Oak Ridge, TN – High school football returns to the spotlight as BBB Communications presents the sixth annual Countdown to Kickoff Special Coaches Show on Saturday, August 15, at 10 a.m. Coaches from across the BBB Communications viewing area have once again been invited to preview the upcoming season. Viewers …
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Former Rockwood Police detective Charles Crothers is now serving a 12½-year federal prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, according to a report published by the Roane County News. Crothers was charged following a June 2024 investigation in which authorities said he sent a sexually explicit photograph …
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By Deborah Robbins, Communications Specialist Roane State has announced the launch of a new Applied and Innovative Technology Division, appointing Dr. Sylvia Pastor as founding dean to lead the next generation academic unit. The addition becomes the college’s fifth academic division, joining Health Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics and Sciences, and Social Science, Business, and Education. It …
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The Kingston Police Department is continuing its investigation after a box containing human remains was discovered inside a rental home on West Ridgecrest Drive, revealing what investigators say could be a decades-old mystery. Officers responded to the home at approximately 3:40 p.m. on July 10 after receiving a report of …
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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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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking anglers and other residents to provide input on fishing regulations for the 2027–28 season. The public-comment period began Wednesday, July 15, and will continue through August 16. Comments submitted during the period may be considered as the agency develops proposed regulations governing fishing …
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Harriman, TN – The highly anticipated QuikTrip Market and Fuel Center at the Pine Ridge Road Interstate 40 interchange in Harriman officially celebrated its grand opening Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Harriman city officials joined QuikTrip representatives, store management, members of the Roane Alliance, and community leaders for the …
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KINGSTON, Tenn. — Not many people get the chance to celebrate a 103rd birthday, but one remarkable Roane County resident reached that milestone today. Family, friends, fellow residents, and staff gathered at Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston to celebrate the 103rd birthday of Reva Marshall. The party included birthday cake, …
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — MEDIC Regional Blood Center is encouraging East Tennesseans to roll up their sleeves and help save lives during a special summer blood drive promotion. From July 20 through July 24, donors who successfully give blood at any MEDIC donor center or participating mobile blood drive will receive …
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has authorized the startup of a new uranium processing system at the Y-12 National Security Complex, marking another milestone in the site’s ongoing modernization efforts. The newly authorized Calciner Project is designed to convert uranium-bearing liquid solutions from pipes and …
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