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Questions remain in 2010 murder of Monroe County Elections Commissioner Jim Miller

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — More than 16 years have passed since Monroe County Elections Commissioner Jim Miller’s body was discovered in the trunk of his burned car, but questions about the case are still unanswered. Miller’s widow, Vickie Miller, described him as a man who was raised to work. The couple had planned to […]

Monroe County, TN · 1d

The Connection

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Hydrilla detected in Tellico Lake

LOUDON — An invasive aquatic plant capable of choking waterways and disrupting recreational activities has returned to Tellico Lake, prompting concerns about its spread and efforts to control it. Dozens of Tellico Village residents gathered Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Yacht Club to learn about hydrilla, a fast-growing aquatic plant that can form dense mats of vegetation in lakes and other waterways. Native to parts of Asia, Africa and Australia, hydrilla can crowd out native vegetation, block sunlight and reduce oxygen levels, disrupting aquatic ecosystems. Its dense growth also can interfere with swimming, boating and fishing. David Flanagan, president of the Watershed Association of the Tellico Reservoir (WATeR), showed residents photographs of hydrilla growing in different areas of Tellico Lake. He said geese have been observed feeding on the plant. Flanagan said hydrilla was first detected in the lake in 2023 and has remained a recurring concern. “The first time we saw it was in 2023,” Flanagan said. “It was not as bad last year as it was in the years before when we first spotted it.” Flanagan said he has been in contact with the Tennessee Valley Authority about the problem. Managing the spread Speakers emphasized that managing hydrilla,

Tellico Village, TN · 1d

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Tennessee Snow Winter Advisory Tonight: Up to 4 Inches by Saturday Nov 14

Up to 4 inches of snow and 35 mph winds could make Smoky Mountain highways slippery through Saturday.

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Athens Man Freed From Prison One Day Before Parents Found Dead With Stab Wounds

A day after walking out of a Tennessee state prison, Timothy Paul Libbey was behind the wheel of a car that crashed in Jefferson County, and troopers who went looking for the vehicle's owner instead found the owner and his wife dead inside their Athens home. Willis and Mary Libbey were discovered in their house on County Road 654, and a state report said both appeared to have suffered multiple stab wounds. Libbey has not been charged in connection with his parents' deaths.

Athens, TN · 2d
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Cherokee County residents found out a new data center could be in the works. They aren't happy about it

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Cherokee County residents held a protest in front of the Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation Tuesday evening to demand transparency around the member-owned electric cooperative’s potential plans to build a new data center.

Cherokee County, NC · 1d

WATE

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‘More than half my income’ Rent doubles at Loudon County mobile home park after ownership change

A mobile home park in Loudon County is changing hands and raising rent. The park in question is Lenoir City North Estates, formerly known as Oak Park Mobile Home Park.

Loudon County, TN · 9h

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Loudon launches study on improvements to 8-mile stretch of State Route 72

LOUDON, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Loudon is seeking feedback from residents and commuters on how to improve a busy stretch of roadway. The city will evaluate transportation needs and identify potential improvements to State Route 72 between Vonore Road and Prospect Church Road. The SR-72 Corridor Study aims to enhance safety, mobility, access, […]

Loudon, TN · 1d

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5 Things Sandhill Cranes Do at Tennessee’s Hiwassee Refuge Every Winter

As the sun sets at Tennessee’s Hiwassee Refuge, thousands of sandhill cranes fly in to roost for the night. The refuge closes to public use on Nov. 15, but you can still watch from the viewing platform. Here’s what sandhill cranes do at Tennessee’s Hiwassee Refuge every winter....

Tennessee · 1d

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Tennessee remains in State of Emergency following Polk County flooding

From Local 3 News: Tennessee has elevated its emergency management plan following severe flooding in Polk County, allowing state agencies to coordinate additional support for local recovery efforts. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) activated the State Emergency Operations Center to a Level 4 – Elevated on November 5 in...

Polk County, TN · 2d

News-Herald

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Homecoming Spirit at Greenback School

Greenback School students, preK-12, were encouraged to participate in dress-up days and decoration competitions in honor of homecoming. Powder Puff football games and cheerleading were held and enjoyed by the entire high school and community. The freshman team beat the seniors, and many high school boys delivered cheer routines that won’t be soon forgotten! The high school spirit competition winner was announced at the pep rally, and though it was a close call, it was won by the sophomore class, who decorated their hallway in Tennessee Football theme. At the game, this year’s homecoming queen was announced; senior Addyson Breedlove won. On the week of Oct. 19-23, Greenback students and faculty hosted a “Pink Week” where everyone was encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. On Oct. 23 Greenback School won the Second Harvest Food Bank Can collection for the Game of the Week. Additionally on Oct. 23, many community members gathered to watch the ribbon cutting of the new Auxiliary Gym that was part of the building project at Greenback. This gym will host PE classes for all grades and help with practice for our athletes. On Oct. 28, Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative’s Amy Kirkland met

Greenback, TN · 2d

The Daily Times

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Alcoa commissioners talk landfill, other infrastructure projects

Alcoa commissioners advanced several landfill expansion projects Tuesday aimed at improving efficiency and easing the strain on the more than 50-year-old facility. The Alcoa/Maryville/Blount County Landfill, located off Long Powers Road in Friendsville, accepts household garbage as well as bulkier waste, including old furniture and construction debris. Household garbage must be disposed of in more tightly regulated Class I cells designed to prevent groundwater contamination. Bulkier waste can be placed in less restrictive Class III and IV cells. Plans to expand the Class III and IV cells were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, forcing Alcoa Public Works Department officials to use more expensive Class I space for bulky waste. Permits also began to expire or were voided because of changing conditions at the site, prompting the city to pursue multiple expansion projects simultaneously. “One of the issues we had with one of the original plans was that there have been some changes to (the site) that have forced us to go back through some very, very challenging regulatory work,” City Manager Bruce Applegate said. “That’s why, rather than starting over from scratch each time, we’re trying to get all these other pieces going at the same time so

Alcoa, TN · 1d