The Daily Post-Athenian News Headlines http://www.dailypostathenian.com News articles from the local news section of the The Daily Post-Athenian. en-us Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:43:30 -0400 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:43:30 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 New sheriffs in town - Guy takes over in McMinn, Melton in Meigs http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166620 New sheriffs took over in McMinn and Meigs counties today. In McMinn County, Sheriff Joe Guy walked the halls of the jail this morning with jail administrator Keith Martin as he got a feel for things. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166620 Dollar General gets OK to sell beer in Etowah http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166612 ETOWAH - In addition to cleaning supplies, shampoo, paper plates and other items, the Dollar General Store in Etowah can now sell beer. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166612 Referrals to Juvenile Services decreasing http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166615 Challenges remain but preventive efforts are having a positive impact in the number of referrals to the McMinn County Department of Juvenile Services, according to the department\'s annual report. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166615 Ralph Baldwin named interim publisher - Maryville newspaper sale to Jones family closes http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166617 The sale of The Daily Times and its related Web sites to Blount County Publishers LLC is final, having closed at midnight Sunday. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166617 September 1 photos http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166643 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166643 New fire code for Athens http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166591 Although Athens is now governed by fire codes that call for sprinklers to be installed in new homes, most newly-built residences will not be required to have that feature. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166591 Convicted murderer Shepherd dies in jail http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166598 A Tellico Plains man who eluded authorities for more than a decade before being caught in Canada and who was later convicted of the murders of two teenage girls in the 1970s, died in prison over the weekend. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166598 Ingleside project may be altered http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166589 Instead of looking at a major project that would include the addition of a new driveway and canopies at two locations, the Athens School Board may instead opt for a less expensive plan that it hopes will still address the original needs expressed at Ingleside School. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166589 Passenger leads police to driver in high-speed chase http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166597 MADISONVILLE - An Englewood man who allegedly led Madisonville police and Monroe County Sheriff\'s deputies on a high-speed chase Sunday got away at first, but was found later when the passenger in his car led law enforcement to him. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166597 Senior Center hosts Life Line Screening http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166594 Residents living in and around the Athens community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The McMinn County Senior Center will host Life Line Screening on Sept. 16. The site is located at 205 McMinn Ave in Athens. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/News/Story/166594