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Michigan CEO Perishes in Plane Crash, Suspected Certificate Lapse Revealed in NTSB Probe
The tragic April skies above Anderson County bore witness to a fatal plane crash that claimed the life of 45-year-old Michigan CEO, James Evan Scarlett. The National Transportation Safety Board has since offered a window into the grim details surrounding the incident which, according to preliminary findings, took place on April 12th.
Some Knox County Schools graduations rescheduled for inclement weather
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Two Knox County Schools graduations have been rescheduled ahead of forecasted inclement weather. Knox County Schools made the announcement on Facebook Saturday around 12:08 p.m. KCS said the decision was made as a precaution. L&N STEM Academy’s graduation, which was scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, was rescheduled […]
Emergency exercises bringing military personnel and vehicles to East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - You may see military officials and vehicles if you’re out and about in East Tennessee this weekend. Agencies statewide are participating in emergency exercises, including in Knox County. The Tennessee Military Department, along with the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency and Knox County officials, will...
Decision made: Clinton High graduation will be held Friday night!
EDITOR'S NOTE: Clinton High School's graduation will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17!! You can view the graduation on Facebook at the Anderson County Schools' Facebook page. PREVIOUS STORY is below. Clinton High School's graduation is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the football field - but what if...
CHS holds prom at Hidden Springs Farm
Claiborne High School held its junior and senior prom recently at Hidden Springs Farm near LaFollette. The kids enjoyed dancing along with music provided by a live DJ, catered refreshments and photo opportunities inside and outside the barn. Austin Murrell and Genesis Bailey were crowned as the Prom King & Queen. The post CHS holds prom at Hidden Springs Farm appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Oak Ridge High WILL have graduation tonight!
EDITOR'S NOTE: Oak Ridge Schools has announced graduation WILL be held at 7 tonight at Blankenship Field. This was posted to the Oak Ridge Schools' Facebook page: "Oak Ridge High School Graduation will proceed as scheduled tonight! The gates will open at Blankenship Field at 6 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The radar looks favorable, however, we encourage you to dress accordingly should the weather shift. We look forward to celebrating our graduates with you tonight!." ...
See photos from Anderson County High School's graduation May 10
The Anderson County High School Class of 2024 kicked off the area's graduation season last Friday, May 10, with a ceremony on the school's football field. Find more photos from the Mavericks' graduation on oakridger.com, and in this Friday's print newspaper. Graduation was Tuesday night at Oliver Springs Academy - see photos soon. At 7 p.m. Friday, Oak Ridge High and Clinton High seniors graduate on their schools' football fields.
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...
Saluting the Oliver Springs grads!
The gym at Oliver Springs Academy in the Roane County school system was the setting for graduating Tuesday night, May 14. Here are a few of the photos from the graduation ceremony for the school formerly called Oliver Springs High School. The 53-photo gallery can be found online at oakridger.com.
New grief support group begins in Oak Ridge June 4
In his book "A Time To Grieve," psychologist and Pastor Kenneth Hauck writes, “when you lose someone you love, you lose part of yourself. And that can hurt - deeply.”. A Grief Support Group for persons who have lost loved ones will begin Tuesday, June 4, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Room 203. The group provides a safe, confidential setting for persons to express and understand their grief, according to a church news release.
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