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Roane State Foundation High School Merit award recipients announced
HARRIMAN — The Roane State Foundation recently awarded a total of 75 scholarships worth more than $67,000 to high school seniors from nearly 30 schools within the Roane State Community College service area. The Foundation’s Merit Awards are presented to students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and/or athletics and who have at least a 3.5 grade point average. The Roane State Foundation announces the 2024-25 Merit Award recipients: ...
General Sessions for 7/2/24
Richie Lee Adams, 35, Ellis Street, Vonore, felony reckless endangerment, reset for 7/30. Franklin Fernando Alvarado, 27, East Elisha Avenue, Greenville, driving without a license, three traffic violations, reset for 7/9. Cannon Price Amos, 19, Itawa Trail, Vonore, assault by domestic violence, dismissed. Jose Fernando Avila, 19, Limestone Drive, Sweetwater, nine counts forgery, theft under...
Road rage leaves glasses, dentures and cell phone on side of the road
A Knoxville couple is being sought in connection with an interstate road rage confrontation on June 30 that left glasses and dentures on the ground. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Goddard said he went to mile marker 65 on the north lane of Interstate 75 where he talked to Thomas and Jodi Bosch. Jodi told him they had been driving when a red Kia slammed its brakes on in front of them, almost causing a crash before pulling onto the side of the road. ...
Man claims he was jumped while visiting a friend
An Athens man who couldn’t stay away from his estranged wife was arrested by Sweetwater Police June 28. Police Officer Jalen Smith said he went to the Guest Inn just off New Highway 68 on a call of a man who refused to leave the hotel and spoke to a man who said Chad Burger, who was married to the man's mother’s friend, had been stalking and harassing his soon-to-be ex-wife. ...
Woman knocks over mailbox, gives store the finger
A woman who appeared to have a problem with a Madisonville business was arrested July 2 after she was spotted walking down a highway, yelling. Madisonville Police Officer Jeremy Harrison said he was told of a woman on Old Highway 68 walking westbound, yelling as she went. Harrison said he found the woman on Old Highway 68 and made contact with her, pulling into a driveway she was walking toward....
Couple returns home to find house destroyed
A Maryville couple returned to their Vonore area home after several months away only to find thousands of dollars of damage to the residence. Vonore Police Detective Cory Fritts said he went to Arrowhead Boulevard and spoke to the couple who said they had been staying in Atlanta for a few months and returned home to find practically every room in the house either destroyed or vandalized. They told Fritts...
Wife allegedly pistol whips her husband during argument
A Maryville woman was arrested June 30 after she allegedly pistol whipped her husband during an argument. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Dalton Townsend said he was sent to Diamond Branch Road, which has a Maryville address but is in Monroe County, after a man called 911 and said he’d been attacked by his wife. Townsend said he arrived and talked to William Brown who said he had came home from...
Early voting to begin in Monroe County soon for August election
Voter registration for the August election has concluded and early voting is right around the corner for this next round in this year’s election cycle. According to Monroe County Election Commission Assistant Administrator Dana Best, they expect this election period to have a decent turnout. “We expect to be pretty busy with the state primary being on the ballot,” Best stated. “There seems to be a small pool for the...
Sequoyah standout continues future in softball with UHSP
Alicia Kimble was searching for her path in softball. The Sequoyah alum’s mind has been set on becoming a pharmacist since middle school and her passion for softball rolled right into that. But finding a way to make that happen was not as clear for Kimble. Looking at most likely following a four-year program with pharmacy school after that was on her path before a coach introduced her to the...
Niota preparing for upcoming concert series
The City of Niota is gearing up for their Music on the Stage festivities that will allow the community various days of gathering and relaxation. According to Niota Mayor Lois Preece, this year should feature some entertaining groups that will encourage faith and community spirit. “We have somebody that has been promoting this event and finding us talent,” she noted. “We could be booked right through January thanks to that...
