After three Anderson County Schools held graduation ceremonies a week ago, Clinton High School seniors will celebrate tonight at Dragon Stadium in downtown Clinton.  The Clinton High School Class of 2022 will graduate Friday evening beginning at 7 pm. If you cannot make it to graduation in person but still …

Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) provided resources online to assist those who are impacted by the infant formula shortage. TDH encourages families to use the following resources: “It’s our top priority to ensure the health and wellbeing of all Tennessee children,” said TDH Commissioner Lisa Piercey. “We …

(THEC press release)  For the first time in its history, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has voted to ensure no tuition increases at the state’s public institutions for the upcoming academic school year. The vote reflects the Commission’s ongoing commitment to student affordability. “Today’s vote is a huge win …

(GSMNP press release)  Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that the Foothills Parkway closure from the Look Rock Observation Tower parking area west to the Highway 129 intersection near Chilhowee Lake has been extended through June 17 for the repaving project. From June 20 through August 31, the roadway will …

New data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) shows that unemployment across the state remained at historically low levels in April. The state first reached its all-time low unemployment rate of 3.2% in March, and last month’s seasonally-adjusted rate stayed at that level.  The April 2022 …

(ORPL press release)  People of all ages are invited to dive into the ocean depths at Oak Ridge Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities,” and readers of all ages are invited to join the fun beginning May 23. The Children’s Summer Reading Program …

Thursday evening, local officials were joined by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally at the Coal Creek Miners Museum in Rocky Top for a wreath ceremony marking the 120th anniversary of the 1902 Fraterville Mine Disaster. The explosion on May 19th, 1902 killed 216 men and is still considered one of the …

Anderson County’s 14th annual Memorial Day Remembrance Program will be held on Memorial Day Monday, May 30th at 10 am at the Veterans Memorial in front of the Courthouse in Clinton. Anderson County Director of Veterans Services Leon Jaquet once again invites everyone to this annual program, which pays tribute …

(Tennessee Smokies PR)  The Tennessee Smokies (22-14) got back into the win column with an offensive onslaught of the Chattanooga Lookouts (19-17) Thursday night at Smokies Stadium, 9-5. The Smokies came from behind and rode a six-run fifth inning to the win.Eight of the nine Smokies in the starting lineup …

James Hamby, age 74 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center.  James was born July 27, 1947, in Clinton, Tennessee to the late James Hamby, Sr., and Rena O’Neal Hamby.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Clinton …