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Wartburg, TN – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann visited several East Tennessee counties Thursday, announcing that $2.5 million has been included in a federal appropriations bill for a Highway 62 improvement project in Morgan County. During a stop in Wartburg, Fleischmann said the funding was secured through his work on the House …

Kingston, TN – The Roane County Property Assessor’s Office is accepting applications for a Property Assessment Clerk. The position provides administrative support for the property assessment process. Responsibilities include maintaining property records, processing documents, assisting the public with assessment-related questions and ensuring property information remains accurate and current. The job …

Clinton, TN – Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank has announced an opening for a county representative to serve on the Mountain Valley Economic Opportunity Authority. The nonprofit authority works with the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency to administer Community Services Block Grant programs addressing employment, housing, nutrition and emergency crisis …

City of Norris Administrative Assistant Christina Huskie has received the 2026 Customer Service Award of Excellence from the Kentucky-Tennessee Section of the American Water Works Association. Huskie has worked for the city for five years and plays a central role in utility billing and customer assistance. Her duties include helping …

Students at Clinton High School have a new space for hands-on engineering, manufacturing and robotics education. The school has opened its Future Makers Lab following the conversion of a former agriculture shop into an advanced technical-training facility. The project was completed through a partnership involving 3M and Heart of America. …

After years of planning and delays, a new concrete sidewalk is being installed along Norris Square in front of Norris Middle School. The Norris City Council approved a $33,077 contract with Tri-Star Contracting of East Tennessee at its July 13 meeting. The Clinton-based company submitted the lowest of 15 bids …

An hours-long standoff at a Kingston motel ended Tuesday with two people in custody and no reported serious injuries. Kingston Police officers and detectives went to the Super 8 Motel at 905 North Kentucky Street on July 28 while investigating a counterfeiting operation spanning several counties. Officers were also searching …

Roane State and TCAT Harriman are sponsoring a Homeschool Information Session for prospective students and their families this summer at Roane State’s main campus in Harriman. The event will be held August 4, 2026, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. ET inside the Vann Student Center (Dunbar Building). Presentations and informational tables will …

The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department has announced updated operating hours and several special events as the Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool prepares to close for the summer. Beginning Monday, July 27, the pool will be closed on Mondays for the remainder of the season, including July 27, August 3 …

The Oak Ridge Police Department is accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy. The program is designed to help residents learn more about police procedures, officer training and the department’s role in the community. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6 until 9 p.m., beginning August 27 …