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Couple arrested, juvenile son admits to smoking marijuana
A husband and wife were arrested April 23 after alleged drugs were found in their home and their juvenile son admitted to police he used marijuana. Madisonville Police Detective Thomas Spradlin said he and other officers served a search warrant at a house on McConkey Street and found Bobby Ray Moore Jr. standing beside a bed in a bedroom. Spradlin said he told Moore what was going on, read him...
2 Cleveland High School Students Killed In Accident; Vigil To Be Held Sunday Afternoon
Two Cleveland High School students were killed in a car accident in McMinn County over the weekend. They were identified as Air'ra Wilson and Shytez Jackson. Counselors will be available to students and staff members on Monday. Cleveland High School will host a memorial vigil in honor of the two...
Enraged over drug test, man hits sister with lamp
Two men were arrested after a fight broke out when one of them was asked about taking a drug test April 20. Madisonville Police Sgt. Chris Wilburn said around 8 p.m. he was sent to a house on Dogwood Lane about a domestic dispute, but before he arrived, he was told the complainant was running down Isbill Road while being chased by a man in a pickup truck. Wilburn said...
Man begs mother for help, ends up in jail
A man tried to avoid arrest by pleading with his mother for help, but he still ended up going to jail April 19. Madisonville Police Officer Travis Gunter said he was sent to the Ball Play Road Apartments on a complaint of people yelling and causing a disturbance. Gunter said he went to the back door of the apartment while another officer attempted to get somebody to the front door...
General Sessions for 4/23/24
William Joshua Allen, 44, Washington Pike, Sweetwater, DUI 2nd offense, aggravated assault, possession of meth, resisting arrest, reckless driving, three traffic violations, possession of drug paraphernalia, implied consent violation, reset for 7/2. Pachia Alexis Arnwine, 33, County Road 322, Sweetwater, possession of Fentanyl for resale, possession of drug paraphernalia, reset for 5/14. Jose Fernando Avila, 19, Limestone Drive, Sweetwater, nine counts forgery, theft under $1,000, identification theft, reset for 7/2. ...
Joines walkoff leads Tellico to comeback win over Sweetwater
Tellico Plains needed to make something happen in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday. The Lady Bears trailed rival Sweetwater by two runs in a District 3-2A contest before freshman Addison Joines completed the comeback. With the top of the lineup up, Tellico made the noise. After being held steady by Sweetwater’s defense for six frames, the hosts combined for five hits in the seventh inning, with the crowing...
Man gives up after trailer gets stuck in road
A man apparently tried to steal a trailer April 17, but gave up and left it sitting in the middle of the road. Monroe County Sheriff’s Detective Doug Mills said James Douglas Franklin had gone to a home on Community Drive and hooked up a trailer belonging to another man and started driving away with it. Mills said the trailer had chains holding the wheels in place, but Franklin still...
Man arrested year and a half after setting fire, cutting tire
It took a year and a half, but a man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a man in 2022 and tried to set a fire near a rabbit habitat. On Nov. 26, 2022, Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Coby Webb said he was sent to Moat Sewell Road where somebody was reportedly making threats over money. Webb said he talked to a man who said the night before Phillip...
Monroe on the Go!
Celebration of the Flag Flags are on sale for the Tellico Plains Kiwanis Club's Celebration of the Flag display. Flags can be dedicated to service members, a veteran or a loved one. Each flag will have a plaque on it with the name of the honoree, as well as the person’s name who purchased the flag. Flags are 3-feet by 5-feet. The flags are $25 each and can be purchased...
Gentry designated as Certified Chamber Executive
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce recently announced the designation of the state’s first Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Certified Chamber Executives. Brandy Gentry, CEO of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, was among the select seven individuals in the state to receive this designation, acknowledging her commitment to excellence and leadership within the chamber industry. The certification process involved rigorous evaluation criteria, including years of experience and dedicated service to the chamber industry, as well as recognition through awards and other accolades. The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce congratulates Gentry on this achievement, marking her as one of the elite chamber executives in Tennessee.
How do I keep my bearded irises healthy and prolific?
Question: Dear Master Gardeners, how do I keep my bearded irises healthy and prolific? Answer: For the leaves that die in winter, leave them on the ground to help reduce damage caused by alternate freezing and thawing. If you have a slug problem or other pest then clean them off, destroy the leaves and apply mulch to protect. In Spring, if not done already, then remove all dead leaves. Do not put any leaves into your compost pile if you have one, they can carry...
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