Oliver Springs NewsLocal news for Oliver Springs, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.'Disaster' scene becomes classroom for a day- April 25, 2008 "Hopefully, the kids will now know what to expect if such a thing occurs." Here's the scenario: Three SUVs collide with a school bus loaded with kids in the morning at a busy intersection, killing seven people and injuring 43. via The Knoxville News Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/oliver-springs-tn/2008/04/disaster-scene-becomes-classroom-for-a... Most of the oil wells in the state are in East Tennessee- April 18, 2008 "They started out with the one here right across from my house and then started building them out like that" Here in Tennessee, the state has granted 55 oil well drilling permits so far this year. via WBIR-TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/oliver-springs-tn/2008/04/most-of-the-oil-wells-in-the-state-are... Environmentalists, industry clash over mine legislation- April 16, 2008 "The majority of National Coal's (the largest mine operator in Tennessee) current permits are above 2,000 feet, and it would drastically affect their operations. The industry definitely opposes the bill." The Tennessee General Assembly is debating the future of surface mining in Tennessee. via Daily Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/oliver-springs-tn/2008/04/environmentalists-industry-clash-over-... Home and garden briefs: Apr. 11- April 14, 2008 Master herbalist joins Erin's Meadow Herb Farm staff Master Herbalist Peggy Merritt has joined Erin's Meadow Herb Farm staff. via Knoxville News Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/oliver-springs-tn/2008/04/home-and-garden-briefs-apr-11?fromrss=... |