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Roane County residents speak out over water quality and utility cost concerns with Cumberland Utility Board
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A group of Roane County residents gathered Thursday to voice concerns they've had about water quality and utility costs with the Cumberland Utility Board. After the meeting ended, several who attended called it a disappointment. Some said the problems have persisted for years, and said...
After 35 years, Oak Ridge's Ann Frome retires from coaching junior tennis
Ann Frome Oak Ridge Ann stepped up to organize and coach the inaugural Jefferson Middle School tennis team 35 years ago. Robertsville Middle School Tennis Coach Jim Zitzman mentored Ann in the development of the friendly rival Jefferson team. During the summer following the initial season of the JMS tennis program, Ann organized and coached the inaugural Oak Ridge summer competitive team sponsored by the U.S. Tennis Association. Players from Robertsville and Jefferson joined together during the summer to form a united team playing against teams and clubs in the Greater Knoxville area. While playing in the upper division over the years the team won many...
Oak Ridge Police accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Aug. 15, 2024) – The Oak Ridge Police Department is accepting applications for its next Citizens Police Academy which is set to begin next month. Applications for the program are due by Friday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. Classes will meet weekly, on Thursdays, from Sept. 19 to Nov. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m.
First Gen IV reactor now rising in the US
Architect’s rendering of the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor facility. Source: Kairos Power. A former uranium enrichment plant site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is set to host the first Gen IV nuclear reactor in the U.S. Construction of the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor is now underway by Kairos Power. The...
Sparta To Provide Free Weather Radios
Sparta Aldermen voted Thursday night to match a $10,000 TVA Community Care Grant, allowing the city to provide free weather radios. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said he got the idea after a resident told him they did not have a way of getting severe weather alerts. Lowery said the radios will better inform Sparta residents of when severe weather is approaching.
NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
As its new senior resident inspector at the Watts Bar nuclear power plant located in. Hardage joined the NRC as a project engineer in the Resident Inspector Development Program in the Region II office in. Atlanta. . Before accepting the Watts Bar position, he was the agency’s senior resident inspector...
Cookeville Mother’s Day Out Celebrates 50 Years
First Baptist Church Cookeville Mother’s Day Out program celebrates 50 years of operation this month. The twice-a-week program teaches children the bible while preparing them for kindergarten. Program’s Co-Director Linda Huddleston said that in her 35 years of serving, she has focused on children’s needs. “We are...
Nigerian Intern Revolutionizes Cookeville City Cemetery with Digital Mapping Project
In a move towards digitizing history and simplifying the way we honor the departed, the City of Cookeville's latest project has turned a traditional cemetery into a digitally navigable ground; thanks to an international intellect's tech-savvy intervention, the Cookeville City Cemetery is stepping into the modern age with an updated GIS application.
CRMC Stroke Center Honored For Its Care
Cookeville Regional Medical Center honored for ensuring stroke patients receive appropriate care. The American Heart Association awarded Cookeville Regional “The Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.” Stroke Center Joint Commission Coordinator Randi Stafford said receiving the award reflects the hard work the Stroke Center staff puts into taking care of stroke patients. Stafford said the hospital has emphasized stroke patients as they saw over 800 cases of strokes in 2023.
Anti Methadone group planning another community meeting in Putnam
Group recently mailed a flyer on nine different routes across the county to 5,639 residences. The discussion on whether a Methadone clinic should take up shop in Putnam County (in a building where children train for sports no less) is once again taking shape as the anti-methadone clinic group responsible for several signs across the county has another meeting planned.
Beshear defends Kentucky school district scrutinized for advocating against school choice measure
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is putting all public school districts on notice, saying their tax dollars cannot be used for political advocacy. This comes as Pulaski County Schools in Somerset, Kentucky, two hours southeast of Louisville, has taken down a heavily scrutinized social media post reading, "No on Amendment 2."
Sheriff IDs suspect in burglary at Trump campaign office
LOUDON COUNTY, Virginia —Law enforcement have identified a suspect and a warrant has been issued for the burglary at Trump Campaign Headquarters, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies also secured a warrant for the arrest of Toby Shane Kessler, 39, on the charge of Burglary; Entering...
Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on West Hwy 80
Russell Springs, KY – On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at approximately 3:33 PM, the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a residence located at 2517 West Highway 80. Fourteen volunteer firefighters arrived on the scene, where they quickly contained and extinguished the fire, which was primarily located in the kitchen area of the home.
Lady Redhounds show improvement during 4-3 loss to Somerset
SOMERSET — The Corbin Lady Redhounds didn’t get a win on Thursday, but they held their own before falling, 4-3, to Somerset. Emely Colchado, Revi Sell, and Brylei McKee scored in the loss while Katie Morton had an assist. “We played much better offensively than we did in...
Redhounds drop season-opening 8-0 decision to Somerset
CORBIN — When it rains, it pours. Nothing much went right during Corbin’s season-opening loss to Somerset on Thursday. The Redhounds fell behind 5-0 after a half of play before surrendering three more goals, the Briar Jumpers wrapped up an 8-0 win in 72 minutes. With seven starters...
Adair County Fiscal Court: Ladies Shoe Commodities
The Adair County Fiscal Court has received a large shipment of commodities consisting of ladies shoes/boots only. Shoe sizes range from size 6 to size 12. Boots/Shoes will be handed out on a first come first serve basis on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT at the Jim Blair Center, located at 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY 42728.
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