Tag Archives: morgan County

The Free Medical Clinic Friday Night Scoreboard Show

Friday nights belong to high school football—and the action continues after the final whistle! Join host Josh Queener, son of former longtime Scoreboard Show host David Queener, for the Free Medical Clinic Friday Night Scoreboard Show, every Friday night at 10pm on BBB Communications or immediately following the OEB Law …

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Butler Opposes Nuclear Waste Storage in Tennessee

State Representative Ed Butler is calling on Governor Bill Lee to oppose efforts that could bring nuclear waste storage facilities to Tennessee, including potential sites within House District 41. In a letter dated August 10, Butler said multiple constituents have contacted him with concerns about nuclear waste storage. He wrote …

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Fleischmann Announces $2.5 Million for Highway 62 Project

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 …

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Environmental Monitoring Continues After Train Derailment

LANCING, TN — State environmental officials continue monitoring conditions following the Norfolk Southern train derailment near Lancing. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation says a temporary contact advisory remains in effect for portions of the Emory River affected by the ethanol spill. Officials continue testing water quality while cleanup …

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Oliver Springs Approves Park Fees and Renames Redbud Park

Oliver Springs, TN – Oliver Springs officials have approved several changes involving town facilities while also recognizing longtime public employees. The Board of Aldermen honored Water Department employee Jeff Burum for more than 45 years of service. Water Department employee Jeff Burum being recognized for 45 years of service Retiring …

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Flooding Threat Continues Through the Weekend

Residents across the BBB-TV viewing area should prepare for repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. A Flood Watch is scheduled to remain in effect from noon Friday through Sunday evening. Heavy rainfall could cause flooding along creeks, streams, drainage areas and other low-lying or flood-prone locations. A …

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NTSB: More Than 107,000 Gallons of Flammable Alcohol Released in Morgan County Train Derailment

LANCING, Tenn. — Federal investigators have released their preliminary findings into the June 11 Norfolk Southern train derailment in Morgan County, revealing that an estimated 107,000 gallons of flammable alcohol products were released during the fiery accident. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the freight train was traveling …

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Comptroller Report Details Problems at Cumberland Utility District: Two Indicted

HARRIMAN, Tenn. — A Tennessee Comptroller’s investigation has uncovered multiple instances of alleged misconduct, policy violations, questionable spending, and oversight failures at the Cumberland Utility District, which serves more than 4,400 water customers in Roane and Morgan counties. The investigation reviewed records from January 2020 through March 2025.   According …

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