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Safety of students, staff No. 1 priority in Oak Ridge Schools, superintendent says
Safety, security and space that will be needed in three years to accommodate a growing student population – those were some of the topics presented recently to the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge by Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent Bruce Borchers. The LWVOR attendees were given a handout...
History of Bald River Falls Bridge
Tornado damage at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright. The National Weather Service said a tornado touched down in Sunbright. Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to complete Barkley Marathons. Updated: Mar. 27, 2024 at 11:19 AM EDT. British runner Jasmin Paris made history on Friday as she became the first woman...
Flower Festival: Free events April 27 at Grace Lutheran in Oak Ridge
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 131 W. Gettysburg Ave., Oak Ridge, will hold its sixth annual Flower Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The festival includes a plant exchange in the pavilion, children's activities, a show by Grace Photographers, floral displays throughout the church, a music program at 11 a.m., a free luncheon (donations accepted), a silent auction, and so much more.
Learn about Oak Ridge's Black history on Journey of Hope Bus Tour April 27
In cooperation with Scarboro Community Day, Oak Ridge Periodic Tables is offering a free community bus tour of the city’s African American history at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27. The tour, which will include several stops in Oak Ridge, will last approximately two hours and will be guided by the Atomic Hope Heritage Preservation and Tourism Co.
Nonprofits invited to apply for federal funds through United Way
Anderson County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Anderson County has been chosen to receive $25,571 in Phase 41 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The...
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