Unemployment rate up a little in Monroe County for May
The unemployment rate for Monroe County slightly increased for the month of May. According to the State of Tennessee, Monroe County had a rate of 2.9% for the month of May, which is a 0.1% increase from the previous rate of 2.8% in April. State Statistical Analyst Patrick Todd stated that the month of May tends to reflect small movements such as this. ...
Changes being planned at park in downtown Sweetwater
The Sweetwater City Commission recently discussed their plans for their new green space project in downtown Sweetwater. The discussion was brought about during last week’s monthly city commission workshop session where Sweetwater City Recorder Jessica Morgan provided the board with an update on the project. “We have a landscape architect working on that. This is a $150,000 grant from the State of Tennessee,” she explained. “Only Main Streets can apply...
TDCI reminds consumers to learn the red flags of 'imposter scams'
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is warning Tennessee consumers about the growing prevalence of so-called “imposter scams” and sharing tips on how investors can protect themselves from losing their personal information or hard-earned money. An imposter scam (which is sometimes referred to as “spoofing”) occurs when a scammer pretends to be someone else in order to trick a victim into giving out his or her personal information or money. While impersonation isn’t a new trick, modern scammers and...
Sweet Georgia Sound to be featured for Sounds of Summer this week
Friendly City Festivals has announced the third concert in the 2024 Sounds of Summer series will be a big band from Chattanooga, Sweet Georgia Sound on Friday, July 5. The concert will be held at Market Park Pavilion at 106 South Jackson Street in downtown Athens, starting at 7 p.m. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends for what is expected to be “a toe-tapping, hand-clapping night of entertainment.” ...
Six area players earn All-District honors
Six area soccer players have earned All-District honors after the spring season with two Sweetwater Wildcats picking up specialty awards. Sweetwater’s Campbell Hicks was named Defensive Player of the Year while freshman Bryce Teutimez was named the Co-Offensive Player of the Year. District 3-A Soccer: Hicks and Teutimez led Sweetwater’s line while seniors Cristian Contreras and Abram Torres were also named to the All-District team. Tellico’s Christopher Barbosa joins the...
Monroe County Criminal Court 6/24
Monroe County Criminal Court heard both guilty pleas and handed down indictments during its June session. Pleas heard included: Dontez Akel Blackshear, 28, Third Street, Detroit Michigan, possession of Fentanyl for resale, $2,000, 6 years at 30 percent; possession/sale/delivery of a schedule II narcotic, dismissed. Carrisa Angela Thompson Borden, 41, Hill Loop, Madisonville, possession of...
General Sessions for 6/25/24
Anson Holdsworth Alley, 22, Ozark Street, Maryville, four counts aggravated assault, driving on a suspended license, reset for 8/20. Brenda Kay Baker, 71, Old Store Road, Madisonville, driving on a suspended license, violation of insurance law, reset for 7/23. Jimmy Albert Baker, 40, Citico Road, Vonore, assault by domestic violence, two counts vandalism over $1,000, two counts violated order of protection, vandalism, reset for 7/9. ...
Conklin graduates from RIT
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — John Conklin, of Madisonville, graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master’s in professional studies. Nearly 4,500 degrees were conferred in the 2023-24 academic year at all of RIT’s campuses. RIT’s academic convocation celebration was held in May and featured remarks by Patricia “Pattie” Moore, a designer and alumna of the class of 1974.
Monroe on the Go!
Tennessee State Fair Canning Competition Calling all canners! UT Extension is encouraging citizens age 19 or older to show off their canning skills at the Tennessee State Fair this year. They are specifically encouraging entries in Open Class 1, which is jams, jellies and/or preserves canned in half-pint or pint standard canning jars with new single use two-piece lids and bands. No decorative overlays or accessories on the jars. Entries...
Motorcycle rider crashes into corn, takes off on foot
A man on a motorcycle may have thought he had the world to himself at 1:25 a.m., but a Sweetwater cop managed to spot him speeding June 22. Officer Eli Arwood said he was on Old Highway 68 when he saw a motorcycle hit a high rate of speed and took off after him. Arwood said he tried to get the motorcycle rider to stop on Linwood Drive, but the...
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