Rhea County News

Submitted by WDEF on July 2, 2009 - 10:48am. Crime Rhea County News Police Chief Thomas Mahoney says his officers are searching forA James Finch, Junior who is better known in the community by his nickname, "JJ." FinchA is wantedA for: Conspiracy to Commit Burglary Conspiracy to Commit Theft over $1,000.00 Police sayA on June 13 Finch broke into a ...

Submitted by Amy Katcher on July 1, 2009 - 5:50pm. Health Bledsoe County News Grundy County News Marion County News McMinn County News Meigs County News Rhea County News Sequatchie County News Van Buren County News Tennessee ranks fourth when it comes to adult obesity.

Don Mathis was elected State Department Commander of the Tennessee Department of the American Legion at the 91st annual convention in Nashville this past weekend.

It required seemingly hundreds of signatures, but Rhea Medical Center finalized the sale of Rhea County Nursing Home's operating license to Life Care Centers of American Tuesday afternoon during an hour-long closing.

What do you make of Jesse Jackson meeting with Volkswagen?: He'll get the job done He's speaking for those without a voice He just wants to take credit for VW's minority hiring practices He's going to scare Volkwagen away Why is here? He's no longer relevant.

A clever and creative inmate in Rhea County inks himself another felony charge. Ricky Parker, Junior caused a small fire inside the jail while making tattoos two Saturday's ago.

Mr. Newby is settled in as a homeowner, RD staff celebrated Homeownership Month by presenting him with a basket of kitchen items, including an ice cream scoop and toppings for the ice cream.

Meigs County's commissioners have approved funding for several new county structures.

Burke County Public Schools Superintendent David Burleson will not be moving to Dayton, Tenn.

A months-long search for a new Rhea County Public Schools superintendent may end Wednesday when the school board is expected to choose one of four final candidates.

Rhea County has a new superintendent tonight. Jerry Levengood, who is the currently the principal at Rhea County High School, will take office July first.

Submitted by WDEF on May 14, 2009 - 6:52pm. Rhea County News A A A A An Ohio teenager remains in a local jail.

More than a dozen boaters were rescued early Saturday after spending nearly 14 hours trapped in the water under Watts Bar Dam.

Paramedics have been on the scene of a school bus crash in the 3100 block of Ooltewah - Ringgold Rd.

Submitted by WDEF News 12 and AP on May 13, 2009 - 10:05pm. News Crime Rhea County News An OhioA teenager accused of threatening teachers and students has been arrested in Dayton Tennessee.

It's one of the few areas left in the Tennessee Valley where it's still illegal to buy a glass of liquor.

If DNA tests show that a man is NOT the father of a child, should he still have to pay child support? 57% 0% 8% 34% Total votes: 618 Submitted by Jillian Henson on May 12, 2009 - 4:38am. Rhea County News One teen is dead and another recovering this morning after a wreck Monday night.

A new look at the Scopes evolution trial - the story of how the trial came to happen in 1925 - will take the stage in Rhea County in July, bringing new life to what has become a summer tradition.

Rhea County investigators are piecing together the facts behind a deadly shooting.

Should Chattanooga Take Up PETA's Pothole Offer? : Yes, If you take money from KFC, why not take more money from PETA.