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Loudon Bass team experiences successful week on the water
The Loudon High School and Junior bass fishing teams had a historic day on the water during the Tennessee Southeast Bass Championship held May 11 on Watts Bar Lake. In the Junior division, Loudon had four boats compete with the duo anglers of Donovan Sims/Brently Mullins, Eastin Stallcup/Colton Clabough and Coleman Moore/Anna Brown — all unable to get any bites. That being said, a standout performance by Loudon’s junior duo...
Lawsuits served on both sides of quarry issue in Greenback
A dispute surrounding the operation of a limestone quarry on a Greenback property known as Hutton Farm has resulted in lawsuits filed by entities on both sides of the issue. In a complaint filed on April 22, the town of Greenback and Loudon County Regional Planning Commission are suing the limited liability companies M&M Stone Farms, which owns the property on Hutton Road, and Tri-County Crushed Stone, the quarry operator. ...
Loudon City officials make managerial decisions
Loudon City Council and the Loudon Utility Board met last Monday, May 13, with the intent being to discuss manager candidates. However, in the end, they chose to invite two new candidates to interview in July. The meeting was the shortest to date while discussing the manager search at only 15 minutes. The manager search process began late last year and has averaged at least one special meeting a month since. ...
SWAT search leads to drug, theft charges
Investigators have charged a Maryville man with drug and theft charges after a search of his home allegedly uncovered stolen vehicles and possible forged titles. Booking information says Michael Duane Wingo, 55, Bolinger Road, was arrested Friday, May 17, and released hours later on bonds totaling $100,000. He has been...
TWRA: 19-year-old's body recovered after incident at Watts Bar Reservoir
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A 19-year-old's body was recovered from Watts Bar Reservoir just after 2:00 a.m. Sunday. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Roane County resident Braeden Hartup had jumped from a boat and didn't come back up. Hartup and 10 others were on an anchored pontoon near the Winton Chapel Access Area.
Oak Ridge Community Band to kick off summer season on Memorial Day
The Oak Ridge Community Band will present its free Memorial Day concert at 7 p.m. Monday, May 27, in A.K. Bissell Park. Family and friends can end the three-day holiday weekend with patriotic music and show their appreciation to the men and women who have served in the military to maintain our freedom.
Sweetwater turns head, shines with another appearance in the Class 2A State Tournament
MURFREESBORO — Sweetwater baseball’s season came to an end in the Class 2A state tournament for the second consecutive season. The Wildcats won 32 games this season — the most wins in a single season based on the records available — while repeating as District 3-2A champions. Another season of success, building on Sweetwater and coach Travis Watson’s legacy of baseball, ended May 22 with a 9-8 loss to Smith...
Clinton High School Rocked by Alleged Grade-Tampering Scandal, Staff Terminated
Clinton High School is embroiled in a scandal as the Anderson County Sheriff's Office investigates allegations of widespread grade-changing by staff. This situation has led to multiple firings and resignations. Reports emerged that nearly 1,500 student grades may have been altered, raising questions about the institution's integrity, according to The Oak Ridger.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 5-23-2024
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Anderson County to get over $600,000 in expanding broadband, digital skills development
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The state has awarded more than $600,000 in grant funding to expand broadband opportunities, digital skills and workforce development in Anderson County. State Rep. John Ragan (R-Oak Ridge) said the county will receive two separate grants as part of $162.7 million in overall funding from...
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