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Homeland Security to hold fundraiser March 23
DAYTON — Rhea County Homeland Security will be holding its annual all-day fundraiser on Saturday, March 23, at the Rhea County Welcome Center on Main Street. The event will feature a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. and a hot dog and chili lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event also features a chance to win a voucher for Nokian Tyres and a La-Z-Boy recliner and a silent auction. ...
Commentary: Senate advanced legislation to crack down on crime and hold criminals accountable
Last week, Senate Republicans advanced several bills to increase penalties for criminals, specifically repeat offenders and criminals who target children. I brought forth a bill that empowers intrastate commerce in Tennessee. To address the issue of persistent crime, Tennessee lawmakers are prioritizing solutions to tackle the challenge of repeat misdemeanor offenders who often avoid significant consequences. Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson) passed Senate Bill 2155 in the Senate Judiciary Committee which would increase the minimum jail time following a fifth qualifying misdemeanor offense. The list includes...
Tennessee Valley Theatre to hold open house
SPRING CITY — Tennessee Valley Theatre will hold on open house on Saturday, March 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the theater’s location at 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, TN, 37381. “Have any questions? Want to see how things are run? Curious who makes the decisions pertaining to the theater? Come and meet the board at our open house,” theater officials said. “We will be serving light hor d’oeuvres.” There is no cost to attend the open house. If you would like more information, contact Tennessee Valley Theatre at (423) 365-PLAY (7529), (865) 805-6670 or via email at tennesseevalleytheatre@gmail.com.
Swann, Russell save Tennessee history
Two East Tennessee lawmakers may have just saved Tennessee history, as far as being a subject in public schools is concerned. Senator Art Swann of Blount County and Representative Lowell Russell of Monroe County co-sponsored a bill that was just signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. The new law ensures that the required stand-alone semester of Tennessee history remain in fifth grade in public schools — and not be moved to third grade, which is what had been proposed. ...
TDOT crews continue pothole repair
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews continue working around the clock repairing potholes along interstates and state routes caused by January’s record winter storm. The statewide effort is using all available resources, including contract crews, to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. TDOT has laid more than double the amount of mix this January and February compared to the same time last year. As weather permits,...
Report: CPR call in Graysville leads to fentanyl arrest
GRAYSVILLE — A Graysville man is facing several drug-related charges after deputies with the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call regarding an unresponsive man on Feb. 27, according to an arrest report on file at the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD). Bradley Darrell Owens, 34, is facing several charges after an incident that occurred on Feb. 27 in the area of Ranger Lane in Graysville, according to the report. ...
When to prune your oakleaf hydrangea
Question: Dear Master Gardeners, I have an oakleaf hydrangea; can you tell me when to prune it before it gets too big? Answer: Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) also called ‘Snow Queen’ is a shrub that grows in zones 5 to 9, the foliage on this beautiful shrub is in the shape of an oak tree leaf, hence the name. It does have flowers called panicles that appear in summer. The older the shrub the more the blossom will change from a creamy white to a...
Edfinancial partners with Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation
DAYTON — Edfinancial Services, one of only four student loan servicers in the United States, announced its sponsorship of the Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation, producer of the Scopes Trial Play & Heritage Festivities and Nokian Tyres Summer Nights concerts. “Edfinancial’s vote of confidence in the RHPF mission is a great encouragement,” RHPF President Rick Dye said. “Tony Hollin, Edfinancial’s co-founder and CEO, has deep roots in Rhea County. We believe Edfinancial’s support will enable RHPF to further develop its new program of telling the Scopes...
Arrest reports: Feb. 22-Feb. 28
February 22 Tammy Sue Ferguson was charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rhonda Kay McConnell was charged with evading arrest and theft of property worth less than $2,500. Timothy J. Sparkman was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication and possession of precursors to manufacture a...
Leon Locke honored by state for volunteer work
Rhea County’s Leon Locke, left, was recently honored with a Governor’s Volunteer Star Award for his dedication to Rhea County. Locke was honored for his work with the Rhea County Rescue Squad, the Rhea County Fire Department, the Rhea County Parks and Recreation Department and the Spring City Chamber of Commerce. “Locke has gone above and beyond for his community and has served the community for many years in many different capacities, helping countless numbers of citizens,” state officials said. Leon Locke honored by state for volunteer work
Sheriff's dept., health dept. to host car seat safety event
EVENSVILLE — Motor vehicle crashes continue to be a leading cause of unintentional injury and death to children under the age of 14. Child restraints (car seats) reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers. The correct use of booster seats can reduce the risk of injury by 59 percent when compared to seat belt use alone. Safe Kids Worldwide finds that four out of five car seats are not being used correctly. ...
