Note: This story was updated at 12:50 p.m. Aug. 18. A Clinton man was charged with attempted first-degree murder and domestic assault after he allegedly grabbed a woman by the neck, tossed her out of a shower, and fired a handgun at her … [Read More...]
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Updated: Chief Akagi retiring
Note: This story was last updated at 10 a.m. Aug. 18. Oak Ridge Police Chief James T. "Jim" Akagi is retiring in October, officials said Friday. The retirement announcement was made by the Oak Ridge City Manager’s Office. Akagi has been police chief since July 1, 2011. His retirement is … [Read More...]
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Clinton motorcyclist injured in Solway crash
A motorcyclist from Clinton was injured in a crash with a car in Solway on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The car-motorcycle crash was reported at about 9:17 a.m. Tuesday on State Route 62 (Pellissippi Parkway) in west Knox County. … [Read More...]
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One challenger for City Council, none for school board
The deadline for candidates to qualify for the November 6 municipal elections was noon Thursday, and four Oak Ridge City Council incumbents have one challenger while there are three candidates for three school board seats. Besides the four seats now held by incumbents, the November election will … [Read More...]
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Marshall resigns from school board
Oak Ridge Board of Education member Paige Marshall resigned from the school board on Thursday. Marshall and her family are moving to North Carolina for a new job, BOE Chair Keys Fillauer said Friday. In her resignation letter on Thursday, Marshall expressed sadness and deep appreciation. "I … [Read More...]
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‘Sergeant York: The Play’ to benefit hurricane relief in Puerto Rico
The touring play, "Sergeant York: The Play," will be presented in Oak Ridge on Friday and Saturday, and proceeds will benefit hurricane relief in Puerto Rico. The play will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 17, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 18, in the Multi-Purpose Room at First … [Read More...]
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers open, more businesses planned
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is open at South Illinois and South Tulane avenues, and more businesses are planned at Main Street Oak Ridge, the 58-acre redevelopment of the former Oak Ridge Mall. So far, Main Street Oak Ridge features a dozen new businesses—including retail … [Read More...]
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Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries opening in Oak Ridge
A Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries is opening in Oak Ridge. The new restaurant will be located where Pie Five Pizza used to be at 443 South Illinois Avenue, near the Aldi grocery store and next to Aspen Dental and Fast Pace Urgent Care medical clinic in the Woodland neighborhood in … [Read More...]
