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A brother-sister feud and a dog on meth
The trouble started when a man allegedly gave meth to his sister’s dog. Madisonville Police Officer Noah Bowman said he went to a house on John Street on a report of threats and talked to a woman who said her brother, Michael Manley, had been texting and calling her, making threats. She said her brother had moved in with her after breaking up with his girlfriend and that on May...
Woman not impressed by parking lot flasher
He said he didn’t do any such thing on May 13, but a security camera determined that wasn’t true. Sweetwater Police Officer Adam Dowell said it was just before 10 a.m. when he was sent to the Walmart on Highway 11 on a call of a man reportedly showing and shaking his genitals at people. Dowell said when he got to the store, he talked to a woman who said...
Facing elimination, Sweetwater outlasts Pigeon Forge; forces another game three
Backs against the wall, Sweetwater forced a winner-take-all game three after 14 innings of baseball on Thursday. After a 6-4 loss in game 1, the Wildcats found a 3-1 win over Pigeon Forge in a must-win nightcap. The Wildcats (31-10) have pitched out their two aces — Kai Correll and Caleb Powell — who stood tall on the mound, but will be unavailable to pitch in the game that decides...
Tellico run game looks strong in spring scrimmage at Copper Basin
Tellico Plains walked off its home field feeling confident Thursday. The Bears executed who they want to be smoothly — pounding the pigskin on the ground to five touchdowns to Copper Basin’s one. A 30-6 win to wrap up the program’s spring schedule showed the signs of what a senior-latent Tellico team hopes to be this fall. ...
Sweetwater wraps up spring with scrimmage against Lenoir City
Despite giving up two scores to none in the spring’s scrimmage at Lenoir City on May 13, Tommy Bunch knew he was in a good spot. In his first look at his new team against someone else, Bunch and his staff were happy with what they saw. Several younger players stepped into roles on offense and defense while the returning veterans handled their new responsibilities. “I learned about some specific...
Sequoyah depth shows off in spring scrimmage
Sequoyah ended its spring schedule with a scrimmage against McMinn Central Wednesday in Madisonville. The night showed some of the biggest differences about Sequoyah this season. Most notably, the amount of depth the program has. The Chiefs ran nearly 60 players Wednesday, all getting at least five snaps. Eleven different linemen played along with five running backs, three quarterbacks and 13 receivers. ...
Sweetwater Summer Concert Series set to begin again
The Sweetwater Valley Citizens of the Arts is gearing up for their annual Summer Concert Series scheduled to kickoff next month. According to information posted by the Sweetwater Valley Citizens of the Arts, this year’s summer concert series will feature six performances between the months of June and August. The first performance is scheduled for June 7 and will feature ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s rock music from RMS Band; the...
More events announced for Sweetwater's 150 year anniversary
Additional events have been announced for the City of Sweetwater’s 150 year celebration next year, during their monthly city commission workshop. Larry Rotters, a member of the 150 Year Celebration Planning Committee, provided both an update and a historical lesson to the city commission. “On December of 1875, Sweetwater officially became incorporated as a town in Monroe County, Tennessee. Today we are here to share with you an update on...
Four local students headed to TCAT-Athens after signing day
Several Monroe County students have chosen their next step in education. Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) — Athens held a SkillsUSA signing day event at the school last Tuesday, with four students from the local area inking on the dotted line with the vocational school. Hayden Astrauskas of Sweetwater High School, Shawn Barnes of Sequoyah High School, Jamie Goodman of Sweetwater High School and Colton Simms of Tellico Plains...
Sweetwater season ends to ‘competitive’ CSAS in Region 2-A semifinal
Sweetwater’s season came to a close Monday night, with the Wildcats falling 9-0 to District 4-A champion CSAS in the Region 2-A semifinal in Chattanooga. “It is challenging for everybody. Even when we know we can be good in our area, we need to be more competitive. Once you go out you play really good, competitive teams. It is a challenge, but that is what it is all about,” Sweetwater coach Ricardo Torres said. “We want to get better and that is one way we...
