Oliver Springs has named Robert Melton as the new head coach of the Lady Cats basketball program, following the recent announcement that longtime head coach Michelle Christopher is stepping down. Melton is no stranger to Oliver Springs basketball. He served as an assistant coach under Christopher and has also assisted …
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MEDIC Regional Blood Center is offering several incentives to encourage blood donations during Memorial Day week, a time when donations are traditionally lower. From May 25 through May 31, donors at all MEDIC donor centers and mobile drives will be eligible for special rewards. Whole blood and ALYX donors will …
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The Oliver Springs Town Council met Thursday night, May 21, for its second regular monthly meeting, with most of the discussion focused on the town’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. With no items listed under new business, council members reviewed several budget options that could include a property …
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The annual Mt. Pisgah Print Ministry Telethon will air on BBB TV and online at bbbtv12.com beginning tonight. The telethon will air tonight from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., then continue next weekend on Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Preacher …
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ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — The annual Memorial Day Walk will once again be held this Saturday, May 23, in Roane County to honor veterans and raise awareness about veteran suicide. The walk was organized several years ago by Roane County Commissioner and veteran Shannon Hester. It is held in remembrance …
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KINGSTON, Tenn. — A man wanted on felony warrants in multiple states was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon in Kingston after a FLOCK camera alert notified police of a suspect vehicle. According to the Kingston Police Department, officers received a FLOCK system notice around 3:57 p.m. on May 20 for …
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ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — District Attorney General Russell Johnson announced that Judge Jeff Wicks accepted the guilty plea of Nicholas Holloway on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in connection with the beating death of Robert Quenton McCullough. According to the District Attorney’s Office, McCullough was last seen on October 7, 2020, …
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The Rockwood Fire Department will be conducting its annual testing and flowing of fire hydrants over the next couple of months. During this time, residents may notice water that appears slightly cloudy or dirty. If this happens, simply allow the water to run for a few minutes until it clears. …
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WHITEVILLE, Tenn. — A state prison inmate convicted in a Roane County murder case was reportedly killed earlier this month at the Hardeman County Correctional Facility in Whiteville. According to the Roane County News, 45-year-old Robert Roysden died on May 2 while incarcerated at the facility. Reports indicate that two …
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ROANE COUNTY, TN — District Attorney General Russell Johnson says his office will not file charges against an officer connected to a recent incident, saying the matter falls outside his jurisdiction. Johnson said the alleged incident occurred in Knox County, not in Roane County. “I cannot charge something that happened …
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