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Oak Ridge Ingenuity Lends a Hand to Avert Cleanup Delay

Oak RIdge legacy building cleanup

City Invests to Save Energy, Reduce Emissions

City Council has voted to support Mayor Indya Kincannon’s initiative to invest in energy savings while reducing carbon emissions.

Knox County Commission Passes Three Ordinances

Knox County Commission voted unanimously to pass three ordinances supported by Mayor Betsy Henderson.

Finance Department Honored With Special Recognition

For the 39th consecutive year, the City’s Finance Department has been recognized by its North American peers with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Covenant Health Hospitals Named America's Best

Two Covenant Health hospitals have been named among Newsweek’s "America's Best-in-State Hospitals” 2027 list.

City of Oak Ridge Fall Leaf Pickup Begins 11/16

The City of Oak Ridge will begin its annual citywide leaf pickup program on Monday, November 16, 2026.

Oak Ridge Gym to Close for Updates

The Oak Ridge Recreation Center Gymnasium will undergo some updates next month.

Oak Ridge Delivers Exceptional Safety, Cleanup Progress

Oak Ridge cleanups

OREM and cleanup contractor UCOR achieved major cleanup milestones in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 while maintaining a strong safety record.

Men Sentenced for Stealing Tree from State Forest

state forest theft

Two Overton County men have been sentenced after pleading guilty in connection with cutting down and stealing a black walnut tree from Standing Stone State Forest.

Clean the Clinch Set for Nov. 7

The City of Oak Ridge Stormwater Division and its Healthy Waters Program will host the 2026 Clean the Clinch event next month for National Make a Difference Day.

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Skrmetti Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti urged the FCC to carefully scrutinize TP-Link’s request for approval to sell new router models in the United States

Volunteer Ministry Center Has Urgent Needs

This holiday season, your church, business, small group, Sunday school class, work team, family, or group of friends can make a meaningful difference for our Neighbors.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

6:42 am, October 28, 2026
U.S. forces are bolstering regional air defenses and moving troops away from bases exposed to attack. Aircraft and munitions are being prepared in case strikes on Iran resume. Washington warned several Gulf states to brace for a short, intense military campaign against Iran. The timing: after the November 3 midterm elections. Trump has not made a final call. He is leaning toward a strike that could include Iranian nuclear facilities and infrastructure. --Wall Street Journal

2:53 am, October 28, 2026
Washington conveyed a message to several Arab Gulf states to brace for a possible short, high-intensity military operation following the Nov. 3 midterm elections --Wall Street Journal

1:21 pm, October 25, 2026
"There will be no attack on Iran tonight." --President Trump


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FEMA Offers Flood Insurance Policy

Guadelupe River

FEMA has launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. The tool is accessible nationwide.

Made in Tennessee - The Next Generation

Made in Tennessee

Somewhere in Tennessee, a family will one day sit across from a healthcare professional they have never met.

Safe Haven Baby Box Used To Save A Life

Safe Haven baby box

The Knoxville Fire Department has confirmed that a healthy newborn was safely surrendered at our Safe Haven Baby Box located at Station 17.

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state news

Sen. Lamar Backs State Panel’s Call to Invest More In Tennessee’s Public School Students

Sen. London Lamar endorsed the recommendations of the TISA Review Committee, a panel established by state law to review the effectiveness of Tennessee’s K-12 student funding formula.

Second Harvest Breaks Ground On New 23-Acre Campus

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee celebrated the official groundbreaking of a new 23-acre, 200,000-square-foot campus.


Tennessee Democratic Party Launches Campaign To End Grocery Tax

The Tennessee Democratic Party launched a statewide campaign calling out Republicans for failing to end Tennessee’s grocery tax after nearly two decades in power.


FEMA Awards More Than $15 Million for Tennessee Recovery

FEMA is awarding more than $15 million to Tennessee, funding 27 projects that will accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities.

historic schoolhouse
Schoolhouse Accessibility to Be Improved
Buffalo RIver State Park
Tennessee State Parks Dedicates Buffalo River State Park
Tennessee budget
Tennessee September Revenues Exceed Estimates
Dry Branch State Park
New State Park Protects Endangered Species

national news

Designation of Libyan Judicial Police Official
In a statement made by Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, the United States has designated former Libyan Judicial Police official Osema Almasri Habeesh Najeem as well as his wife.

USDA to Make $472.5 Million Food Purchase
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase up to $472.5 million in American-grown and American-raised agricultural commodities to distribute to the charitable food network and other nutrition assistance programs.

Court Orders CIA to Begin Producing January 6 Records
Judicial Watch announced that a federal court ordered the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to begin producing records by November 16, 2026, in response to a Judicial Watch Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit seeking information about CIA personnel and support at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

US Army in Panama
Army Mountain Division Takes on Panamanian Jungle
Vestland Norway
National Geographic Best of the World 2027
East coast fisheries
A cold pulse reshaped
East Coast fisheries
human trafficking report
2026 Trafficking in
Persons Report
Earth
What earth reveals when humanity loses its ego
Narcissistic Brain
Inside the Narcissistic Brain
butterflies study
The Story Behind
the Butterfly
prison books
Expert on Prison Education Says Books Open Doors for Incarcerated People

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