Inclement Weather Announcement from ROANE STATE: Roane State’s Campbell, Cumberland, Fentress and Scott County campuses are closing immediately due to inclement weather. These campuses will move to remote operations for the remainder of the day.
Read More »One injured in Kingston house explosion; investigation underway
Officials in Kingston say that one man was taken to the hospital following an explosion at a home Monday morning. The incident happened on Gallaher Road, and is being investigated by the Kingston Fire Department and the TBI. One person was reportedly in the home at the time of the …
Read More »ORPD investigating fatal hit-and-run
Officers from the Oak Ridge Police Department are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on the 300-block of Oak Ridge Turnpike between Brussels Road and Bogola Road. The call came in around 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to authorities, who warned motorists of lane closures while the investigation continues. In …
Read More »Governor unveils “Tennessee Pledge” guidelines for reopening state economy safely
On Friday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the first steps from the “Tennessee Pledge,” the state’s rollout of guidance and best practices for Tennessee businesses in 89 of the state’s 95 counties to keep employees and customers safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The first industries to receive guidance through …
Read More »29 Tennessee health centers receive funding from US HHS
(Press release, US Department of Health and Human Services) Today, (Wednesday, April 8th) the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $25,098,970 to 29 health centers in Tennessee as part of a historic U.S. response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 …
Read More »TDEC to close all 56 State Parks, effective April 4, to comply with Stay at Home order
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23. This is a complete closure of facilities and access to …
Read More »City of Oak Ridge adopts Gov. Bill Lee’s latest Executive Order requiring Tennesseans to stay home unless carrying out essential activities
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 2, 2020) – The City of Oak Ridge Mayor Warren Gooch issued an executive order at 5 p.m. Thursday to adopt the revised Executive Order 23 issued by Governor Bill Lee that requires Tennesseans to stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities. Mayor Gooch urged Oak Ridgers to …
Read More »Governor orders Tennesseeans to stay home unless performing “essential” activities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will sign Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state. “Over the last few weeks, we have seen decreases in movement around the state as Tennesseans …
Read More »ORPD investigating death of newborn found near Greenway
Oak Ridge Police say that a death investigation is underway after a discarded newborn was found near the bank along the Melton Lake Greenway just north of the Edgemoor Road bridge Thursday. A citizen called Oak Ridge Police at around 12:46 p.m. to report the body and officers arrived on scene at 12:53 …
Read More »Anderson County Schools to remain closed through April 3rd
Anderson County Schools announced Monday that schools will remain closed through April 3rd. Here is the statement from Director of Schools, Dr. Tim Parrott. Parents, Staff, and Teachers The safety of our students and staff is our foremost priority. We are doing everything we can to make the best decisions …
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