Loudon County News

Despite continuing concerns about air pollution and several issues adding fuel to the fire for local residents, Loudon County may lose one or both air quality monitors soon.

Loudon County Commission voted Monday to extend the agreement to house Blount County's stray animals until a new shelter can be built there.

Loudon County is already struggling to meet the EPA's air quality standards. However, some fear a plan by the state Department of Environment and Conservation may make cleaning the air even more difficult.

The special called meeting of the Loudon County Board of Education held Thursday to increase the system's capital budget request took an unexpected turn when school officials told the board more funds would be ...

Members of Pick 'n' Grin Bluegrass Band are from left, Tom Brantley, Larry Mathis, Scott Payne, Scott Houston and Bud Brewster.

Construction is set to begin on the planned animal shelter in Blount County next month, but the funding is not all there yet.

The Tennessee School Plant Management Association has named Loudon County Schools Maintenance Director Dave Hemelright Tennessee Schools Plant Manager of the Year.

A group called "Citizens for a Better Loudon County" is hoping to get a liquor sales referendum on the November ballot.

At Monday evening's county commission workshop, Loudon County Mayor Doyle Arp announced he is forming a committee to study the amount county employees pay for their health insurance.

Two East Tennessee children were taken to local hospitals following separate water emergencies, according to dispatchers.

The Loudon County Sheriff's Merit Board is continuing to revise the organization's policy and procedures manual.

The Blount County Commission will consider appropriating $430,000 to begin construction of a new animal shelter.

The Loudon County Commission voted unanimously Monday night to put a $50 wheel tax initiative on the August ballot.

Loudon County Commissioners postponed votes on the county budget, a property tax increase and county employee insurance contributions at Monday night's meeting.

Drivers in Loudon County could be paying the highest wheel tax in East Tennessee if voters pass a referendum in August.

News Sentinel staff Originally published 05:41 p.m., May 29, 2008 Updated 05:41 p.m., May 29, 2008 A Knox County Sheriff's Office motorcycle deputy was injured today when he and other officers were pursuing a ...

The judge was ready to charge the jury just before noon in the murder trial of Gerald Davis Thomas, 54, whose public defenders rested their case this morning without calling any witnesses.

Posted By: Jake Jost 2 mins ago Across East Tennessee, people stopped to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

' Pilot Travel Centers has received a green light to develop a travel center location in Loudon County along Interstate 75.

The point of Memorial Day is to remember those who've served their country, and officials in Loudon County hope to ensure that several fallen servicemen whose names were accidentally left off the memorial ...