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Mother charged for alleged role in aftermath of 7-year-old's shooting death
DAYTON — The mother of a 7-year-old boy who was shot and killed last month was recently indicted by the Rhea County Grand Jury for her alleged role in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. According to court records, Lakisha Shannay Jones is facing charges of tampering with evidence and filing a false report. The indictments state that on Jan. 14, the day of the alleged shooting, Lakisha Jones made...
Dayton library announces events for Feb. 12-Feb. 16
DAYTON — From Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, located at Clyde W. Roddy Public Library in Dayton, there are a series of fun events. Monday, Feb. 12, you can join other Lego enthusiasts for Legomania. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 5 p.m., will be Movie Night where “Love Again,” a PG-13 movie, will be played. On Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, there will be Preschool Story Hour for children ages 3- to...
When to prune your rose bushes
Question: Dear Master Gardeners, when is a good time to prune my rose bushes? Answer: A good rule of thumb for pruning is Presidents Day, which usually falls around the third week of February and up until early March. Depending on which variety of rose you have, hybrid tea, grandiflora or floribunda, they are not pruned the same. Roses are best pruned to an open center to maximize access to...
State health dept. provides info on listeria outbreak linked to recall
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Health is informing Tennesseans about a Listeria outbreak linked to a current, large recall of queso fresco, cotija cheese, and other dairy products. On Feb. 5, 2024, Rizo-López Foods, Inc., voluntarily recalled several cheese, yogurt, and sour cream products including Blanco Suave, Cotija, Crema Centroamericana, Fresco, and Panela due to the presence of Listeria bacteria in the dairy products. Listeria cases connected to this...
Arrest reports: Feb. 1-Feb. 7
The following information was gathered solely from the police and jail records from the Rhea County Jail. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system. Any similarities between the names listed and anyone other than the person charged is coincidental. ...
Frazier Elementary School second semester Honor Roll
1st Grade Star Honor Roll (A’s) Victoria Wampler, Brie Tallent, Kaizer Travis, Gracelyn Sturgeon, Jase Sizemore, Jace Jewell, Liam Crowe, Zane Burdette, Ben Barnes, Teague House, Hunter McFalls, Cara Simmons Honor Roll (A’s/B’s) Anslie Knight, Lindsey Hearon, Kinleigh Edmonds, Quinn Blaylock, Easton Breeding, Peyton Brown, Taegan Cimini, Calleigh Weyler ...
Report: Five-hour long armed standoff ends at Dayton motel
DAYTON — A nearly five-hour armed standoff with a Hamilton County, Tenn., man in north Dayton ended with no serious injuries and the suspect safely being taken into custody, according to arrest reports and investigators with the Dayton Police Department (DPD). The incident began on Thursday, Feb. 1, at around 5:15 p.m. when officers with the Dayton Police Department were dispatched to America’s Best Value Inn near the intersection of Rhea County Highway and Walnut Grove Road on reports of a domestic disturbance. ...
Dayton City School second semester Honor Roll
Dayton City School Highest Honors (A) Mason Rowe, Korri Yuppa, Alexa Carter, Maverick Edwards, Isaac Futrell, Emmanuel Jordan, Titus Jordan, Matthew Rose, Skylar Richmond, Anabelle Wright, AuroraKate Wilson, Canaan Green, Mateo Mejia, Asher Ricketts, Lennox Riley, Kaden Smith, Addie Toliver, Kaylen Waters, Jacobi Barley, Tinslee Germany, Abigail Burton, Castiel Green, Kane Huffman, Mason Potter, Knox Shaffer, Myles Shaffer, Alexa Valencia, Isabella Waller, Owen Brown, Emma Connally, Ann Marie Rievley, Graham...
TVT to host Valentine's Day dance on Feb. 10
SPRING CITY — The Tennessee Valley Theatre will be hosting “The Love Boat Valentine’s Dance” on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at theater’s location at 184 West Jackson Ave., Spring City, TN, 37381. Come dressed for a Hawaiian-themed night of dancing, music, karaoke, food and fun. Theater officials said hor d’oeuvres will be served, and there will be a three-drink maximum. The event is for adults only — 18-years-old and up. Call (423) 365-PLAY or text (865) 805-6670 to make reservations, or you can buy tickets online at www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com.
