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Stolen vehicle, warrants lead to chase through McMinn County
A man who was wanted out of Monroe County and allegedly driving a stolen vehicle tried to elude deputies recently, but failed. On May 7, McMinn County Sheriff’s Department deputies were surveilling a residence in the southwest portion of McMinn County when they saw a red 1997 Honda CR-V leave headed north on County Road 700. They followed, noticing the vehicle “fail to maintain a single lane of travel, almost...
The 1983 illegal fireworks explosion that left nearly a dozen dead in East Tennessee
BENTON, Tennessee — Benton is a quaint city of barely 1,500 residents. In 1983, it was the site of a massive explosion that rocked this town to its core. The detonation happened the morning of May 27 at an illegal fireworks business concealed behind Webb’s Bait Farm. The...
Deputies respond to shooting in Ooltewah Monday afternoon
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. — Hamilton County deputies are responding to a shooting in Ooltewah Monday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says it happened in the 4800 block of Pattentown Road. Our crews saw crime tape and several law enforcement vehicles on scene. Drivers are...
Woman facing drug charges after crashing car into a house
DAYTON — A Rhea County woman is facing several drug-related charges after allegedly crashing her car into the front of a home on Dayton Mountain Highway earlier this month. “Rhea County dispatch reportd that the caller stated a car hit his house,” Rhea County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kevin Ritchey said. “He stated to dispatch that the driver of the vehicle, Rachel Byrd, was on the phone with someone and talking to them.” ...
Attempted murder reportedly based on issue with 'vibe'
Taking issue with someone’s “vibe” was reportedly the reason for a murder attempt last week. Last Wednesday, Athens Police Department Sgt. Justin West responded to the area of Sherwood Avenue in reference to shots being fired. As West investigated there, another officer near Aqua Street was flagged down by a man who said he was involved in the shots being fired. The man said he was walking his dog when...
Bob Kesling speaks to Kiwanis
Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling spoke at the Kiwanis Club of Sweetwater’s meeting on Thursday, with people from around the area turning out to hear him. One of those was Athens resident Jordan Curtis, who snapped a selfie with the longtime University of Tennessee broadcaster for football and men’s basketball. Meeting Bob Kesling
Arrest reports: May 16-May 22
May 16Helen Fay Jones was charged with domestic assault and resisting arrest. Dustin Edward Sneed was charged with improper use of vehicle registration, failure to provide proof of insurance, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of probation, leaving the scene of an accident, evading arrest and resisting arrest. Jennifer Dawn Trusley was charged with speeding, failure to provide proof of insurance and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with the...
Harrison Family Escapes From Burning Home Saturday Morning
A Harrison family escaped without injury from a house fire on Saturday morning. Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 6003 Porter Dr. around 4 a.m. The first crew arrived on the scene and reported a working fire at the rear of the home and heavy smoke throughout the structure.
PHOTOS: Flags Placed At The National Cemetery For Memorial Day
The City of Chattanooga on Tuesday announced the installation of four train crossing alert systems in the Hixson and Tyner communities. The system will provide real-time crossing data and warn ... more. 5/28/2024. Drivers traveling on I-24 in Marion County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will...
What caused erroneous tornado sirens in Madisonville Thursday?
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Monroe County’s Emergency Services agency is working to fix an error that may have caused those in Madisonville to have heard tornado sirens Thursday night, although there was not a Tornado Warning in the area. Thursday, around 8:45 p.m., Monroe County Emergency Services posted on Facebook that there had […]
Tellico announces new coaches in baseball, cross country, soccer, track and field
Tellico Plains announced three new head coaches on May 23. A pair of coaches return to the head coaching role while soccer pairs a new face with a returning assistant. Chris Hollinghead and Mitchel Witt return to helm the baseball program and the cross country and track and field programs, respectively. Nathan Lynn will join...
General Sessions for 5/21/24
Jared Michael Adcock, 39, Hoyt Sutton Road, Madisonville, violation of probation, revoke and reinstate probation for 11/29. Hugh Allen Alverson, 48, Hill Loop, Madisonville, assault by domestic violence, diversion through 5/27/25, no contact with victim. Haley Marie Anderson, 28, County Road 274, Niota, shoplifting, reset for 5/28. Jonah Reid Browning, 23, Scott Street, Tellico Plains,...
Dayton Garden Club brings home awards
DAYTON — National Garden Club member the Dayton Garden Club, held it’s monthly meeting on May 15, 2024 at the Dayton Airport. The meeting was called to order by Debbie Shaver, devotions given by Marliese Montgomery, and the members gave the pledge to the flag of the United States of America. The minutes will be sent out via email by secretary Sherlene Wiseman. Marliese gave the treasurer’s report. Unfinished business included: ...
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