Its hard to believe that another regular season high school football season has come and gone. But here we are starting the new 5 week season of high school football that we call the playoffs. A few notes about the playoffs that fans need to know about. First, all games …
Read More »SHERIFF BARKER APPOINTED TO STATE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Anderson County Sheriff, Russell Barker, was recently appointed to the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association (TSA) Legislative Committee. Sheriff Barker joins a handful of Tennessee Sheriffs who play a significant role in legislation that directly impacts the men and women in uniform. Additionally, the legislative committee is tasked with working with State …
Read More »FREE FLU SHOT EVENTS PLANNED NOVEMBER 9TH TO “FIGHTFLUTN”
Anderson County Health hosting events in the area. Clinton, Tenn. – Anderson County Health Department will hold special “FightFluTN” events November 9 to provide flu shots at no charge to increase the number of people vaccinated against influenza in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health urges all Tennesseans ages six …
Read More »A Lot On the Line this Friday Night in Region 2-1A
Week 11 of the High School football season is here, man does it go by quickly. You wait and wait for the season to get here and before you blink an eye, it’s over. A highly contested Region 2-1A is a region that we will be watching closely this Friday …
Read More »UT Extends Mural Campaign in South and East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee System will continue spreading its statewide “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural campaign in November.Five new murals will be placed in unique locations across southern middle and northeastern Tennessee. The project kicks off in Giles County on Nov. 2 and will end in early December …
Read More »OAK RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES “SLOW DOWN TENNESSEE” TO REDUCE SPEEDING-RELATED CRASHES
(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 …
Read More »Consumers Urged to Follow Safe Burning Practices with Start of Tennessee’s Wildfire Season Oct. 15
Always Obtain a Debris Burn Permit Before Burning Leaves NASHVILLE – With the official start of Tennessee’s wildfire season on Friday, October 15, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office join other state and local agencies to remind Tennesseans that a debris burn …
Read More »Planning Commission, Solid Waste board looking to fill vacancies; apply by Nov. 5th
CLINTON – Applications are being accepted to fill vacancies on the Anderson County Regional Planning Commission and the Anderson County Regional Solid Waste Planning Board. The Planning Commission, established by state law, is responsible for land-use planning within the unincorporated areas of Anderson County. Members are appointed by the county mayor …
Read More »County Veterans Invited to Community Breakfast Sat. October 9th
President of Clinch River Quilts of Valor Gwen Cole (right) and Ginger Tucker shows attendees of a previous breakfast a quilt presented to a local veteran. CLINTON—Military veterans from Anderson County are once again invited to come together this weekend for a community Veterans Breakfast. The breakfast, hosted by Anderson …
Read More »OEB Law Game of the Week will Feature Coalfield at Midway
This week the OEB Law Game of the Week will come to you live from South of the River, in the Emerald Forest, better known as Midway. These two teams are not strangers as this will be the 45th overall meeting between the two schools with the first game dating …
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