RCHS cheerleaders bound for nationals
The Rhea County High School Cheerleading Competition Team performed the routine that they will soon be performing at a national competition during halftime of the RCHS boys' basketball game against Walker Valley on Friday. The competition team will be traveling to Disney World in Orlando, Fla., to compete in the Universal Cheerleading Association's National High School Cheerleading Championship from Friday, Feb. 9, to Monday, Feb. 12.
Rhea Central Elementary School second semester Honor Roll
1st Grade Star Honor Roll Jany Aguilar-Velasquez, Milo Atkinson, Kyler Boofer, Emberleigh Clark, Zeniyah Crawford, Gus Daniel, Brandon Day, Connor Dorn, Alan Flores, Emberly Floyd, Kennedy Forbes, Preston Gates, Emmanuel Gomez, Celeste Gonzalez, David Hernandez, Chase Holland, SkyLyixx Jordan, Fender Lester, Mason Long, Lilly Megaris, Ryker Miller, Joy Norwood, Makayla Pelfrey, Clark Pistolich, Noah Prine, Jordyn Rogers, Addison Russell, Nash Sims, Kori Smartt, Gordon Smith, Brazelynn Stinnett, Bailey Stone, Atreyu Teachout, Izik Webb, Emery Yearwood ...
Tenn. pollinator efforts recognized by international non-profit
Nashville — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has been awarded the Pollinator Roadside Management Award for 2023 by the North American Pollinator Partnership Campaign. The award is given to agencies leading the field in pollinator-friendly roadside practices. “Pollinators are vitally important to Tennessee’s agriculture and economy,” explained Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. “TDOT is proud of the work we’ve done, and the work of our partners, in bringing about better management of roadsides and informing the public about the critical threat to...
Mother charged in relation to shooting death of 7-year-old
DAYTON — The mother of a 7-year-old boy who was shot and killed last month was recently indicted by the Rhea County Grand Jury for her alleged role in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. According to court records, Lakisha Shannay Jones is facing charges of tampering with evidence...
Report: Routine traffic stop leads to meth arrest
DAYTON — A tail light violation landed a Rhea County man behind bars for methamphetamine possession after he was pulled over in a routine traffic stop, according to an arrest report on file with the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department. Gregory Eugene Capps, 32, of Rhea County, is facing charges related to a routine traffic stop in late January after being pulled over for a car-light violation, the report states. “On...
Spring City Chamber to hold annual golf tournament
EVENSVILLE — The Spring City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 29 th annual Golf Classic on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Dayton Golf and Country Club in Evensville. Registration is now open. It is a four-person select shot tournament, and the team fee is $275. The Board of Directors will provide a cookout style lunch that will be free to participants. There will be a Longest Drive contest as well as a Hole-In-One contest with a $10,000 cash prize. The top three teams will be awarded cash prizes. Each player will receive a goodie bag provided by local businesses, and there will also be door prizes given away as golfers complete their round. For more information on how to register or become a sponsor, contact Valerie at the Spring City Chamber of Commerce business office at (423) 682-0007 or by email at info@springcitychamerofcommerce.com. You can also visit their website at www.spring citychamber.org.
SouthEast Bank donates $63K to DCS Washington, D.C., trip
Dayton City School (DCS) and SouthEast Bank recently held a joint rally at DCS, announcing that SouthEast Bank donated $63,537 to fund the DCS eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. The event was held in the DCS gymnasium, with the Dayton City School Board in attendance, and DCS Superintendent Trish Newsom thanked both SouthEast Bank and the school board for their support of DCS students.
Varner seeking re-election to road supervisor post
RHEA COUNTY — Incumbent Rhea County Road Supervisor Glen Varner recently declared his “unwavering commitment to serving the public for the forthcoming second term,” throwing his hat into the ring as a candidate in the upcoming Rhea County Republican Primary on March 5, 2024. Deeply rooted in the community of Rhea County, Varner has lived in Rhea County for the past 57 years. Varner and his wife, Mable, have raised four kids in Rhea County: Angie Keylon, Carol Ballard, Bradley (Christy) Varner and Dave (Ashley)...
Tragedy on the gallows
Our history holds many tragic events, but perhaps one of the saddest is being put to death for a crime one did not commit. A story about one of these occurrences was recorded in the WPA book on Rhea County tombstones, published in 1938. According to WPA records, the Hughes Cemetery is located at the top of Dayton Mountain off a gravel road to the left of the highway. There are three graves with initials carved in rocks that are located under a lone pine tree on the Colvin farm. The rocks which serve as headstones, show initials of E....
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