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Kesling visits Sweetwater, tells of his start as Voice of the Vols
A man who has called many ups and downs for University of Tennessee athletics was in Sweetwater Thursday to lend his voice to the Kiwanis Club of Sweetwater. University of Tennessee Director of Broadcasting Bob Kesling was the guest at the club’s meeting, regaling members and visitors with stories of how he got into the business and experiences he’s had since. This is Kesling’s 26th year with the university, though...
Twelve area players earn All-District honors
Twelve players from Sequoyah, Sweetwater and Tellico Plains earned All-District honors, with four of those names picking up specialty awards. District 3-2A: Seven players were named to the All-District team from Sweetwater and Tellico Plains. Five Lady Bears line the list while Sweetwater’s Lilly Woodruff was named Offensive MVP. Woodruff did not take long to take to the varsity level as a freshman, She batted .440 on the season with...
Twelve area names earn All-District honors
Twelve area names from Monroe County earned All-District honors from this baseball season. Three of those bring specialty awards back to Sweetwater as the Wildcats dominated the All-District 3-2A team. District 3-2A Baseball: Kai Correll was named the Co-Player of the Year while Caleb Powell shared the Co-Pitcher of the Year award with Travis Watson being named Coach of the Year for District 3-2A. ...
Athens' MooFest celebration coming up on Saturday
The annual MooFest dairy festival is scheduled for this Saturday, June 1. Taking place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in historic downtown Athens, the festival features several popular activities including the Maggie Strut, Athens Lions Club 15th Annual MooRun at Eureka Trail, the 29th Annual Athens Soap Box Derby qualifying finals, local shopping and over 180 food, arts and crafts and information vendors. The festival will also feature AgAvenue...
Monroe County honors veterans who have passed with ceremony
Many people gathered at the Monroe County Courthouse Monday morning to honor those who lost their lives in service to the United States of America. Monroe County Veteran Services Officer Andy Boyd and the county put the event on each year as a way to honor veterans who have passed away. This year’s event featured two guest speakers, a married couple: Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Lou Danner and his...
Tellico announces new coaches in baseball, cross country, soccer, track and field
Tellico Plains announced three new head coaches on May 23. A pair of coaches return to the head coaching role while soccer pairs a new face with a returning assistant. Chris Hollinghead and Mitchel Witt return to helm the baseball program and the cross country and track and field programs, respectively. Nathan Lynn will join...
Stolen vehicle, warrants lead to chase through McMinn County
A man who was wanted out of Monroe County and allegedly driving a stolen vehicle tried to elude deputies recently, but failed. On May 7, McMinn County Sheriff’s Department deputies were surveilling a residence in the southwest portion of McMinn County when they saw a red 1997 Honda CR-V leave headed north on County Road 700. They followed, noticing the vehicle “fail to maintain a single lane of travel, almost...
General Sessions for 5/21/24
Jared Michael Adcock, 39, Hoyt Sutton Road, Madisonville, violation of probation, revoke and reinstate probation for 11/29. Hugh Allen Alverson, 48, Hill Loop, Madisonville, assault by domestic violence, diversion through 5/27/25, no contact with victim. Haley Marie Anderson, 28, County Road 274, Niota, shoplifting, reset for 5/28. Jonah Reid Browning, 23, Scott Street, Tellico Plains,...
Man admits getting beat up, denies assaulting girlfriend
A man reportedly upset over getting assaulted the night before was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend May 18. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Crawford said he was sent to a house on Highway 411 where the assault was supposed to still be happening. But when he arrived, Crawford found Richard Daniel Lynch on the front porch where he detained him and asked him where his girlfriend was at. Crawford said...
Monroe on the Go!
Monroe County Schools Food Distribution Monroe County Schools will hold summer food distribution on the following Fridays: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sequoyah High School, located at 3128 Highway 411 in Madisonville. This is a drive-thru style food distribution. Students do not have to present to receive food. Children under the age of 18 can receive this distribution. The child does not have to be enrolled in the Monroe County School...
