The Oak Ridge Reservation Communities Alliance will meet on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. EDT at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Remediation Office at 761 Emory Valley Road, Oak Ridge TN. Included on the agenda is a discussion of the FY24 and 5-year …
Read More »Drug-related deaths climb in Anderson, Knox
The number of drug-related deaths in Anderson and Knox counties increased in 2021, according to the just-released 2021 Drug-Related Death Report for Knox and Anderson Counties by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center. The Center serves as the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office for both counties, which is why Anderson County’s …
Read More »ORNL FCU offers Scholarship Opportunity for 2022 Seniors
ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) is now accepting applications for the B.A. Candler and John McKittrick scholarships to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for the 2022-2023 school year. The scholarships provide $1,000 toward the cost of tuition, books, and other school-related expenses.Each year, ORNL FCU, through the University of …
Read More »Roane State student’s long term goal: become an RN
By Bob FowlerRoane State staff writer This is a paradox. While she couldn’t stomach the sight of blood and didn’t want to be a nurse at first, Roane State student Brittany Irwin is on the road to becoming a registered nurse. One reason: “When I set a goal, I always …
Read More »Couple Accused in Murder of a Rockwood Man, Get New Trial Dates
According to a recent report in The Roane County News, two people charged with murder in the death of Victor “Danny” Letner, have been given a new trial date. Charlie Richard Martinez and Kendra Denise Ivey were previously scheduled to stand trial in Knox County Criminal Court on Nov. 1. …
Read More »Clinton Police Department locates stolen truck, arrests two
Clinton Police arrested two people on Friday morning after a stolen pickup truck was located in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart. Shortly after 10:30 am last Friday, Clinton officers located a 1998 Toyota pickup in the parking lot of the store on Tanner Lane that had been reported stolen …
Read More »One Dead in Shooting in Morgan County
Morgan County sheriffs office is investigating a fatal shooting of an adult male subject off of Camp Austin Road in the Oakdale area of Morgan County. The shooting occurred around 9 pm on the alleged shooter’s property. The victim was in his personal vehicle. The circumstances surrounding the incident are …
Read More »According to WVLT-TV, Human Remains found in Roane County
According to WVLT The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is aiding in an investigation after human remains were found in Roane County. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said the KCSO Major Crimes Unit responded. This is a developing story.
Read More »Norris Freeway recognized as a National Scenic Byway
Reprinted from the Norris Bulletin By Michael Carberry, Norris Planning Commissioner The Norris Freeway was recently recognized as a National Scenic Byway by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The route runs along U.S.441 for roughly 30 miles from Rocky Top to Hall’s Crossroads. The National Scenic Byway concept was formed …
Read More »UCOR offering STEM mini-grants to teachers, schools in 8 counties
(UCOR press release) Local teachers may submit applications for support of classroom science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects. For the 10th consecutive year, UCOR, an Amentum-led partnership with Jacobs, is accepting mini-grant applications for STEM educational projects. Public school teachers in eight counties are eligible to apply. This year, …
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