State unemployment rate at 3.5 percent
NASHVILLE — Tennessee started the new year with little movement in its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate. New data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the statewide jobless number inched up only 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent. December’s revised rate was 3.4 percent. In a year-to-year comparison, the statewide unemployment rate increased by 0.1 of a percentage point. Employers added a healthy number of...
Lee declares March 16 as 'Tennessee Tree Day'
NASHVILLE — In February, Gov. Bill Lee signed the “Tennessee Tree Day Resolution,” (HJR0712) declaring March 16, 2024, as “Tennessee Tree Day.” The resolution encourages Tennessee residents to participate in this annual event by reserving trees to plant at their homes and farms. This is the 10th annual statewide tree-planting day organized by Tennessee Environmental Council in its efforts to improve the environment and communities of our state. Online tree...
Police: Child tests positive for meth, mother indicted
GRAYSVILLE — A Rhea County child tested positive for methamphetamine, and now the mother is facing several drug-related charges, according to Rhea County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Rocky Potter. Dana Brown Spurlock, from the Cranmore Cove area, was indicted by the Rhea County Grand Jury in early February, and she was arrested last week, Potter said. Investigators with the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department said that in October 2023, the state department...
Rotary Daddy/Daughter Dance, Reagan Day Dinner held Saturday
The Rhea County Republican Party held its annual Reagan Day Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 24, in the auditorium of Rhea County High School. The event featured a keynote address by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. Pictured above, Ted Doss, left, receives the Republican of the Year Award from State Rep. Ron Travis, center, and State Sen. Adam Lowe. Pictured below, the Dayton Rotary Club held its annual Daddy/Daughter Dance on Saturday at Rhea Central Elementary School.
Play review: 'Drinking Habits' echoes Monty Python
“Drinking Habits” is a fun, clean comedy, with laugh-out-loud situations and dialogue. The story takes place in a tiny convent where The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing are hiding a secret or several. When Paul and Sally, a former couple turned reporting team, show up at the convent to investigate a case involving award-winning wine, they get in deeper than expected. Shenanigans ensue when Sally is mistaken for a new nun...
Police: Child tests positive for meth, mother indicted
GRAYSVILLE — A Rhea County child tested positive for methamphetamine, and now the mother is facing several drug-related charges, according to Rhea County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Rocky Potter. Dana Brown Spurlock, from the Cranmore Cove area, was indicted by the Rhea County Grand Jury in early February, and she was arrested last week, Potter said. Investigators with the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department said that in October 2023, the state department...
Animal shelter throws party for community
The Rhea County Animal Shelter held a public pizza party on Wednesday to thank the Rhea County community for its support of the shelter over the years. The event featured pizza from King of Pizza, as well as a raffle and the chance to pet and adopt shelter dogs and cats. The shelter recently announced it had achieved a 95 percent save rate. Shelter officials said that was made possible through implementing new programs such as a foster care network, a 'Doggy Day Out' program and utilizing new life-saving methods through new vaccine protocols, among other new programs.
Taylor Harvey tapped to lead the Eagles
EVENSVILLE — Rhea County is hoping that new coach Taylor Harvey can lift the Eagles to new heights. Rhea County has picked Harvey, until now the defensive coordinator to district rival Walker Valley, to take over the football program. The Sequatchie County native has had a highly successful career as an assistant coach and now, at age 32, is ready to lead a program. The fact that it’s a program...
Alex Green named new executive director of RETC
DAYTON — The Rhea Economic and Tourism Council (RETC) recently announced the addition of Rhea County native Alex Green as the new RETC executive director, effective May 13, 2024. “Being offered the opportunity to serve as the next executive director of RETC is a dream. I’m grateful to the board for their vote of confidence, and I look forward to jumping in on May 13 and delivering results for this community,” Green said. “Those looking to invest in Rhea County will find friends in this...
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