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Hello, World -- McMinn, Central & Meigs seniors receive diplomas

Under leaden skies and occasional sprinkgles, McMinn County High School held its 110th commencement ceremony outside on Saturday morning. However, the weather did little to dampen the spirits of the more than 300 graduates and their families and friends. MORE

Not quitting! Niota commissioners say they won't resign

NIOTA - Calls for the resignation of two Niota City Commission members became louder following last Thursday night's meeting. The city has been going through issues with its liability insurance with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Pool and recently had to shut down the city due to losing the liability portion of its insurance.

TVA ups rates for electricity
The price for electricity for AUB customers in June will rise slightly compared to the current May rate as the result of higher generation costs from TVA and because June begins the summer rate schedule with higher base rates.
* Spotlight on Sarah Floyd * Ready to set sail on a new career
Similar to what one popular military commercial used to say, Sarah Floyd has done more by age 23 than many people do in a lifetime.
Athens is dismissing school early Tuesday
Athens City Schools will cut their academic calendar a little short this school year.

Lady Tigers roar into State
BAXTER - Meigs County earned another trip to the Class AA state softball tournament and a chance for revenge on Friday with a 2-0 nail-biter win at Upperman in a state sectional game.
Cherokees a work in progress
In a fast-paced workout on Friday evening that did not include a break, the McMinn County and Knox West high school football teams scrimmaged for two hours before calling the proceedings to a halt.
Area qualifiers compete in TSSAA Spring Fling this week
One team and four individuals will represent the area this week in the annual Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Spring Fling State Championships to be held at various sporting venues in and around Murfreesboro.

Events announced in Social Calendar
Check out this week's listing of events featured in The Social Calendar.
Joseph McMinn Bible makes return to McMinn County
There's no better home for the McMinn family Bible than the McMinn Living Heritage Museum.
The Bible of Joseph McMinn, an early Tennessee governor for whom McMinn County derives its name, was donated to the museum this year by Tom and Joan Barrett of Cleveland.
She dabbles - and paints and draws - in it all
You can't keep a good artist tied to one particular style. In Joy Merckson's case, you can't even keep her tied to one medium. She excels in it all. For proof, view her Community Artists League exhibit now on display in the E.G. Fisher Public Library's Mayfield Gallery.

Site of the Week

Each week we choose one site from our Local Internet Directory to feature.

This week's Site:
www.mcminncoeda.org

Internet Business Directory


Athens Kiwanis Club

SPECIAL SECTIONS
	For Your Information A comprehensive informational guide to government, business and services in McMinn and Meigs counties.		Best of the Best Local Business chosen by the public as the best businesses.
	Church Directory A complete directory of churches in McMinn and Meigs Counties		Athens, TN Area Chamber Guidebook Promotes the community's quality of life and vast array of services, as well as the economic environment.
20 Under 40 20 residents younger than 40 making a difference in our community.		Boomers and Beyond Stories about and of interest to local senior adults.
Business Card Directory Locally owned and operated business information for all your service and shopping needs.		Business Profiles Profiles of local businesses in our community.
Foundations A convenient reference guide focusing on local Education, Business/Industry and our Community.		Golden Anniversary Celebrating local couples who have achieved 50 years or more of marriage.
How To Guide A comprehensive guide to gettting things done.		McMinn Homesearch A pictorial magazine of homes for sale and real estate services for the greater McMinn County area.
Medical Directory Information guide to local medical personnel and facilities.		Spring Home Improvement Guide to preparing your home and property for the summer months.
Spring Sports Guide to Spring Sports.		Women Today Spotlighting women in the workplace.
Holiday Gift Guide Use this handy guide to make Christmas shopping a little easier.

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