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‘Recruit to Oak Ridge’ says state’s nuclear workforce lead strategist
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (126+ words) Teresa Duncan says Roane State will be advising students picking up the needed skills to leave home and 'go get well-paying jobs in Oak Ridge.' The nuclear workforce that will be growing in Tennessee by a projected 2,500 employees in the…...
There are Texas legends. Then there was Joe Ely.
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (757+ words) Hayden Pedigo's isn't the only voice from the echoing expanse of the Texas Panhandle that'll be heard at the Big Ears Festival this March. Pedigo's Amarillo angst is probably impossible without the precedent of The Flatlanders " Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch…...
Celebrate the Detroit Tigers storied history with this hardcover book
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (186+ words) Celebrate the Detroit Tigers storied history with this hardcover book'Oak Ridger Celebrate the Detroit Tigers storied history with this hardcover book - The Detroit Tigers are coming off a successful 2025 season and back-to-back Cy Young wins for Tarik Skubal. - A new…...
Environmental management staff keeps public aware of Oak Ridge cleanup
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (452+ words) The'Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management'(OREM) recently held an open-house public information session to keep the community updated on the priorities and latest cleanup happening across the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Reservation. The Jan. 29 session at the Oak…...
What is period poverty and how are Oak Ridge women working to fight it?
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (314+ words) What is period poverty and how are Oak Ridge women working to fight it?Oakridger What is period poverty and how are Oak Ridge women working to fight it? Women from Altrusa, Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge, and United…...
A look at Robert Duvall's final video messages before his death at 95
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (372+ words) Fans are revisiting Robert Duvall's final social media posts before his death at 95 years old. In the months leading up to his death on Feb. 15, the Oscar-winning actor shared a video from his wife Luciana Duvall'celebrating his 95th birthday, a peek…...
How does Donald Trump compare with Barack Obama, Andrew Jackson? Poll shows how America rates them
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (970+ words) President Donald Trump has received the highest share of "poor" ratings among all presidents, according to a new survey which asked Americans to rate 20 U.S. presidents on a scale ranging from outstanding to poor. The poll was conducted online by the…...
Oak Ridge basketball teams play in District 4AAAA tournament this week
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (460+ words) At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Oak Ridge High School Lady Wildcats will begin the District 4AAAA Tournament by pllaying against Rhea County in an elimination game at McMinn County. The boys will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in a 7:30 p.m. game against…...
At AG's request, GOP leaders back bill to block challenges of new laws
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (1101+ words) Top-ranking Republican leaders are united in an effort to repeal a state law they passed eight years ago that was aimed at ensuring Tennesseans can sue the state of Tennessee to challenge unlawful or unconstitutional actions passed by the legislature....
How to watch, live stream 2026 Daytona 500 on Sling
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (372+ words) It's about time for the 2026 racing season to get underway, and what better place than the World Center of Racing? With qualifying and the duals in the books, the 68th Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) Int'l Speedway is all that remains to…...