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SWAT search leads to drug, theft charges
Investigators have charged a Maryville man with drug and theft charges after a search of his home allegedly uncovered stolen vehicles and possible forged titles. Booking information says Michael Duane Wingo, 55, Bolinger Road, was arrested Friday, May 17, and released hours later on bonds totaling $100,000. He has been...
Man wants woman out of his bed, gets arrested
While attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a Madisonville man May 10, officers found suspected drugs and a woman who appeared to be overdosing on a bed. Madisonville Police Officer Nick Davis said he and deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to serve an arrest warrant at a house on Tellico Street for a man named Jeffrey Long who gave them permission to come in because he needed help getting a woman out of his bedroom. ...
Loudon Bass team experiences successful week on the water
The Loudon High School and Junior bass fishing teams had a historic day on the water during the Tennessee Southeast Bass Championship held May 11 on Watts Bar Lake. In the Junior division, Loudon had four boats compete with the duo anglers of Donovan Sims/Brently Mullins, Eastin Stallcup/Colton Clabough and Coleman Moore/Anna Brown — all unable to get any bites. That being said, a standout performance by Loudon’s junior duo...
Loudon City officials make managerial decisions
Loudon City Council and the Loudon Utility Board met last Monday, May 13, with the intent being to discuss manager candidates. However, in the end, they chose to invite two new candidates to interview in July. The meeting was the shortest to date while discussing the manager search at only 15 minutes. The manager search process began late last year and has averaged at least one special meeting a month since. ...
Tellico’s Wiseman wins gold twice, Hawk places at Class A State Championship
Darrah Wiseman has more gold around her neck. The Tellico Plains junior won her fifth and sixth career gold medals at the TSSAA Class A State Championship meet on May 21. Wiseman moves to six medals in six events. Bears’ senior Nicholas Hawk added more medals to his resume as well, finishing fourth in the...
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 […]
Snake causes power outage in Rockwood
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Friday evening, Rockwood Electric Utility reported all customers receiving power from Rockwood Primary Substation lost power except for those in the Industrial Park area around 10:45 p.m. The cause: a very large snake. According to Rockwood Electic Utility, the power outage affected most of Rockwood, Highway 70...
New playground, splashpad open at Houston Park in Madisonville
Local officials gathered at Houston Park in Madisonville Saturday morning to commemorate the opening of the park’s playground and splashpad. The ceremony for the grand opening of the park’s playground and splashpad took place at the park Saturday at 11 a.m. where Madisonville Mayor Gus Davis revealed the new park equipment. “This is a great day and a great time,” Davis said. “This is something that the City of Madisonville...
Make-A-Wish East Tennessee and Axle Logistics Fulfill Dreams for Local Children Facing Health Challenges
In an afternoon where kindness was the headliner, Make-A-Wish East Tennessee and partnering logistics giant, Axle Logistics, joined forces to turn the dreams of four resilient youngsters into a palpable reality; with Brodie Bridge, a 15-year-old from Loudon, receiving a cutting-edge gaming setup that promises to keep his spirits high as he confronts pediatric cancer. "I still can’t really believe it, it’s so awesome to have," Bridge, battling a rare form of the disease, spoke of his new gaming computer, as reported by WATE.
Environmental impact analysis completed for Loudon solar power project
A solar power project planned for Loudon County would have no significant impacts on considerations such as water quality, floodplains or human health, a government agency has determined. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service made the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Walking Horse Solar Project in March. The project, which would provide a renewable energy source for Loudon County and surrounding areas, is to be built on about 42 acres off Maremont Parkway. ...
General Sessions for 5/14/24
Pachia Alexis Arnwine, 33, County Road 322, Sweetwater, possession of Fentanyl for resale, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft under $1,000, reset for 6/18. Jimmy Albert Baker, 40, Citico Road, Vonore, two counts vandalism over $1,000, reset for 6/25. Jerry Wayne Bankester, 33, Dunn Road, Tellico Plains, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150, 11/29 suspended; DUI, $365, 11/29 suspended after 48 hours; failure to render due care, 30 days suspended; possession of...
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