POWER RESTORED TO PARTS OF SPARTA FROM HIGH WINDS
Sparta Electric and Service Electric crews worked hard yesterday, replacing broken wooden utility poles with steel poles to upgrade the power system. The poles were
WINNING TICKET NUMBERS FOR MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT FOR MARCH 26, 2024
The winning ticket is worth an estimated $1.13 billion. It was sold in New Jersey. It is the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history and
BLOUNT COUNTY DEPUTIES SEARCHING FOR MISSING WOMAN
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a woman who has not been seen or last heard from since the
OUTSIDE BURN PERMITS REQUIRED IN AREA UNTIL MAY 15, 2024
To reduce wildland fire risk, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division is required through May 15,
TDOT VEHICLE REAR-ENDED BY VEHICLE ON I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY
Earlier today (Monday, March 25, 2024), a TDOT work vehicle was rear-ended on the shoulder of I-40 East near Exit 287. Thankfully, no one was
TDOT TO SUSPEND INTERSTATE CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR EASTER WEEKEND
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors
PROPOSED BILL IN TENNESSEE WOULD MAKE THREATS AGAINST SCHOOLS A FELONY
A proposed bill in Tennessee would increase the penalty for those who make threats against schools. Introduced by State Representative Bo Mitchell (D-Nashville) and Senator
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES DAY DECLARED IN ROANE COUNTY
Roane County Executive Wade Creswell signed a proclamation today for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Roane County. It designates April 10, 2024, as
TODDLER IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER NEARLY DROWNING IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office says a toddler is in critical condition after being found in a swimming pool. Deputies were dispatched Friday afternoon to
IDENTITY RELEASED OF MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN CRASH IN OAK RIDGE
Oak Ridge authorities released the identity of a man killed in a crash Saturday on South Illinois Avenue. Officers say a motorcycle operated by 54-year-old
BRITISH RUNNER BECOMES FIRST WOMAN TO FINISH BARKLEY MARATHON RACE IN MORGAN COUNTY
British runner 40-year-old Jasmine Paris became the first woman to finish one of the most challenging ultramarathons in the world, the Barkley Marathons in Morgan
AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN OAK RIDGE
Authorities are looking into a fatal motorcycle accident last night in Oak Ridge. Initial reports indicate the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on South Illinois Avenue
STATE LAW SAYS POSTERS AND SIGNS PROHIBITED ON UTILITY POLES
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) wishes to remind citizens you cannot place posters or signs on utility poles. Tennessee Code § 2-19-144 is a state law
FAMILY EXPRESSES GRATITUDE AFTER RECOVERY OF RILEY STRAIN’S BODY IN NASHVILLE
A candlelight vigil was held last night in Nashville to remember Riley Strain. His family and others gathered at the Metro Nashville Police Department Headquarters
AUTHORITIES RECOVER THE BODY OF RILEY STRAIN IN CUMBERLAND RIVER
A two-week search for missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain concluded this morning when authorities recovered his body this morning in the Cumberland River.
RE-DEDICATION CEREMONY SET OF BOY SCOUT MONUMENT NEXT TO ROANE/RHEA COUNTY LINE
The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Tennessee, in association with Boy Scouts of America Troops 101 (Kingston) and 106 (Rockwood), will hold
ACADEMIC FESTIVAL TO WELCOME HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS TO ROANE STATE HARRIMAN CAMPUS
Roane State will host the first Academic Festival since 2019 on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the community college’s campus in Harriman. The annual event
FISHERMAN CATCHES ALLIGATOR IN NORRIS LAKE
A fisherman on Norris Lake caught something he was not expecting at all Monday afternoon. A Union County Tennessee Wildlife Resource Officer received a call
BLEDSOE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TO CONDUCT INTRUDER DRILL MARCH 20, 2024
On March 20th, 2024 after students have left the building for the day, an intruder drill will be conducted at Bledsoe County High School in
DRIVER DIES FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN MCMINN COUNTY VEHICLE CRASH
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a driver lost his life in a single-vehicle accident in McMinn County. The accident report states a 2007 Honda Civic
NASHVILLE POLICE OFFICER ENCOUNTERED RILEY STRAIN JUST BEFORE DISAPPEARANCE
Fox News reports new police body camera footage released by the Nashville Metro Police Department yesterday shows an officer greeting Riley Strain on the evening
TBI ISSUES ENDANGERED ADULT ALERT FOR MISSING 18-YEAR-OLD IN MCMINN COUNTY
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Missing Endangered Adult Alert for 18-year-old Kathryne Alexis Stayrook of McMinn County. She was last seen on
PROPOSED BILL WOULD REQUIRE PHARMACIES TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS OR LOWEST PRESCRIPTION COSTS
Tennessee State Representative Sabi Kumar (R-Springfield) is proposing House Bill 2897, which would ensure Tennesseans are saving money at the pharmacy. It would require a
DRIVER TAKEN TO TRAUMA CENTER FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH
The Tennessee Highway Patrol, Englewood Rural Fire Department, and medics recently responded to a single-vehicle accident on County Road 405 in McMinn County. A preliminary