Roane County News

11/14/2025

Kingston Police Department Chief Jim Washam spent some time Friday morning sorting stuffing at Victory Baptist Church. The stuffing along with other fixings will be included in the food baskets that KPD and Hands of Mercy will distribute to members of the community on Nov. 19. Each basket will have enough food to feed a family for Thanksgiving.

11/06/2025

One of the victims in Christopher Allen’s federal s*x crimes case took the witness stand at his sentencing hearing. She said Allen stole a piece of her innocence and caused significant emotional trauma in her life.

One of the victims in Christopher Allen’s federal s*x crimes case took the witness stand at his sentencing hearing. She said Allen stole a piece of her innocence and caused

10/28/2025

Elijah Hawkins, dressed as President Donald Trump, was one of the many youngsters enjoying the festivities at the City of Harriman’s Trunk or Treat on Roane Street Tuesday evening.

10/08/2025

The Rockwood Police Department is proud to host Shop with a Cop, a community-driven event that pairs officers with children for a day of holiday shopping, joy and connection — serving the underprivileged children of Rockwood.

The Rockwood Police Department is proud to host Shop with a Cop, a community-driven event that pairs officers with children for a day of holiday shopping, joy and connection —

10/08/2025

Danny Wright will serve as chairman of the Roane County Board of Education over the next year. His fellow board members unanimously elected him for the position during last month’s regular meeting. Sam Cox was elected to serve as vice chairman.

Danny Wright will serve as chairman of the Roane County Board of Education over the next year. His fellow board members unanimously elected him for the position during last month’s

10/07/2025

Harriman City Councilman Brian Frost was arrested at his car detailing business on North Roane Street Tuesday afternoon. He's charged with three counts of coercion of a witness, three counts of false reports to law enforcement, three counts of tampe…

Harriman City Councilman Brian Frost was arrested at his car detailing business on North Roane Street Tuesday afternoon. He's charged with three counts of coercion of a witness, three counts

10/07/2025

Harriman City Council Member Brian Frost was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges connected to an incident that occurred at his business in August. For updates visit roanecounty.com.

09/10/2025

Three people, including the ex-wife of former Rockwood Police Department Detective Charles Crothers, charged in child s*x crimes ring. Read story at roanecounty.com.

09/10/2025

Making Tennesseans pay taxes when they purchase groceries is something that irritates Monty Fritts. The Republican state representative from Kingston said that’s one of the reasons why he’s running for governor.

Making Tennesseans pay taxes when they purchase groceries is something that irritates Monty Fritts. The Republican state representative from Kingston said that’s one of the reasons why he’s running for

08/09/2025

A ceremony was held at the Morgan County Correctional Complex Saturday morning in honor of TDOC correctional officer Wayne "Cotton" Morgan. He was killed during a prisoner escape at the Roane County Courthouse on Aug. 9, 2005. Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of his death.

07/31/2025

Roane County Schools open the 2025-26 school year with a half day of classes on Thursday. Sgt. Rick Butler looks over students as they enter Midway Elementary School. (Photo by Damon Lawrence)

07/18/2025

Former Rockwood Police Department Detective Charles Crothers agrees to plead guilty and serve 17.5 years in federal s*x crimes case. Read story at roanecounty.com.