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Brickbat: Say Your Prayers
Following numerous complaints about lengthy response times, Meigs County, Tennessee, commissioners are looking at ways to improve their emergency medical service. But EMS Director Tony Finnell doesn't seem very concerned about the issue: Chattanooga's ABC 9 reported that when he was confronted about response times by a resident at a public meeting, Finnell said, "Ma'am we're all gonna die. My suggestion to you is to get your heart right with God."
Dayton Arts League announces Strawberry Festival show winners
DAYTON — The Dayton Arts League announced that the 49th Annual Strawberry Festival Fine Art Show had the second largest number of Festival-goers in the show’s history voting for their favorite piece of artwork. A total of 427 people of all ages voted during the three-day show which was only 32 less voters than last year. The League had three new members entering their art in the show for the first time: Jayson Digiantomasso, Linda Frost and Rob Linn. ...
Sweetwater Summer Concert Series set to begin again
The Sweetwater Valley Citizens of the Arts is gearing up for their annual Summer Concert Series scheduled to kickoff next month. According to information posted by the Sweetwater Valley Citizens of the Arts, this year’s summer concert series will feature six performances between the months of June and August. The first performance is scheduled for June 7 and will feature ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s rock music from RMS Band; the...
Groups to offer trauma and addiction training
DAYTON — Several groups are coming together to offer “Trauma and the Addicted Mind Training” on Thursday, May 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Rhea County Welcome Center. The Rhea County Welcome Center is located at 107 Main Street, Dayton, TN, 37321. Training will consist of learning why do people use, abuse and become addicted, how substance use impacts decision-making and self-control and what does the mind need to recover from substance use. The session will also include addressing how trauma impact brain function, how survival mode affects daily choices and an overview for creating new neuropathways and making healthy choices. The event is a joint effort among the Hamilton County Coalition, Rhea County Coalition, Blazing Hop Ranch and the state’s department of mental health and substance abuse services.
MCSO: Monroe Co. deputies searching for missing man last seen in October 2023
MONROE COUNTY, Tennessee — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding James Jefferson Hughes, 48, after he was reported missing in January 2024. The sheriff's office said he was last seen in October 2023. The 48-year-old was last seen by a family member and was reported...
Tellico Village National DEA Drug Take Back Day a Huge Success
The Saturday, April 27, 2024, DEA Drug Take Back Day at the Welcome Center in Tellico Village of Loudon County and the Kahite Clubhouse of Monroe County collected a record volume of unused, unwanted and potentially dangerous medications — 430 lbs.!
1 hospitalized after 2 cars collide in Etowah Thursday
We're learning about a car accident that happened in Etowah on Thursday evening. A 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2012 Infiniti QX56 collided at the intersection of Highway 30 East and County Road 608, according to Etowah Rural Fire Department. They say the passenger inside the Infiniti was freed from...
Facing elimination, Sweetwater outlasts Pigeon Forge; forces another game three
Backs against the wall, Sweetwater forced a winner-take-all game three after 14 innings of baseball on Thursday. After a 6-4 loss in game 1, the Wildcats found a 3-1 win over Pigeon Forge in a must-win nightcap. The Wildcats (31-10) have pitched out their two aces — Kai Correll and Caleb Powell — who stood tall on the mound, but will be unavailable to pitch in the game that decides...
More events announced for Sweetwater's 150 year anniversary
Additional events have been announced for the City of Sweetwater’s 150 year celebration next year, during their monthly city commission workshop. Larry Rotters, a member of the 150 Year Celebration Planning Committee, provided both an update and a historical lesson to the city commission. “On December of 1875, Sweetwater officially became incorporated as a town in Monroe County, Tennessee. Today we are here to share with you an update on...
Farm Day returns after five-year hiatus
After a nearly six-year hiatus, Loudon County UT Extension Office’s 4-H program hosted Farm Day at Hyde Farms in Greenback on May 9. More than 580 fourth-graders across the county attended the hands-on agricultural experience. What once was an annual tradition was put on hold after the COVID Pandemic. Last Thursday morning, however, hundreds of students — along with their teachers and group leaders — happily soaked in the rainy...
Master Gardeners to host upcoming event in Spring City
Greetings, Rhea Countians! The Rhea County Master Gardeners would like to take this opportunity to share some of our latest community events for this past week. First, we hosted a booth at kids’ night at the Strawberry Festival, we gave out chocolate covered strawberries for the kiddos, and we gave out information on our organization to the adults. There were lots of smiling faces when you got a chocolate dipped strawberry! We did learn one thing…we needed a lot more strawberries. ...
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