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Atchley strikes out 15 in Sequoyah’s district win over Lenoir City
Kaleigh Atchely continued to stand tall on the mound in district play. Sequoyah’s sophomore ace struck out 15 batters in Monday’s 5-1 District 5-3A win over Lenoir City. Striking out over half the batters faced, Atchley’s night led the host Lady Chiefs (8-4; 5-0) to their fourth win in a five-game run that has been interrupted by weather delays. ...
State vet issues order for dairy cattle movement
NASHVILLE — In response to the USDA confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in four states, the State Veterinarian has ordered a movement restriction on dairy cattle coming to Tennessee from the affected premises. As of April 1, Texas, Kansas, Michigan, and New Mexico had confirmed cases of HPAI in dairy cattle and results for a presumptive positive test for a herd in Idaho are pending at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). NVSL confirmed that the strain is H5N1, which...
TDH investigating cases of botulism-like illness
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and multiple other states to investigate botulism-like illness after reported botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes. Joint investigations have identified concerns about use of counterfeit products or products with unclear origin administered in non-medical settings such as homes or spas. TDH recently identified four patients who...
Protomet Corporation to expand manufacturing presence in East Tennessee
ROCKWOOD — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Protomet Corporation officials have announced the company will expand its footprint in East Tennessee by establishing engineering and manufacturing operations in Rockwood. Protomet will create 250 new jobs and invest $25 million as the company acquires and retrofits the former Albahealth building on North Gateway Avenue. The Roane County facility will be state-of-the...
Easter with TPPL
Tellico Plains Public Library held its third annual Easter with the Library event on Thursday, March 21. There were crafts, animals, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, and Easter egg hunts for all ages. The library extends a special thank you to the following: • The Charles Hall Museum for partnering with the library...
Monroe on the Go!
Ladies Night Out: 80s Ladies rescheduled Sweetwater Main Street has postponed its Ladies Night Out event, “80s Ladies,” to Thursday, June 13, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Sweetwater. Tickets are $30 each and include dinner and dessert, on top of exclusive shopping and a chance to win big. Fill up your 80s Mix Tape Card to win a shopping spree, and participate in a cheesy 80s game show to win Main Street Bucks. Dress in your 80s best for a night of...
General Sessions for 4/17/24
Tammy Lee Lynn Lopez Morales Alvarez, 46, North Point Road, Sweetwater, driving on a revoked license, $100, 11/29 suspended; violated insurance law, $100; possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, two traffic violations, dismissed. Bryan Wayne Arwood, 51, Cedar Street, Madisonville, violation of probation, 11/29 at 50 percent; criminal trespassing, dismissed. Tina Marie Beckett, 37, Williams Mill Road, Alcoa, DUI, reset for 7/2. ...
Homeowner says fleeing man wasn't in his building, but that may not have been true
One man was running from the law and the other allegedly tried to hide him and both ended up being arrested April 6. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Dalton Townsend said he was on patrol near Sweetwater when he saw a Honda Civic going in and out of its lane on Glenlock Road. Townsend said he turned on his lights for a traffic stop, but the driver took off onto Sunnyside Road. ...
Man wants to see Larry, Jehovah's won't let him in
In a reversal of roles, Monroe County Jehovah’s Witnesses found themselves with a stranger knocking on their door April 10. Monroe County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Ferree said he went to Kingdom Hall on new Highway 68 just outside of Madisonville on a call of an unwanted subject trying to get into the building. While he was on his way, Ferree said he was told by dispatch that the man had...
Man demands lawyer at 4:30 a.m. on the side of the road, doesn't get one
A driver who couldn’t keep his car in the right lane early April 6 was also found to have a gun on him. Or somewhere. Madisonville Police Officer Travis Gunter said around 4:30 a.m. he went to Highway 411 in the area of Walmart on a reckless driver call, but on his way he was told the car was on 411 in front of the UGO. Gunter said he found...
