Audra Lee Gipson, age 74 of Caryville, Tennessee passed away on July 27, 2023 at his residence. Audra was born in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Paul Gipson Sr and Dorothy Ophelia Driver Gipson. Audra was a member of Hope and Stand Church. He was a member of the …
Read More »Backup water source
The city of Norris has begun looking in earnest for an emergency backup sourcefor the city’s water system, which now depends entirely on a spring in theNorris Municipal Watershed that feeds water into Clear Creek.The city’s water treatment plant on Lower Clear Creek Road gets every drop ofits water from …
Read More »Substitute teachers will make the same rate
Some schools in East Tennessee have already started and Anderson County ishoping to fill more positions before the first day of classes. In the past,substitute pay was based on the school’s needs, according to Sutton. Now, allsubstitutes will make the same rate no matter the school. Selected applicantswill have the …
Read More »Lights Out
Oak Ridge experienced a city-wide power outage yesterday. A wire from atransmission line fell on the east end and caused a small fire. Crews are stillworking to fix the line but have rerouted power while they work, according toOak Ridge City officials. The Oak Ridge offices of Anderson County Clerk …
Read More »Anderson County hosts Blackburn for EMS Roundtable
CLINTON—As part of a tour of counties across the State of Tennessee, United States Senator Marsha Blackburn recently visited Anderson County, where one of her stops was for a roundtable at the Anderson County Courthouse regarding Emergency Medical Services. Hosted by Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank, several panelists briefed Senator …
Read More »Annual Purses & Pearls of Anderson County
Annual Purses & Pearls of Anderson County Luncheon &Live Auction presented by Kimballs Jewelry andBridgewater Balance & Hearing.The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce is excitedto announce the return of the Purses & Pearls Luncheon& Live Auction on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 11 amto 1 pm. This year’s keynote speaker …
Read More »Win Tickets to the Grand Old Opry
Just follow this link and you could win tickets to the Grand Old Opry AND a backstage tour!! We draw one winner every quarter 3/30, 6/30, 9/30, 12 30 One luck WYSH listener will win each quarter. We will email you if you win. Share this link with your friends …
Read More »Charles “Jack” Osborne of Clinton
Charles “Jack” Osborne of Clinton, TN went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jack was born on March 22, 1930, to Charles Useful and Dessie Lorene Osborne. Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Korean War on …
Read More »Scholarship Application Reopens August 2
Roane State Foundation’s student scholarshipapplication reopens through August 2The application for student scholarships through Roane StateFoundation has reopened through August 2, 2023. Students must have all informationsubmitted by the deadline to qualify for awards that apply to the 2023-2024 academic year.By applying for a scholarship through the Foundation, students have …
Read More »Anderson County Emergency Medical Services has received agrant
Anderson County EMS Deputy Director of Education Bobbi Jo Henderson, left, receives atraining grant awardfrom Dr. Brian Daley, Trauma Medical Director at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -July 25, 2023Anderson EMS awarded grant from UT MedicalCLINTON—Anderson County Emergency Medical Services has received agrant totaling $1,800 toassist with …
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