Monroe County, TN

A Monroe County man had an unexpected and unwanted encounter with wildlife in his own yard.

- Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.8% (20,391 fully vaccinated) --- 20.4% lower vaccination rate than Tennessee - Cumulative deaths per 100k: 533 (248 total deaths) --- 36.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee - Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,117 (14,949 total cases) --- 4.2% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee

A Monroe County man had an unexpected and unwanted encounter with wildlife in his own yard. Monroe County man recovering after copperhead bite. USA Cycling Championships 2022: Individual Time Trials …. USA Cycling Championships 2022: Individual Time Trials …. Loved ones demand justice for 16-year-old in 2008 …. Importance of...

- New cases per 100k in the past week: 157 (73 new cases, +97% change from previous week) - Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,945 (14,869 total cases) --- 3.9% more cases per 100k residents than Tennessee - Cumulative deaths per 100k: 531 (247 total deaths) --- 36.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Tennessee - Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.8% (20,376 fully vaccinated)

A Monroe County man had an unexpected and unwanted encounter with wildlife in his own yard.

A man whose girlfriend was shot and killed during an altercation with law enforcement March 21 has been arrested after he allegedly posted a sign that appeared to threaten the deputy involved.

Free breakfast, lunch in June

A suspect is facing charges after a Tuesday police pursuit in Madisonville, according to the Madisonville Police Department.

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. — For half a century, Cooley Bus Service has taken Monroe County students to and from school. They're not sure what to do this year. "We have been loyal to this county for 50 years. We have worked and worked and worked and worked," said Scott Harold, who helps his wife's family run the business. "We just feel like we have just been shut down and nobody wants to listen to us."

Members of the Tellico Village Quilters made 85 children’s quilts over the past few months as part of a challenge to honor a former member. Work from the Kids Quilt Challenge will go to organizations that help children and Head Start programs in Loudon and Monroe counties. The challenge was a tribute to Sheryl Shoemaker, who alone made more than 100 quilts a year for children’s organizations. ...

In February, 28 solar panels were installed on Ernie and Sharon Villalobos's roof, however, they were not turned on. After months of trying to get answers, the couple called 6 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Don Dare to try and get help. They were desperate at the time because they said no one from the solar company answered their messages.

Sarah Wilson might only be 19 years old, but when she saw a problem, she was determined to start a business to provide the solution.

Over the course of the school year, Monroe Area Council for the Arts and 20 local teachers engaged students with lessons, activities and ideas that integrated art across all content areas through the Arts Across the Curriculum. Arts Across the…

A driver who didn’t stop for not wearing a seatbelt, led law enforcement on a long chase and ended up arrested on drug charges June 4.