aside an estimated 13 cents of the property tax rate, that will come off of the counties debt service next year in June, was passed last night at the commission meeting. The amendment by county commissioner …

Jennifer Stone, scholarship chair for the Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association, hands a check from the trade association to Roane State Professor Dr. Sylvia Pastor, who oversees the community college’s involvement in the “Lab-In-A-Box” initiative. From left: Bill Moore, executive director of ETEBA; Stone; Barry Stephenson of Materials & …

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Steven D. Hinson of Georgia. The crash remains under investigation and no other details will be released at this time. Anyone with information that may help investigators is asked to call ORPD at (865) 425-4399. Crime tips can also be submitted online at …

Roane State’s vice president for institutional effectiveness, planning, and student success initiatives has been invited by the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) to participate in the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute (CTLI). Karen Brunner will join 31 other leaders from higher education, K-12 education, government, business, and nonprofit organizations in …

UPDATE: There were three occupants in a vehicle that went to a residence on T. Cooper Road in Lancing. An altercation took place and gun shots were exchanged. Two of the Three occupants were struck by .410 shotgun pellets. Both drove themselves to the hospital. The occupant that was struck …

(Oak Ridge, Tenn.) – The Oak Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Slow Down Tennessee.” During October 15 – 29, Oak Ridge Police will increase education and enforcement efforts to help reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide. The public is encouraged …

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Roane County Emergency Communications District of Roane County, Tennessee will meet in open and public session at the 911 Center Administrative Office (4390 Roane State Highway, Rockwood, TN) at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 21, 2021, for the …