Dayton
LATEST NEWS
State Rep. Greg Vital Honors Tennessee’s Fallen Officers; Back The Blue Act To Become Law July 1
State Rep. Greg Vital today commemorated National Police Week and urged Hamilton County residents to honor and remember law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind. The names of 282 officers killed in the line of duty...
'So others may live:' Chattanooga team gets rescue accreditation to keep hikers safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tennessee parks can be perfect for a hike. But sometimes, they can also be dangerous, especially in certain weather conditions. Now, a specialized rescue organization is making sure more people stay safe while hitting the trails. “So that others may live...”. That’s the motto Tim White...
Four local students headed to TCAT-Athens after signing day
Several Monroe County students have chosen their next step in education. Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) — Athens held a SkillsUSA signing day event at the school last Tuesday, with four students from the local area inking on the dotted line with the vocational school. Hayden Astrauskas of Sweetwater High School, Shawn Barnes of Sequoyah High School, Jamie Goodman of Sweetwater High School and Colton Simms of Tellico Plains...
Mark Thornton to play Tenn. Valley Theatre
SPRING CITY — The Tennessee Valley Theatre in Spring City invites residents toa night of music with the multi-talented guitar player, producer and engineer Mark Thornton, based in Nashville. The concert will be held on Saturday, May 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the theater, located at 184 W Jackson Ave, Spring City, TN, 37381. Between 1997 and 2008, Thornton was the guitar player for guitar legend Jerry Reed,...
City council moves forward with plans to reopen boat dock
DAYTON — On Monday, the Dayton City Council voted to move forward with plans to eventually allow a new bait and tackle shop and restaurant to move into the Dayton Boat Dock location. In a unanimous vote, the city council voted to allow Dayton City Manager David Shinn to move forward with negotiations with Billy Hall to eventually occupy the boat dock. Shinn said that the location will house a...
Chattanooga woman charged with hiding runaway Florida teen until his 18th birthday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 29-year-old woman faces charges in Chattanooga after police say she kept a missing 17-year-old from Florida out of sight for about 6 weeks. Authorities arrested Nicole Duus on Sunday. An affidavit we obtained says deputies in Hamilton County got a tip from investigators in Pasco...
Dayton Garden Club participates in herb program
Members from the Dayton Garden Club recently attended the state ways and means herb program in Chattanooga on May 2 at the Christ United Methodist Church. Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs state president gave a program on herbs and their uses, and also provided lunch using some of the herbs. An informative booklet was handed out to all attended. Pictured from left to right are Debbie Shaver, Denise Thorne, state president, Marliese Monttgomery, Sherline Wiseman, Cynthia Travis, Eileen LaVine, Alana Broadnick and Kristen Abegg.
Travis named to the Berry College Spring 2024 Dean's List
Ava Travis named to the Berry College Spring 2024 Dean's List ROME, Ga. — Ava Travis of Dayton, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List at Berry College. The Dean's List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Nationally recognized for academic excellence and as an outstanding educational value, Berry is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts college of approximately 2,200 students. For more than a century, the college has offered an exceptional education that balances intellectual exploration, practical learning, and character development. Its 27,000-acre campus is the world's largest. Visit www.berry.edu.
Groundbreaking held for new Food City
DAYTON — On Tuesday, company officials broke ground on the new Food City on Able Drive in Dayton. The 55,000 square foot retail supermarket is expected to open early next year and will replace the existing location on Market Street. “We appreciate the support the residents of Dayton and Rhea County have shown our company, and we’re excited to provide our loyal customers with a much-needed new state-of-the-art Food City to better serve their needs,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.