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Governor Haslam speaks out against numerous gun bills as several key bills fail to advance in house and senate committees. Nashville – In today’s combative political environment, it is refreshing to see members of both parties standing up for common sense gun laws. Over the last few days, Governor Haslam has …

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Tracy Trott today announced that state troopers will increase visibility and traffic safety enforcement efforts during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. The 48-hour traffic safety campaign will begin at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, March 17 and conclude at midnight, Wednesday, March 18. “St. Patrick’s …

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announce the spring opening schedule for park facilities for the 2015 season. Campgrounds and secondary roads will begin opening Friday, March 13. The schedule follows Roads – Secondary Roads are scheduled to open as follows: Forge Creek Road will open on March 6; Clingmans …

Advanced Materials Manufacturer to Invest $313 Million, Create 620 Jobs OAK RIDGE—Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd along with CVMR officials today announced the company will establish its global headquarters in Roane County. CVMR is moving all of its current operations from Toronto, Canada …

Today in History Today is March 13th, the 72nd day of 2015. There are 293 days left in the year. On today’s holiday list we find today is Donald Duck Day, Earmuff Day, Good Samaritan Involvement Day, K-9 Veterans Day, Ken Day, National Coconut Torte Day, and National Open An …

Today is March 12th, the 71th day of 2015. There are 294 days left in the year. On today’s holiday list we find today is Girl Scout Day, National Baked Scallops Day, and World Kidney Day 1664 – 1st naturalization act in American colonies 1664 – New Jersey becomes a …

By: Chris Phillips, director of Accounts and Budgets, and Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank We recently finished our Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, and we wanted to share a snapshot of Anderson County’s financial health.  While there are many factors that go into …

Richard Clark Leads New Combined Unit KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A life-long educator, Richard Clark is dedicating his career to giving young people in Tennessee every opportunity to grow and succeed. It starts as early as the fourth grade and continues through the college years. Clark recently started work at the …

Two persons have been arrested on separate, unrelated cases of child sexual abuse after indictments by the Anderson County Grand Jury. Gerald Wayne Condon, 44, of Maryville, and Roger Dale Lindsay, 50, of Clinton, were charged after two investigations by the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Unit. Gerald Wayne Condon was indicted …

Today is March 11th, the 70th day of 2015. There are 295 days left in the year. On today’s holiday list we find today is Dream Day, Johnny Appleseed Day, Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day, and Registered Dietitian Day 1665 – NY approves new code guaranteeing Protestants religious rights 1779 – …