Aug 19, 2008 The Mid-East Tennessee Regional fair began Monday night with the annual Fairest of the Fair pageant, and a Cleveland State Community College student was the first-place winner. Full Story >>
Commission cuts $10,000 from schools
Aug 19, 2008 The McMinn County Commission cut $10,000 from the county School Board's budget as retribution for giving a pay increase to the director of schools. Full Story >>
Carjacker charged in friend's robbery
Aug 19, 2008 A man convicted of carjacking a month ago is now wanted for aggravated robbery after being accused of holding his friend at gunpoint Wednesday night. Full Story >>
Couple suspected in Ky. robbery arrested
Aug 19, 2008 A couple charged with armed robbery in a hold-up of a Kentucky bingo hall were arrested in McMinn County this week. Full Story >>
Board goes forward with Meigs High additions
Aug 19, 2008 DECATUR - It's not the cheapest option but it does more for the school. With that in mind, the Meigs County School Board signaled its approval Monday on a renovation project at Meigs County High School that will cost an estimated $576,200. Full Story >>
Board to meet on Ingleside's enrollment
Aug 19, 2008 Enrollment in the Athens schools is down from last year but has increased beyond capacity at Ingleside Elementary, and the city's School Board has scheduled a called meeting for Wednesday to decide what to do about it. Full Story >>
Aug 18, 2008 ENGLEWOOD -- An emergency siren is being purchased to help alert residents in Englewood of severe weather, train derailments and other major events. Full Story >>
One Guardsman reports to camp
Aug 18, 2008 ENGLEWOOD - One local National Guard soldier charged with failing to report for duty earlier this month is now in training in Mississippi. Full Story >>
Thursday last day to qualify for ballot
Aug 18, 2008 The deadline for candidates to qualify to run for office in the Nov. 4 general election is Thursday at noon. Full Story >>
16 students arrested at back-to-school party
Aug 18, 2008 A back-to-school party busted by Athens police late Saturday sent 16 people to jail for charges ranging from underage drinking to contributing to the delinquency of minors. Most are incoming freshmen at Tennessee Wesleyan, the four-year United Methodist-affiliated college in Athens. Full Story >>
Spotlight on people - Local student is providing 'bear necessities' for others
Aug 18, 2008 Anne Ruleman has found the "bear necessities" for "waging peace": Knitting needles and yarn. Full Story >>
Meigs County is awarded business development grant
Aug 18, 2008 DECATUR -- Rural Development, a branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, recently announced a $4,000 grant to provide technical and training assistance for business development throughout Meigs County. Full Story >>
Meigs chairwoman honored at final meeting
Aug 18, 2008 DECATUR - Meigs County School Board Chairwoman Angela Melhorn presided over her final regular Board meeting last Thursday and her colleagues and Director of Schools Don Roberts said she'll be missed. Full Story >>
Students receive free physicals
Aug 18, 2008 Almost 100 students showed up Thursday night at the Good Faith Clinic to take advantage of a second opportunity to receive free physicals which are required for participation in school sports. Full Story >>
Aug 16, 2008 Warrants have been issued for five National Guard soldiers, including two from Englewood, who are charged with failing to report for duty last weekend at the Lieurance-Hunt Armory in Sweetwater. Full Story >>
Fire damages pharmacy
Aug 16, 2008 A fire at the CVS Pharmacy on Decatur Pike could have been sparked by someone smoking in the stock room, Athens Fire Chief Bob Miller said. Full Story >>
Budget may be finalized with $10,000 cut
Aug 16, 2008 The McMinn County School Board could have a little less money in its budget after the County Commission resumes its budget approval talks Monday night. Full Story >>
Meigs still wrangling with budget shortfall
Aug 16, 2008 DECATUR - With no consensus yet on Meigs County's budget, Mayor Ken Jones said he'll return to the County Commission with another proposal. Full Story >>
