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The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fire at a vacant mobile home on Norris Freeway. The fire occurred late Saturday night at 3525 Norris Freeway in Heiskell and no injuries were reported. Sheriff’s deputies reported that when they arrived, they observed the trailer in flames and the Andersonville …

A Briceville man spent Christmas in jail after running from a Sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop on Christmas Eve. At around 5:45 pm Thursday, an Anderson County Sheriff’s deputy responded to an anonymous tip that Christopher Budrow—who had been wanted on outstanding warrants—was a passenger in a black SUV …

Steve Jones, president of the Atomic Trades and Labor Council for the past five years, is retiring effective in January. Mike Thompson, a veteran of Oak Ridge union negotiations, will succeed Jones as president of the umbrella labor organization that represents more than a dozen unions at the government plants. …

The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday in Roane County. The incident happened off of Dry Hill Road in Rockwood. According to Rockwood Police, the incident began as a traffic stop on a car that had been reported stolen but quickly turned into a pursuit up Old …

The Oak Ridge Fire Department recently promoted three officers. Jody Durham was promoted from battalion chief to assistant chief of operations. He has been with Oak Ridge Fire Department for more than 10 years. Durham has experience as a U.S. Department of Energy firefighter and as a paramedic with Morgan …

A man previously convicted of manslaughter has been indicted on charges that he fired a handgun several times at a man arguing with him over a marijuana sale while children and others were nearby and will be arraigned Monday in Anderson County Criminal Court. Michael Q. Ray was indicted on …

More high school football players were named all-state by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association on Thursday, including two from Oak Ridge and one form Clinton in Class 5A. Mr. Football winner and Tennessee wide receiver commitment Tee Higgins joined punter Brandon Nickle as 5A All-State selections for Oak Ridge. Clinton …

The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of year. However, certain types of fires and injuries associated with decorating are all too common and can put a damper on holiday celebrations.  “December is the peak month for home candle fires,” Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Commissioner and …

An Oak Ridge man was arrested Sunday after allegedly attacking and robbing his grandfather. 27-year-old Trenton Andrew Johnson is facing robbery, domestic assault and drug charges following his arrest by oak Ridge Police. Late Saturday, Johnson had to be taken to Methodist Medical Center after he was found passed out …

Clinton Police Sergeant Jason Stokes has been named the 2015 Officer of the Year. Stokes has been with the CPD for several years now, once serving as a School Resource Officer at Clinton High School ,where students knew him affectionately as “Shrek.” Stokes is always quick with a joke and …