Coronavirus

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new ad campaign called “Choices”, to promote responsible decision-making by Tennesseans as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19. The ad will air across the state on broadcast, cable, and digital media, including right here on WYSH and WQLA. “The most effective …

The Oak Ridge Public Library announced that it will have new hours beginning Monday, November 2nd. The Main Library will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Main Library will also be open …

Fulton High School in Knoxville announced Monday that it will be suspending football operations for two weeks due to COVID-19 concerns. With the pause, the Falcons next two games, this Friday against West and next Friday against Oak Ridge, have been canceled. West wasted no time in finding a replacement …

Oak Ridge middle school students who have been on an alternating in-person and virtual attendance schedule will soon transition back to an all-in-person schedule. Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent Dr. Bruce Borchers, in a letter sent Monday to parents and staff, said the shift to a five-day-a-week, in-person schedule be effective …

(State press release) Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn Friday called for removing negative consequences for schools and educators associated with student assessments for the 2020-2021 school year. Student assessments will be conducted as planned. “Given the unprecedented disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic and extended time away from …

As first reported by our partners at BBB-TV, Harriman High School officials say because of an increase in COVID-19 cases and out of an abundance of caution, all students will be placed in a remote learning program until October 27th. The move is to prevent further cases while the school …

An employee in the Campbell County Courthouse has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, so the Courthouse and its satellite offices will remain closed through at least Monday, October 19th. The Campbell County Election Commission office in Jacksboro, however, will remain open for early voting.

(CORED press release) The City of Oak Ridge Electric Department has announced that it has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award an additional $10,000 to Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC) to help the local community during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The funds will be used …

(OR press release) The City of Oak Ridge is planning a phased reopening of the Senior Center on Nov. 3, 2020. Closed since March 16, 2020, due to COVID-19, the Senior Center is a valued community resource providing opportunities for social interaction, continuing education and exercise for area seniors. During …

While local governments do not regulate Halloween activity locally, Oak Ridge city officials on Tuesday issued a few health safety tips amid the COVID-19 pandemic and offered up some alternatives to celebrating Halloween. While the messsage was directed at Oak Ridge residents, this advice can be followed by anyone. The …