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CLARA MOLLY GARRETT WANTED BY PUTNAM DEPUTIES FOR VIOLATION OF PROBATION
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Eddie Farris, has issued a public appeal, seeking assistance in locating 36-year-old Clara Molly Garrett. She is
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS LOSS OF FORMER CORRECTIONS SERGEANT
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Corrections Sergeant Ryan Matthew Bolton, who served the department with dedication and
RSCC LAUNCHES LARRY V. SHERRILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Roane State Community College has initiated the Larry V. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship. Larry V. Sherrill was a deeply dedicated public servant and community advocate from
ROANE COUNTY ROAD WORK ALERT: MULTIPLE LANE CLOSURES AND DELAYS EXPECTED THIS WEEK
In Roane County, several road work projects are creating potential hazards and delays for motorists in mid-March 2026. On I-40 East between mile markers 340
ROANE SCHOOL BOARD LIVESTREAM DECISION SPARKS MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AND COMMISSIONER PUSHBACK
The decision by the Roane County School Board to not livestream its meetings has drawn attention beyond the county, including coverage from Knoxville news outlets.
VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND UTILITY POLE CRASHES REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN OVERNIGHT
Last night, just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle rollover accident occurred at the Woods Chapel intersection with Highway 61, north of Harriman. Emergency responders, including
BLAIR FIREFIGHTER CRASHES ON OLD HARRIMAN HIGHWAY; INJURIES NON-LIFE-THREATENING
Just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Blair Volunteer Fire Department reported that one of their fire engines crashed in the 2500 block of Old
ROANE COUNTY POWER OUTAGES RESTORED AFTER HIGH WINDS TOPPLE TREES AND POLES
Roane County did not experience any severe storms during the initial phase of last night’s weather system. However, early this morning around 4:00 a.m., winds
TENN. LAWMAKER PUSHES TO END DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN FAVOR OF YEAR-ROUND STANDARD TIME
A Tennessee Republican lawmaker, State Rep. Chris Todd from Madison County, has introduced House Bill 1300 to eliminate the state’s twice-yearly clock changes by adopting
TENNESSEE MOVES TO MAKE STARVING LIVESTOCK TO DEATH A FELONY
Tennessee lawmakers have introduced companion bills—House Bill 2263 (sponsored by Rep. Martin G.) and Senate Bill 2133 (sponsored by Sen. Haile and Sen. Campbell)—to strengthen
TRAVELERS URGED TO TAKE CAUTION AHEAD OF FENTRESS COUNTY’S FITZGERALD TRUCK SHOW
The Fitzgerald Truck Show (also known as FP Truck Fest 5.0), a major diesel truck event described as one of the rowdiest in the country,
“DIRT DYNASTY” DRUG BUST IN TELLICO PLAINS
On March 10, 2026, agents from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Narcotics Team, in collaboration with the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force and
CLARA MOLLY GARRETT WANTED BY PUTNAM DEPUTIES FOR VIOLATION OF PROBATION
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Eddie Farris, has issued a public appeal, seeking assistance in locating 36-year-old Clara Molly Garrett. She is wanted for violation of probation ...
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS LOSS OF FORMER CORRECTIONS SERGEANT
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Corrections Sergeant Ryan Matthew Bolton, who served the department with dedication and remains a cherished member of ...
RSCC LAUNCHES LARRY V. SHERRILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Roane State Community College has initiated the Larry V. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship. Larry V. Sherrill was a deeply dedicated public servant and community advocate from Cumberland County, Tennes ...
ROANE COUNTY ROAD WORK ALERT: MULTIPLE LANE CLOSURES AND DELAYS EXPECTED THIS WEEK
In Roane County, several road work projects are creating potential hazards and delays for motorists in mid-March 2026. On I-40 East between mile markers 340 and 341, nightly temporary lane closure ...
ROANE SCHOOL BOARD LIVESTREAM DECISION SPARKS MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AND COMMISSIONER PUSHBACK
The decision by the Roane County School Board to not livestream its meetings has drawn attention beyond the county, including coverage from Knoxville news outlets. As previously reported from the scho ...
VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND UTILITY POLE CRASHES REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN OVERNIGHT
Last night, just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle rollover accident occurred at the Woods Chapel intersection with Highway 61, north of Harriman. Emergency responders, including the rescue squad, Blair Vol ...
BLAIR FIREFIGHTER CRASHES ON OLD HARRIMAN HIGHWAY; INJURIES NON-LIFE-THREATENING
Just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Blair Volunteer Fire Department reported that one of their fire engines crashed in the 2500 block of Old Harriman Highway near Charles Butler Lane, around 5:15 p.m. ...
ROANE COUNTY POWER OUTAGES RESTORED AFTER HIGH WINDS TOPPLE TREES AND POLES
Roane County did not experience any severe storms during the initial phase of last night's weather system. However, early this morning around 4:00 a.m., winds began gusting to at least 50 miles per ho ...
TENN. LAWMAKER PUSHES TO END DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN FAVOR OF YEAR-ROUND STANDARD TIME
A Tennessee Republican lawmaker, State Rep. Chris Todd from Madison County, has introduced House Bill 1300 to eliminate the state's twice-yearly clock changes by adopting standard time year-round, eff ...
TENNESSEE MOVES TO MAKE STARVING LIVESTOCK TO DEATH A FELONY
Tennessee lawmakers have introduced companion bills—House Bill 2263 (sponsored by Rep. Martin G.) and Senate Bill 2133 (sponsored by Sen. Haile and Sen. Campbell)—to strengthen penalties for animal cr ...
TRAVELERS URGED TO TAKE CAUTION AHEAD OF FENTRESS COUNTY’S FITZGERALD TRUCK SHOW
The Fitzgerald Truck Show (also known as FP Truck Fest 5.0), a major diesel truck event described as one of the rowdiest in the country, is scheduled to take place in Fentress County—specifically arou ...
“DIRT DYNASTY” DRUG BUST IN TELLICO PLAINS
On March 10, 2026, agents from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Narcotics Team, in collaboration with the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, e ...
