Barbara Ann Schimmel, age 81, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Tennova Residential Hospice in Halls. She was born on July 17, 1935 in Coal Creek, Tennessee to the late William and Ona Duff Roberts. Barbara was a substitute teacher for the Anderson County …

Campbell County held off Central 17-13 in a defensive struggle. Zach Rutherford was 20 of 29 for 239 yards passing and a touchdown to Logan Phillips while running back Phillip Strunk gained 111 yards on 30 rushes and scored the Cougars’ other touchdown. The Campbell County defense was spectacular, holding …

The regular monthly meeting of the Clinton American Legion Post #172 will be held at 6:30 pm on September 12, 2016 at the post home at 436 Spring Street, Clinton. Everyone is invited. Items for discussion will be Post happenings and upcoming events. Question contact the Post Commander, Leon Jaquet at 865-556-0997.

The Commander of Clinton American Legion Post 172 would like to invite everyone to a Flag Disposal Ceremony on September 10th. The Flag Disposal Ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post home at 436 Spring Street, Clinton, TN. The Flag ceremony is designed to ensure the …

Last week, 28-year-old David Isaac Dotson of Rocky Top pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual battery. Criminal Court Judge Shayne Sexton ordered Dotson to serve 24 years. Because of the nature of the offense, Dotson will have to serve 100% of his sentence and will not be eligible for …

Oak Ridge held off a late charge from Dobyns-Bennett thanks in large part to a defense that forced six turnovers and an offense that featured some highlight-reel big plays. Jordan Graham ran for 214 yards and 3 touchdowns. Tee Higgins had 6 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown. One …

The Anderson County Mavericks fell to 0-2 on the season with a non-Region loss at Heritage on Friday, 21-16. The Mavs took the lead in the second quarter on a 4-yard Stanton Martin touchdown run set up by his own 69-yard pass to Thyshad Thrasher, and led the Mountaineers 7-6 …

The Knoxville division of the FBI will have a new special agent in charge in November. Renae McDermott, who has served as a “special assistant” to FBI Director James Comey, will take over the position from Ed Reinhold, who came to Knoxville as special agent in charge in 2014. He …

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery reported to them on Thursday. Deputies made contact with the victim at a home on Hawkins Road in Briceville on Thursday afternoon. The deputy’s incident report indicates that the man had several cuts and bruises on his face, which was …

On Tuesday, Senator Lamar Alexander will deliver remarks at East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP) for the completion of the decade-long Vision 2016 project – the removal of all five gaseous buildings from ETTP by year’s end. Alexander, as chairman of the Senate appropriations subcommittee that provides oversight to Department of …