SINGLE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY ROAD WORK CAUSING CONGESTION ON I-40 NEAR KINGSTON
Ongoing traffic incidents in Roane County on Interstate 40 are currently affecting travel in both directions near the 350 to 353 mile markers. As of 9:03 AM on May 1, 2026, emergency crews responded ...
T.H.P. INTERCEPTS UNSECURED HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SHIPMENT IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A tractor-trailer driver in Cumberland County was recently cited by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) for transporting unsecured hazardous materials, creating a significant safety risk for both the d ...
ROANE COUNTY TO HOST FIRST COUNTY FAIR IN OVER 50 YEARS NEXT MONTH
Roane County is set to host its first county fair in more than 50 years. The Roane County United Way Fair will run from May 12 through May 17 and will feature approximately 20 rides, along with exhibi ...
CHEROKEE MIDDLE SCHOOL MOURNS LOSS OF STUDENT KAYLA FLOWERS
Today, Cherokee Middle School in Kingston announced the passing of one of its students, Kayla Flowers. The school expressed deep sadness and extended heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. ...
KINGSTON COUPLE DONATES $250,000 TO ROANE STATE FOUNDATION
Barry and Lucy Stephenson of Kingston have donated $250,000 to the Roane State Foundation in support of the new Knox Regional Health Science Education Center in West Knoxville. The 130,000-square-f ...
A BUSY THURSDAY FOR HARRIMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergency services were busy in Roane County this afternoon after the Harriman Fire Department responded to two calls at nearly the same time around 12:15 p.m. First responders and an ambulance wer ...
POWER OUTAGE HITS DOWNTOWN KINGSTON AND ROANE COUNTY JAIL
A scheduled outage by Rockwood Electric Utility left most, if not all, of downtown Kingston without power late last night. The outage began just after 11 p.m. as crews performed maintenance on a subst ...
GHIRARDELLI RECALLS MULTIPLE POWDERED BEVERAGE MIXES OVER POTENTIAL SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California, is voluntarily recalling specific powdered beverage mixes due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The issue stems from milk powder ...
OAK RIDGE POLICE LAUNCH RSVP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT SENIORS AND VULNERABLE RESIDENTS
The Oak Ridge Police Department has launched a new community initiative called the Resources for Senior and Vulnerable Persons (RSVP) Program, developed through its Volunteer in Police Services (VIPS) ...
Ruby “Joyce” Creason, 90
Ruby “Joyce” Creason, 90, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2026. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered on f ...
Jessica Ashley Tays, 32
Jessica Ashley Tays, age 32, was born on November 3, 1993 in Cookeville, TN to Anthony and Vanessa Tays and passed away on April 27, 2026. She was a fun loving soul hanging out with family and friends ...
Stanisław Andrzej Grzymała-Siedlecki IV, 93
In Loving Memory of Stanisław Andrzej Grzymała-Siedlecki IV “Stan” Old Market Square · Poznań, Poland — ♦ — Born · September 28, 1932 · Warsaw, Poland Died · April 28, 2026 · Chattanoo ...