Sequoyah season ends with loss at Soddy-Daisy
Soddy-Daisy exploded for a five-run bottom of the second on Monday to storm past Sequoyah in the Region 3-3A semifinals. The Lady Trojans (21-10-1) scored 11 runs on 10 hits while holding Sequoyah to three in the Lady Chiefs’ finale of the season. The defeat eliminates Sequoyah from the postseason — the second season in a row where the Lady Chiefs were bested by Soddy-Daisy in the region tournament —...
Local high schools celebrate graduation ceremonies
All three local high schools sent their seniors off with graduation celebrations last week. Sweetwater High School held its ceremony Thursday night on the football field, while Sequoyah High School recognized their seniors Friday night in the gym and Tellico Plains High School’s ceremony was held Saturday morning in the gym. This year’s seniors began their high school career during the COVID-19 pandemic response. ...
Sequoyah swept in effort to recapture district crown
Sequoyah’s bid for a District 5-3A championship fell short Saturday in Maryville. The Lady Chiefs needed to best top-seed Heritage once in two attempts to earn the crown, but a pair of rule-run losses left the team shy of the goal. However, the 17-3 and 10-0 defeats do not end the softball season in Madisonville. Sequoyah will travel to District 6-3A champion Soddy-Daisy in Monday’s must-win Region 3-3A semifinal —...
Sweetwater beats Chargers for fifth time, returns to Class 2A sectional series
After two games, 14 innings, and a pair of strong pitching and defensive showcases, Sweetwater baseball is heading back to the Class 2A sectional series. A 3-1 win over McMinn Central in the Region 2-2A consolation game cemented Sweetwater’s second-straight spot in the final 16 teams in the state hours after a 3-1 heartbreaking loss to Marion County left the program shy of another region championship. “With the program coming...
General Sessions for 5/7/24
Dennis Brian Abernathy, 61, McJunkin Road, Tellico Plains, DUI, reset for 7/16. Scott Nelson Anderson, 58, County Road 274, Sweetwater, evading arrest, possession of meth, possession of Hydrocodone, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a revoked license, failure to use due care, reset for 6/18. Joshua Arden, 38, Harris Road, Englewood, assault, reset for 6/4. ...
Woman returns reportedly stolen diabetic medicine after opening it
A woman is facing charges after she allegedly stole diabetic medicine out of a co-workers backpack April 20. Vonore Police Detective Cory Fritts said he went to the Subway on Highway 411 and talked to a man who said he had been working with a new employee, Kayla Ashmore, and saw her at one point going through his backpack without permission. Fritts said he watched security video and could see...
Man accused of smacking child says he has a bad temper
A man was arrested May 4 after he allegedly smacked his girlfriend’s juvenile daughter hard enough to nearly draw blood. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Dalton Townsend said he went to a home on Glenlock Road outside of Sweetwater and talked to two sisters who said one of them had started “back talking” their mother’s boyfriend, Shane Rosales, and he had smacked the eight-year-old in the face. Townsend said he could...
Man says he was jumped, demands to be taken to jail
There was a report of two men fighting in the Duck Park in Sweetwater May 5, but when police arrived, they only found one. Sweetwater Police Officer Kurt Cannon said he went to the Duck Park and saw one man walking in the street, flailing his arms and screaming. Cannon said when he stepped out of his patrol car, the man, identified as Zachary Plemons, fell to the ground and...
Man said he hadn't drank anything, wife disagrees
Acting up at a softball game got a man arrested May 7. Sweetwater Police Officer Jarren Turpeinen said it was a few minutes after 9 p.m. when he was told a man was acting belligerent and being disorderly during a youth softball game at the complex on Starrett Street. Turpeinen said when he arrived at the complex, he was pointed in the direction of a man identified as Anthony Mangiaracine....
Alleged love affair may have led to straight razor threat
An alleged affair may have led to an attack in Sweetwater May 8. Sweetwater Police Officer Chris Corona said it was just after 3 a.m. when he went to the Economy Inn on a call of a man being threatened with a knife. Corona said he talked to Kenneth Stutzman who said he was sitting outside when Joseph Yates approached him, acting angry and cussing at him. Stutzman said Yates...
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