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11 hrs ago | WBIR-TV

Monroe Co. juvenile charged with trying to kill mother

A Monroe County juvenile is charged with trying to kill his mother on Monday. Deputies were called to Cherokee Circle in Madisonville where they found a woman who had been stabbed in the chest and arm.

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Related Topix: Madisonville, TN

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Knoxville News Sentinel

Drunk and stupid' charged with arson

A man who described himself as "drunk and stupid" has been charged with setting two fires in Monroe County over the weekend, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Department.

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Related Topix: Tellico Plains, TN

The Daily News Journal

Forest Service excavates fort along Trail of Tears

The U.S. Forest Service has begun to uncover the remains of a fort used to temporarily house migrating Cherokee along the Trail of Tears more than 170 years ago.

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Related Topix: Archaeology, Science, Anthropology

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WATE-TV Knoxville

Monroe Co. farmer banks on switch grass during lawmakers biofuels frustration

Some Tennessee lawmakers are expressing disappointment over the progress of UT's biofuels initiative, questioning whether the $70-million they approved for the program is being spent the way it should.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Vonore, TN

Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Daily Post-Athenian

Forgety to seek House seat

Retired McMinn County Director of Schools John Forgety has announced he will be a candidate next year for the 23rd District seat in the state House of Representatives.

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Related Topix: US News

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Daily Post-Athenian

Schools' grade card rules change

When school systems receive their annual Report Cards, the public shouldn't be alarmed if the grades are lower than what they've been in the past.

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Related Topix: Athens, TN, Education Etc., Meigs County, TN, Sweetwater, TN

The Daily Post-Athenian

Bunch leaving Senate, Bell wants the job

State Rep. Mike Bell announced last night he will be a candidate for the Tennessee Senate after current state Sen.

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Related Topix: Riceville, TN, Bradley County, TN

Fri Oct 23, 2009

WBIR-TV Knoxville

Monroe groups aim to show girls how to date healthy/safely

Thursday night at Madisonville's Teen Club, it's a conversation the Executive Director of Monroe County's Health Council is sharing with a group of about half a dozen Sequoyah high school girls.

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Related Topix: Madisonville, TN, Kids, Family

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Daily Post-Athenian

State Report Card changes subject of Oct. 26 meeting

Changes on the Report Cards due to be released next month by the Tennessee Department of Education mean the grades for individual school systems in Tennessee might not be as impressive as they've been in the past.

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Related Topix: Meigs County, TN, Athens, TN, Etowah, TN

Tue Oct 20, 2009

The Knoxville News Sentinel

One killed, two injured in Monroe County wreck

One person was killed and two others injured in a Tuesday afternoon crash in Monroe County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

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Related Topix: Sweetwater, TN

The Knoxville News Sentinel

Pioneer Museum chronicles ET economic development

AT&T will have a presence in the East Tennessee Pioneer Museum and the Charles Hall Museum, which are opening today in this Monroe County village.

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Related Topix: Tellico Plains, TN, Entertainment

Fri Oct 16, 2009

WDEF-TV Chattanooga

Weather Service Confirms Tornado Touchdowns From Friday

Submitted by WDEF on October 12, 2009 - 7:31pm. News Marion County News McMinn County News Comments Below: 0 A A A A The National Weather Service confirms multiple tornadoes swept through the Tennessee Valley Friday night.

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Related Topix: Weather, Marion County, TN, Jasper, TN, Englewood, TN, Niota, TN

Wed Oct 14, 2009

The Knoxville News Sentinel

Tellico River off-road area closed in NC

A decision to close the 39-mile Off Highway Vehicle Trail System in the upper Tellico River basin was announced today by the National Forest Service, but off-highway vehicle supporters say their fight to keep the trails open is not over.

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Related Topix: Entertainment

Mon Oct 12, 2009

WTVC Chattanooga

Weak Tornadoes Confirmed in 3 Counties

The National Weather Service has confirmed tornado touchdowns during storms Friday in Marion, Monroe and McMinn counties.

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Related Topix: Weather, Englewood, TN

Sun Oct 11, 2009

Daily Times

Madisonville woman injured in crash

A Madisonville woman was injured Tuesday afternoon in a crash on U.S. Highway 411 at the Highway 72 West intersection.

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Related Topix: Madisonville, TN, Vonore, TN

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Daily Post-Athenian

In pursuit of Desoto's trail

The name of Hernando Desoto is forever tied to the southeastern United States, linked to the Spanish explorer's wandering journey through the region in 1540.

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Vonore, TN, Madisonville, TN, Athens, TN, Englewood, TN

Wed Oct 07, 2009

Daily Post-Athenian

Supporters, opponents attend Watts Bar hearing

Supporters and opponents of the Watts Bar Unit 2 nuclear reactor expressed their views Tuesday at a hearing in Sweetwater.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Sweetwater, TN, Bradley County, TN

Daily Times

Monroe County fugitive, two others arrested in Tellico Plans meth bust

Authorities looking for a fugitive raided a Tellico Plains mobile home Monday afternoon and found three people cooking methamphetamine.

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Related Topix: Tellico Plains, TN, Drugs, Fire

Tue Oct 06, 2009

WBIR-TV

Released soldier returns to Monroe County

After serving more than three years in prison, Staff Sgt. Raymond Girouard arrived at his Grandparent's home in Monroe County around 9 p.m. Monday night.

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Related Topix: Sweetwater, TN, Clarksville, TN, US Army, Fort Campbell

Sun Oct 04, 2009

The Leaf Chronicle

Top 15 finalists announced in Miss Tennessee USA pageant

The top 15 finalists in the Miss Tennessee USA pageant have just been announced.

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Clarksville, TN, Austin Peay State University, Nashville Metro, Nashville, TN

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