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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. ...
New playground, splashpad open at Houston Park in Madisonville
Local officials gathered at Houston Park in Madisonville Saturday morning to commemorate the opening of the park’s playground and splashpad. The ceremony for the grand opening of the park’s playground and splashpad took place at the park Saturday at 11 a.m. where Madisonville Mayor Gus Davis revealed the new park equipment. “This is a great day and a great time,” Davis said. “This is something that the City of Madisonville...
General Sessions for 5/14/24
Pachia Alexis Arnwine, 33, County Road 322, Sweetwater, possession of Fentanyl for resale, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft under $1,000, reset for 6/18. Jimmy Albert Baker, 40, Citico Road, Vonore, two counts vandalism over $1,000, reset for 6/25. Jerry Wayne Bankester, 33, Dunn Road, Tellico Plains, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150, 11/29 suspended; DUI, $365, 11/29 suspended after 48 hours; failure to render due care, 30 days suspended; possession of...
Man wants woman out of his bed, gets arrested
While attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a Madisonville man May 10, officers found suspected drugs and a woman who appeared to be overdosing on a bed. Madisonville Police Officer Nick Davis said he and deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to serve an arrest warrant at a house on Tellico Street for a man named Jeffrey Long who gave them permission to come in because he needed help getting a woman out of his bedroom. ...
Man arrested for sleeping in forest service closet
A man who said he spent two nights in a house owned by the United States Forest Service has been charged with burglary. Monroe County Sheriff’s Det. Billy Littleton said he spoke with Shawn Reece, an officer with the U.S. Forest Service, who said on Jan. 14 he was conducting a security check on the Briton House, a residence owned by the service on Unicoi Lakes Road, and found trash in the yard, an open window, a removed screen door and clothes and trash bags...
Volunteer Federal announces promotions
At its 50th Annual Meeting on Friday, March 1, Volunteer Federal Savings Bank’s Board of Directors recognized six employees for their dedication and value to the bank with promotions and/or appointments. Tyler MillsapsTyler Millsaps has been promoted to operations officer. Millsaps has been employed at Volunteer Federal for 17 years. She was hired as a teller and has worked in numerous roles since then, including vault teller, a back-up new...
CASA Monroe swears in new advocates
On Wednesday, May 8, CASA Monroe conducted a swearing-in ceremony at the Monroe County Justice Center alongside Judge Dwaine Thomas, ushering in a new class of advocates. Affiliated with National CASA, CASA Monroe operates out of Madisonville but extends its services to all children within the Monroe County area who are entangled in the court system through no fault of their own or due to juvenile justice issues. Annually, CASA Monroe supports more than 200 children and families within Monroe County, with volunteer advocates playing...
Monroe on the Go!
Kesling to speak at Kiwanis meeting Bob Kesling, the voice of the Vols, will be the guest speaker at the Sweetwater Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday, May 23 from noon until 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Sweetwater. Community members are invited to join the Kiwanis for this meeting. A catered lunch consisting of pot roast, potatoes, carrots and rolls will be available for $10. If you are planning on attending, please email Bryan Burchfield at smpoatn@gmail.com ...
Sweetwater dominates Pigeon Forge, returns to Class 2A state tournament
Sweetwater keeps finding ways to win. The Wildcats have faced elimination four times this postseason, but the program has not looked shaken in those moments. The team delivers with its back against the wall. Falling behind 1-0 in a three-game series was not a deterrent and Friday’s win proved again that the Wildcats can deliver under pressure. ...
Hawk shines in day two of state decathlon, finishes fourth overall
Nicholas Hawk told his coach at the beginning of the season how his finishes throughout his track and field career at Tellico Plains have left him one spot shy of earning a medal. A few months later and that is no longer true for the senior. The spring was full of accomplishments for Hawk, all that ended with Hawk placing fourth in the Class A State Decathlon on May 16 at Dean Hayes Stadium on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. ...
Man claims he'd left the Waffle House and was drunk
A man walking on the shoulder of a major highway in the empty hours of the night claimed he had an order of protection from the FBI, but a Monroe County deputy doubted that claim May 14. Deputy Kieran Reeves said he was driving on Highway 411 around 2:30 a.m. when he saw a man walking close to the lane of travel. Reeves said he stopped the man who identified...
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