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Jenkins aces another evaluation

4 days ago | themountainpress.com | Damon Lawrence

Roane County Director of Schools Russell K. Jenkins aced his latest evaluation. He was assigned a score by each member of the Board of Education. Attorney Chuck Cagle informed the school board of the results in a letter dated June 16. "Mr. Jenkins received an overall score of 980 points and an adjusted score of 786 points," Cagle wrote. "The adjusted score reflects the removal of the highest score and the lowest score.
US intervention 'devastated' Iran's nuclear programme says Pentagon

5 days ago | themountainpress.com | Danny Kemp |Adam Plowright

A series of unprecedented US strikes against Iran "devastated" its nuclear programme, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, as he asserted Washington was not seeking regime change in Tehran. The Pentagon chief urged Iran's leaders to find an off-ramp to the conflict after President Donald Trump announced the strikes on a key underground uranium enrichment site at Fordo, along with nuclear facilities in Isfahan and Natanz.
Trump says US strikes 'obliterated' Iran nuclear sites

5 days ago | themountainpress.com | Danny Kemp |Adam Plowright

President Donald Trump said US air strikes on Sunday "totally obliterated" Iran's main nuclear sites, as Washington joined Israel's war with Tehran in a flashpoint moment for the Middle East. In a televised address, Trump warned the United States would hit more targets if Iran did not make peace quickly. Hours later, Iran launched two waves of attacks against long-time foe Israel.
Is HGTV's 'Bargain Block' Returning for Season 5? Everything We Know

1 week ago | themountainpress.com | Keith Bynum

Season 4 of Bargain Block aired in the fall of 2024 and took hosts Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas to New Orleans, which was a departure from where their work is usually done in Detroit. Now that it's been more than seven months since the finale, fans are getting anxious about when new episodes of the beloved HGTV series will be coming out. TV Insider rounded up everything to know about whether more Bargain Block is on the way. Will there be a Season 5 of Bargain Block?
Europe to offer Iran 'diplomatic solution' to war with Israel

1 week ago | themountainpress.com | Sébastien Ricci |Alice Chancellor

European powers hope to offer a "diplomatic solution" to end the Iran-Israel war at talks in Geneva with Iran's foreign minister, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. It comes as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of entering a war now in its second week. Israel, saying Iran was on the verge of developing nuclear weapons, launched a massive wave of strikes a week ago, triggering an immediate retaliation from Tehran.
Contractor charged with sex crimes pleads not guilty

1 week ago | themountainpress.com | Damon Lawrence

Dustin Robert Joyce, the Y-12 National Security Complex contractor accused of child sex crimes, had a hearing in federal court earlier this month. He faces charges of distribution/receipt of child pornography and possession of or knowingly accessing with the intent to view child pornography. According to federal court records, a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf at the hearing.
HGTV 'Bargain Block' Host Keith Bynum Breaks Shocking News About Show

1 week ago | themountainpress.com | Keith Bynum

Keith Bynum just shared some devastating news for fans of his HGTV series, Bargain Block. After the show aired its most recent episodes in the fall of 2024, Bynum revealed the show's fate while answering fan questions via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, June 19. "We do have a few more episodes coming out in August, actually starting on Evan's birthday," he told his followers.
Measles cases are in 34 states with North Dakota now the focus

1 week ago | themountainpress.com | Tim Henderson

By Tim Henderson Residents browse offerings at a 2023 festival in downtown Fargo, N.D. Measles outbreaks starting in May have grown to 34 cases in North Dakota, giving the state the highest rate in the country, followed by New Mexico and Texas. (Photo courtesy of Visit Fargo-Moorhead)
Semi-truck driver indicted in I-40 case

1 week ago | themountainpress.com | Damon Lawrence

Stevie Bernard Williams was indicted by the Roane County Grand Jury on June 16 on one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving death. The case involves Lateshia Patillo, who was found by motorists near the eastbound shoulder of Interstate 40 in Roane County on Oct. 13, 2024. "Patillo was unresponsive and transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for treatment," a warrant filed in the case by TBI Special Agent Brandon Elkins said.
Campbell County Health Council recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

1 week ago | themountainpress.com | J.T. Russell

By By J.T. RUSSELL [email protected] The Campbell County Health Council recognized and learned about Elder Abuse Awareness Month during its monthly meeting on June 12. Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch started off the meeting by presenting a proclamation declaring June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Campbell County.