Jul 21, 2008 CALHOUN -- A candidate for Calhoun City Commission was arrested Saturday after police said he interfered in a felony traffic stop and taunted officers. Full Story >>
Spotlight on people - Teen earns top awards for public speaking
Jul 21, 2008 If you\'re like most people, you\'ll go out of your way to avoid having to speak in public. But if it\'s something you must do, perhaps these tips from 15-year-old David Ricks could come in handy. Full Story >>
Scholarship offered to young beekeepers
Jul 21, 2008 A Meigs County man is offering a scholarship to local youths with an interest in beekeeping. Full Story >>
Post 68 car tickets help flag memorial
Jul 21, 2008 Honoring veterans could net you a new car. Full Story >>
White Street's traffic reopened after oil spill
Jul 21, 2008 White Street reopened to traffic Friday at about 2 p.m., nearly three hours after a large oil spill halted traffic on the Downtown Athens thoroughfare. Full Story >>
Role held by Confederate chaplains among lectures
Jul 21, 2008 The role of Southern religion and Confederate chaplains in the Civil War was the topic of a lecture by Dr. William McDonald during the annual meeting of the Commission on Archives and History of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. The event was held at Tennessee Wesleyan College where McDonald serves as a professor of religion and college chaplain. Full Story >>
Jul 18, 2008 White Street reopened to traffic Friday at about 2 p.m., nearly three hours after a large oil spill halted traffic on the Downtown Athens thoroughfare Full Story >>
Meigs to make cuts to keep tax rate
Jul 18, 2008 DECATUR - With Meigs County officials \"miles apart\" on resolving a projected budget deficit of more than $400,000 for the new fiscal year, County Mayor Ken Jones and Finance Director Randy Baker will go to work on presenting a plan to the County Commission that won\'t require a property tax increase. Full Story >>
Niota's tax rate still at $1 Certified rate was set at 81¢
Jul 18, 2008 NIOTA - The property tax rate in Niota will remain at $1 if the latest draft of the city\'s budget passes later this month but it means residents will be paying more in tax payments. Meanwhile, sanitation rates will see an increase. Full Story >>
McMinn's new band director ready to work hard
Jul 18, 2008 Hard work and diligence are the keys to having a successful band, according to McMinn County High School\'s new band director, Jason Harvey. Full Story >>
Jenkins reopens here
Jul 18, 2008 It\'s been more than a decade since the popular Jenkins restaurant operated in Athens, but beginning today, diners can return to taste some familiar menu items and to see some familiar faces. Full Story >>
Bivens seeks re-election to county School Board
Jul 18, 2008 Mike Bivens of Etowah is currently seeking re-election with the McMinn County School Board representing District 4. Full Story >>
Webb is candidate for School Board seat
Jul 18, 2008 Henry Nelson Webb Jr. is seeking election to the McMinn County Board of Education for the Fourth District in the Aug. 7 general election. This includes the voting precincts of Etowah City School, Mountain View Elementary School and Claxton Fire Hall. Full Story >>
Jul 17, 2008 Two men were injured in a fiery crash early this morning on County Road 100. Full Story >>
GOTCHA! Deputy arrests suspect accused of injuring her
Jul 17, 2008 A McMinn County deputy who suffered a possible concussion four days ago during a fight with a suspect returned to work Wednesday and tracked down the man accused of attacking and injuring her. Full Story >>
Early voting starts Friday for primary
Jul 17, 2008 Early voting for this year\'s county general and state primary elections in McMinn and Meigs counties starts tomorrow. Full Story >>
Offshore oil drilling gets Tennessee boost
Jul 17, 2008 While President Bush lifted in an executive ban on offshore oil drilling, that won\'t happen unless agrees to drop its ban as well. Full Story >>