Man allegedly steals debit card in Knoxville, passes out at Sweetwater Weigel's
A homeless man who was given a ride to Knoxville ended up allegedly taking his driver’s debit card and using it at a Sweetwater hotel May 17. Sweetwater Police Sgt. Kelvin Franco said he talked to a man and a woman who said the man picked up Lucas Knight in front of the Sweetwater Creamery around 9 a.m. due to Knight being homeless. The man said they took Knight to...
Driver runs from deputy, wrecks, gives up
He was all set to make a fast getaway until he wrecked his car and gave up with hands out the window May 23. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Kieran Reeves said said it was just after 1 a.m. when he saw a car with no tail lights turn from Countryside Road onto New Highway 68 and head toward Madisonville. Reeves said he drove behind the car and got up to...
Angry wife tries to set house on fire
A woman admitted she had tried to set the house on fire after an argument with her husband May 23. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Miller said he went to a home on New Highway 68 near Coker Creek on a call of a disturbance and talked to a man who said his wife Sandra Maloney was going crazy and trying to set the house on fire. The man told...
Man takes nearly $18,000, fails to fix boat motor
A man who has reportedly fled to Florida is being sought for questioning over a boat motor repair theft. Monroe County Sheriff’s Det. Jason Fillyaw said a man came to the sheriff’s office saying his boat motor had gone out a year ago and he had hired a man identified as Robby Bone IV of Greenback to repair it. He said Bone agreed to repair or replace the motor, but...
Attempted murder reportedly based on issue with 'vibe'
Taking issue with someone’s “vibe” was reportedly the reason for a murder attempt last week. Last Wednesday, Athens Police Department Sgt. Justin West responded to the area of Sherwood Avenue in reference to shots being fired. As West investigated there, another officer near Aqua Street was flagged down by a man who said he was involved in the shots being fired. The man said he was walking his dog when...
Sweetwater turns head, shines with another appearance in the Class 2A State Tournament
MURFREESBORO — Sweetwater baseball’s season came to an end in the Class 2A state tournament for the second consecutive season. The Wildcats won 32 games this season — the most wins in a single season based on the records available — while repeating as District 3-2A champions. Another season of success, building on Sweetwater and coach Travis Watson’s legacy of baseball, ended May 22 with a 9-8 loss to Smith...
Tellico’s Wiseman wins gold twice, Hawk places at Class A State Championship
Darrah Wiseman has more gold around her neck. The Tellico Plains junior won her fifth and sixth career gold medals at the TSSAA Class A State Championship meet on May 21. Wiseman moves to six medals in six events. Bears’ senior Nicholas Hawk added more medals to his resume as well, finishing fourth in the...
Frye represents Sweetwater at Class A Championships, places seventh in 1600m
Four months ago, Sweetwater’s McCade Frye was just a new face around a track. Now he is a state-level competitor. The Sweetwater sophomore placed seventh in the 1600m run at the TSSAA Class A State Championship on May 21 in Murfreesboro. “It was amazing. I know that he works really hard on his running and he runs a lot. To see him get to run yesterday was great,” Sweetwater coach...
Sweetwater’s season ends to Owls’ walkoff in Class 2A State Tournament
MURFREESBORO — With a runner standing on third base in the bottom of the seventh, a quick glove on the ball might have helped Sweetwater to extend its season but, when Smith County’s Wyatt Claywell sent the ball into the gap behind the second baseman, hopes were dashed. The winning run quickly scooted across the plate, propelling the Owls to a 9-8 walkoff win over Sweetwater on day two of the Class 2A state tournament at Stewarts Creek High School on May 22. ...
Riverside’s Wallace strikes out 13 Wildcats, Sweetwater falls into elimination bracket
Sweetwater baseball has been in this spot before. The Wildcats started the Class 2A state tournament off with a loss to Decatur County-Riverside, knocking the team into the elimination bracket. A result that emulates Sweetwater’s run in last year’s tournament. Riverside picked up a 5-3 win in the opening round over Sweetwater on May 21 at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna. ...
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