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Cemetery vandalized - 48 headstones damaged
RICEVILLE - A community cemetery here was vandalized twice in as many days, with dozens of tombstones damaged.
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When School Board hires superintendent - Unanimous vote urged on director
Athens School Board members may not agree on their initial vote for a new director of schools. The deputy executive director of the Tennessee School Boards Association believes it would be a good idea if the final vote is unanimous, however. -
Burglars hit county landfill
McMinn County Landfill employees coming to work Saturday morning discovered their office had been ransacked with burglars making off with more than $1,900 in cash and the office safe. -
Spotlight on people - Ambulance service supervisor rides for fun & stress relief
Riding motorcycles may not seem to be a typical hobby for a paramedic, but Tim Evans has found a way to mix work with pleasure - by teaching CPR and first aid to fellow enthusiasts. -
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Community award winners are saluted
We watch in awe and admiration each year as a variety of community awards are handed out during the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce banquet. We're awestruck as we hear how so many of our friends and neighbors have given back to their community in the most unselfish manner by spending their time to make our community such a wonderful place to live. -
Character still matters today
Character really does matter. It always has, but it seems to me that too many look for opportunities to belittle or destroy men of character. -
Accountabilty: Before and after the elections
Elected and appointed public officials are accountable to the people they serve. And you are the people they serve. You select them - whether in municipal, school board, county, legislative, congressional or presidential elections - to serve you. -
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Business News
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SouthEast Bank mortgage dept. is expanding
SouthEast Bank & Trust has recently expanded its mortgage department with the addition of new mortgage products and five new employees. -
Jackson promoted at Citizens National
Paul G. Willson, chairman of the Board of Citizens National Bank, has announced the promotion of Shane Jackson to vice president of commercial lending. -
AARP committee donates books
To help promote good health in McMinn County, Bonnie and Bill Brown of the Community Services Committee of the local chapter of the AARP have donated books and newsletters to libraries and senior centers. -
Author, radio host Ramsey speaking Feb. 12 in Athens
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation by financial counselor, author and talk-show host Dave Ramsey. -
Beall's and Burke's Outlet announce openings
Beall's and Burke's Outlet is announcing its spring 2010 grand opening schedule with 18 outlets conducting grand openings on Friday, Feb. 26, and March 19, 2010.
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Community News
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Woodward Avenue invites singers to join in Community Mass Choir
The Woodward Avenue Church of God Music Department invites singers from the Christian community to join them in a Community Mass Choir. -
2X2 Quartet performing this weekend
The 2x2 Quartet will be performing in several local venues this weekend. -
SUNDAY EVENING 'Hands of Praise' at Calhoun UMC
Hands of Praise will be in ministry, Sunday night, Feb. 7, at Calhoun United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. The performance was rescheduled after the snow last week resulted in a postponement. -
Adams is pastor at Abundant Blessings Assembly of God
Abundant Blessings Assembly of God has welcomed a new pastor, the Rev. Wayne D. Adams. -
Etowah Senior Center offering free tax help
ETOWAH - The Etowah Area Senior Center is here to help you with filing your income tax. That's right. It's tax time! Everyone knows that. Right?
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Police Reports
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Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system. -
Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system. -
Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system. -
Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system. -
Police Reports
The following information was gathered solely from police and jail records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction, and guilt or innocence is determined through the court system.
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SoundOff
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Comments on police & they're not all critical
Law enforcement brought in the most comments over the past few days, but no one agency was targeted for criticism. In fact, not all those comments were critical and one actually expressed thanks for help during the weekend snow. -
Dog shooting ignites a storm of indignation
When Calhoun Police James Burris shot and killed a dog on family's front porch, he ignited a firestorm of indignation from many "Sound Off" readers. Some of the comments made were deleted due to their nature and tone, but most are printed below along with opinions on other subjects. -
Readers deliver comments on many issues & subjects
Readers helped keep the "Sound Off" line last week as they delivered dozens of comments on a variety of issues and subjects. There were so many, in fact, that we could not include them all today. We again remind readers that we don't print comments that criticize or praise candidates running for office in upcoming local elections. If you want to share your opinions about any of the candidates you can write a signed letter to the editor. -
Readers share opinions on I-75 wreck & jail
Readers of the "Sound Off" line shared their comments on a variety of subjects this week including a deadly crash on Interstate 75, conditions at the McMinn County Justice Center and pet safety and health. -
If you don't speed, you won't have to pay that hefty fine
"Sound Off" comments over the past week centered mainly around political issues again. While most were critical of government operations, one caller pointed to recent comments about Calhoun police writing speeding tickets in that small town. His advice, don't drive so fast and you won't get cited and have to pay the high fine.
