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(NASHVILLE) — On Friday several new laws will take effect to protect victims of crime and crack down on violent criminals. The changes to Tennessee’s criminal justice system include establishing truth and transparency in criminal sentencing. In addition, other new laws will strengthen penalties for violent offenses to maintain public …

Roane State will host a virtual application session this week, offering one-on-one attention to prospective students as they apply for admission to the college. The Roane State Student Enrollment team has been hosting these Virtual Application Sessions throughout the month of June. The final session for this month will be …

The Roane County Sheriff’s Department is investigating yet another shooting incident which left one man dead, according to sheriff Stockton. Around 5 p.m. today (June 24th) shots were fired at 725 Kessler Mill Road in Harriman and upon arrival one man was found dead from a gunshot wound. The sheriff …

By Bob FowlerRoane State staff writer If Danny Wright hadn’t been cutting a class and playing cards in Roane State’s student lounge, his life would have been very different. “Roane State is the reason I’m in law enforcement,” said Wright, the community college’s new director of public safety and police …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (June 23, 2022) – Beginning June 22, Oak Ridge Public Library will provide COVID-19 PCR tests free of charge to those who have been exposed to COVID, show symptoms of COVID, or are at high risk for complications from COVID. The tests are available Mondays, Tuesdays, and …

(NASHVILLE) – Tennessee’s new $52.8 billion budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year is among a host of new laws that will go into effect on July 1. This budget continues lawmakers’ record of low taxes and fiscal responsibility. The no-debt, balanced budget appropriates over $280 million in new tax cuts …

As reported in last week’s Norris Bulletin, City Council voted on first reading at their June 13th meeting to approve a City budget that includes water and sewer rate increases. Under the proposed budget, sewer rates will go up by 25%, while water rates will go up by 10%. This …

Friday, June 24, 5:00 p.m. – City Manager Hiring Plan – City Council is meeting to develop a selection and hiring plan to fill the City Manager position.Friday, June 24, 6:00 p.m. – Budget Ordinance Public Hearing – This meeting will allow residents to provide input on the proposed FY2023 budget, including …

ROANE COUNTY, TN – On Tuesday, June 28, the public is invited to Meet the Candidates at Roane State Community College’s O’Brien Theater.  Beginning at 6 pm, the forum will provide an opportunity to hear from the County-wide and State-wide offices in three sessions.  Beginning at 6 pm, hear from …

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department has now released the names of the inmates who escaped custody on Sunday. Rose Phillips, 47, Clinton Rose Phillips (47) – Clinton, TN Underlying charges – Failure to Appear, Child Support Attachment, Manufacture/Deliver/Sell/Possession of Methamphetamine Kristie Craig, 49, Rocky Top Kristie Craig (49) – Rocky …