Oak Ridge
LATEST NEWS
Kickoff time announced for Tennessee-North Carolina State football game
The 2024 football season will be the fourth for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. Tennessee will play North Carolina State on Sept. 7 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. A kick off time was announced on Wednesday. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT between the...
If it rains, what happens to Clinton High's graduation?
Clinton High School's graduation is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the football field - but what if it rains?. The decision to postpone the graduation will be made by 5 p.m. Friday, according to Ryan Sutton, Anderson County Schools' communications/PR coordinator. Social media will be the quickest source for information, he said. Anderson County Schools has various social media pages, including Facebook. The postponement would also be announced online at oakridger.com, The Oak Ridger's website.
The Arc Anderson County, serving people with disabilities, needs help from community
The Arc Anderson County supports and advocates for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Anderson, Morgan and Roane counties. A grassroots, family-formed organization for those with I/DD, The Arc has been a staple in the community since 1955. They are now asking the community for...
2 Knoxville restaurants reopen on Tuesday after 2 different car wrecks caused them to temporarily close
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A North Knoxville restaurant, La Herradura, as well as a South Knoxville restaurant, Thai Time, both reopened on Tuesday after two different car wrecks temporarily shut them down. The 25-year-old driver, Baleigh Bates, was believed to be severely intoxicated, the Knoxville Police Department said. She was...
Lenoir City approves site plan for 276-apartment development
Lenoir City officials have approved the site plan for a 276-apartment development to be built on Market Drive and Town Creek Parkway. Real estate developer Continental Properties plans to build Authentix Town Creek — a residential community with amenities such as a clubhouse, outdoor pool and pet playground — on 13.48 acres near U.S. Highway 321 and I-75. The plan was approved during the city’s Planning and Zoning meeting on...
Roane County couple pleads guilty in deaths of 2 adopted children
KINGSTON, Tennessee — A Roane County husband and wife pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday to abusing their adopted children, resulting in two deaths. Michael, 67, and Shirley Gray, 64, killed their adoptive daughter Heather "Sophie" Gray, who was found buried on their Roane County property in May 2020. Authorities believe she died from starvation and abuse at the Gray home in early 2017.
Austin-East Magnet High School principal moves to a new job supporting students at KCS
Austin-East Magnet High School principal Tammi Campbell is moving to a new Knox County Schools administrative position created to enhance the connection between schools, students and their families. The new job is called director of student and family supports, KCS spokeswoman Carly Harrington told Knox News. Campbell will oversee the enrollment office,...
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley with an Adorable Adoptable!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley joins the Living East Tennessee crew with an adorable adoptable you can take home and make part of your family. Humane Society Tennessee Valley is the first animal shelter in the state of Tennessee and the first no-kill...
Open Streets Knoxville returns to Knoxville this Sunday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville community will have a chance to spend time with friends and family during a fun event meant to promote physical activity and community interaction. Open Streets Knoxville 2024 detours vehicles from the streets to connect community members with local businesses and organizations. This creates...
Graduate Spotlight: UT student set to graduate and continue serving in Air National Guard
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Over the weekend, hundreds of students at the University of Tennessee will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. Every graduate made it to the stage by taking their own path. Jacob Wiggs is a Knoxville native and is graduating from the Haslam College of...
What needs to happen for Tennessee to claim SEC regular season title
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Baseball is on the doorstep of claiming another SEC regular season title. The Vols also can claim the SEC East Division title. They did both of those things in 2022. They close league play with a three-game series against South Carolina. Here is where they...
Sticker shock! Tennessee student football ticket prices double for the 2024 season
In the wake of a successful 2023 season, one thing is for certain when it comes to Tennessee football games: tickets will be hard to come by, for both regular fans and students. And that means most fans will be experiencing some sticker shock, with the demand for season tickets skyrocketing. Even student...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.