Etowah News

Submitted by Jason Law on June 19, 2008 - 5:49pm. Meigs County News A small meth bust turns into a deadly shootout deep in the forest of the Meigs County Recreational Park, Just after midnight Thursday morning ...

Clean water leads to state recognition McMinn farmer to receive top award for eco-friendly effort Ryan Harris/The Daily Post-Athenian Robert Thompson's effort to improve water quality has earned him the 2008 ...

' A state auditor's report on the Etowah City School released this week cited past inadequacies in procedures and documentation related to city gift cards, but Schools Director David Green said policy has been ...

“We're committed to winning the war against TennCare fraud - and prescription drug abuse is no longer tolerated in the program”

A McMinn County couple is charged with fraudulently obtaining prescription drugs in Cumberland County through TennCare, with the intent to resell the medication. via WTVC Chattanooga

When the Collins & Aikman plant closed here last August, about 600 people lost their jobs.

July Fourth Committee Minutes March 20, 2008 Members Present: Bill Freeman Betty Freeman Margie Hodges Ruth Sowers Marvin Taylor Jean Bunel Ruby Richardson Barbara Keith April Preston Treasurers Report The Treasurers Report was reviewed. Two more food vendors have submitted and applications. Deposits have been made for fireworks and sponsored entertainment Old Business Featured Entertainment: A contract has been signed with “White Chocolate” as the sponsored entertainment. General Entertainment: There has been no response from “Sweet Georgia Sound” in respect to a price for performing. The “Collins Brothers” band requires $1000.00 for the first hour and $450.00 for each additional hour. Marvin Taylor suggested that at this time it may be best not to hire another paid group due to the expense and we don’t know how the fundraising will go this year. It may be best to hold on to our funds for future celebrations. Marvin has left a message for the clogging group but has not heard from them. Bill has not heard back from the US Army as to the availability of the climbing wall. Special Attractions: Athens Party Rental has a “Slip and Slide” that runs $150.00 per day. The Water slide has already been rented for the 4th. Old Time Carnival Games: Bill acquired a list from the city of organizations who have requested funds from the city. He will contact them to determine if they are interested in developing carnival type games for fundraising and set up at the celebration. T-Shirts: Marilyn Miller sent word that we received only one entry for the T-shirt contest and it was not very good. The selection committee recommended that we use the entry Mitch Borden submitted last year as the design for this year’s shirt. A motion was made to accept this recommendation and passed. Mitch Borden’s design will be used. Fireworks: A contract has been signed with Pyro Productions as the fireworks vendor. Fundraising: Rhonda Whaley sent word that fundraising letters will go out this week with a May 1 deadline for getting on the T-shirt. The Nicklaus, Palmer, Woods picture will be displayed at both the Elks and Rotary Club’s golf tournaments in May. New Business There was no new business Next Meeting: The next meeting will be Thursday, April 24, 2008, 6:30 p.m., at the Etowah City Hall Respectfully submitted Marvin Taylor - Secretary

A Monroe County Sheriff's sergeant suffered minor injuries when he wrecked his car while chasing an alleged crack dealer Friday morning on Mecca Pike.

Six people from McMinn County are charged with TennCare fraud or selling prescription pain medicine paid for by TennCare.

A Madisonville man charged with second-degree murder in January 2007, and indicted on the charge in April of that year, has his trial scheduled to begin Tuesday.

“It was possible that I had talked to this man during the time”

Storm "The Storm of the Century," as it was named by forecasters and weather specialists, struck somewhat unexpectedly. via Cleveland Daily Banner

State Rep. Mike Bell, R-Riceville, continues to recover from a broken right femur suffered last Saturday while on standby as a volunteer firefighter in McMinn County.

Published July 23, 2007 10:57 AM EDT Organizations seeking funding for artistic and cultural projects that benefit the community are invited to apply for an Arts Build Communities grant.

A Madisonville landmark went up in flames Monday morning, leaving a blackened husk where a proud church once stood.

Kenya police deny shoot-to-kill order Kenyan police say that -- despite political disputes that have plunged this once stable country into chaos -- its officers have not been given shoot to kill orders.

The number of fatal crashes in McMinn County increased dramatically during the last year, so police are getting tougher on drunk drivers, speeders and people who don't buckle up.

Charles Steven Dotson, 40, Maple Street, Etowah, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to vehicular homicide.

No sign of foul play in Super 8 fire The owner of the Super 8 motel in Harriman that was razed by fire Monday night said he plans to rebuild.

Style's Super Shopper, Amanda Green, takes us to the East Tennessee town where deals are found around every corner.

Baptist Health System's unexpected alliance with St. Mary's was the year's top local news story, following the top story of 2006: "Baptist finds a partner - ' almost." Clay Owen St.

Sixty miles south of the Sunsphere, the golden age of railroading is still chugging along The town of Etowah was built for the railroad.