Man tries to burn bar down, but Tiki oil won't light
A man reportedly admitted he tried to set a bar on fire April 10, but didn’t say why he felt the need to do so. Monroe County Sheriff’s Det. Samantha Long said she went to the Stop In Bar (also known as Black Bull Tavern) on Old Highway 68 on a report of an attempted arson. Long said she talked to the bar's owner who said the reported arson happened...
Upset man fires gun into air to show how mad he is
A man upset over an argument was arrested April 6 after he allegedly fired a gun while walking down a street near Madisonville. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Kieran Reeves said he was sent to Community Drive on a call of a man shooting a gun and talked to a woman who said she had seen a man walking down the road in front of some apartments, carrying a long-barrel firearm. ...
Man runs from invisible pursuer in Walmart parking lot
A man running through the Madisonville Walmart parking lot was arrested April 7 after law enforcement couldn’t find who was chasing him. Madisonville Police Sgt. Chris Wilburn said officers were sent to the store around 8 p.m. on a call of a shirtless man with a pry bar running through the parking lot, hiding from someone no one could see. Wilburn said he found the man, identifying his as Gary...
TDCI's Securities Division shares proactive investor protection tips
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) encourages Volunteer State investors to utilize TDCI’s Division of Securities many investor education resources. “No matter your investor profile or where you are in your investment journey, TDCI’s Securities Division has tailored resources designed specifically for you,” said TDCI Assistant Commissioner for Securities Elizabeth Bowling. “Building a solid foundation in financial literacy empowers investors to not only recognize and steer clear of fraudulent schemes, but to successfully invest and prepare for their retirement years. We...
Tellico turns fourth inning decisive in battle with Sweetwater
Don Swanson went to make a change. One pitch into the decisive at-bat of Tellico Plains’ seventh win of the season, Swanson wanted to give host Sweetwater a different look. Kadence Moses stepped in for a stellar Meredith Linder, holding off Sweetwater’s valiant surge on April 11 with a bases-loaded strikeout in a 4-1 Lady Bears’ win. ...
Dodson sits down 12 as Tellico wins first district contest of season
Tellico Plains picked up its fourth win of the season April 10 and first in District 3-2A play, when the Bears handled Polk County 8-1. The win moves Tellico (4-12; 1-7) to 1-7 in league play, a spot that binds them to the play-in round for the upcoming District 3-2A tournament, but coach Heath Ware saw what he wanted to see from his team all season in the win. “The...
Sweetwater blows past upstart Tellico in district rout
Sweetwater soccer picked up its second District 3-A win of the season emphatically on April 10, besting intra-county rival Tellico Plains 9-0. The Wildcats (6-1-1) slid six goals across in the first half en route to an afternoon that saw seven Wildcats score in front of the Sweetwater student body. “Two things that worked very well for our team were the passing and communicating with teammates,” Sweetwater coach Ricardo Torres...
Hall tosses one-hitter as Chiefs complete Lenoir City sweep
Ryan Hall pitched a one-hitter during Sequoyah’s 6-0 District 5-3A win over Lenoir City on April 10. Hall struck out two batters and walked three during his seven-inning shift. Lenoir City hit a leadoff double in the second inning, but was then held to nine consecutive outs. Levi Johnson led Sequoyah’s offense with two RBIs, followed by one each from Luke Brackett and Bryson Raper. Sequoyah improves to 8-10 on the season and 3-3 in a tight district race.
Emma's Hike to benefit victims of domestic violence
The Monroe County Health Council is preparing for its annual Emma’s Hike event this year. Emma’s Hike is a fundraising event intended to acquire funds to directly support victims of domestic violence. “This is a virtual hike that will go through the month of May starting on May 1 at Kefauver Park in Madisonville,” said Monroe Health Council Administrative Assistant Michelle Pye. “This is raising funds for our Monroe STOPe...
Sweetwater survives Meigs County for fourth district sweep this season
Sweetwater baseball took another significant stride in its trek through District 3-2A Tuesday. The Wildcats 5-0 shutout completed a sweep of Meigs County — Sweetwater’s fourth league sweep of the season. “I think it was a really good team win on the last two games. A lot of guys did some small things over the course of the games to help us win,” Sweetwater coach Travis Watson said. “We are...
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