Friday Jul 3 | Daily Times
JTEKT wins pollution prevention award
The JTEKT Corp., of Vonore, is the winner of the 2009 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award for Excellence in Pollution Prevention.
Man dies in Monroe County motorcycle accident
A motorcycle crash in Monroe County has claimed the life of a Loudon man. The accident happened a little before 7 p.m. Friday on Ballplay Road in Madisonville.
16-year-old Sweetwater boy pleads guilty to 'sexting'
A 16-year-old boy was the largest distributor of child pornography in Monroe County, according to Tellico Plains Police Chief Bill Isbell.
Grandfather, teen grandson drown in Monroe Co. pond
A grandfather and his teenage grandson drowned Tuesday afternoon while they were fishing in a Monroe County pond.
Grandfather, grandson drown in Monroe Co. pond
A man and his 15-year-old grandson drowned in a pond in Monroe County Tuesday afternoon, according to Monroe County Sheriff's spokesperson Jennifer Bledsoe.
Loudon and Monroe County area communities Saturday honored the American flag by retiring unserviceable flags in a ceremony.
Sweetwater felon indicted on gun charges
After more than eight months of investigation, a federal grand jury indicted a convicted felon on gun charges Thursday.
Sweetwater man indicted on federal firearms charge
A Sweetwater man was indicted Thursday on a federal charge as a felon in possession of a firearm.
Hidden room under local barn houses pot growing operation
A hidden room under a Lenoir City barn turned out to house a pot growing operation when investigators searched the property Wednesday.
Landfill fees to rise; new $5.7 million disposal cell planned
A budget shortage and construction of a new cell are forcing the Alcoa/Maryville/Blount County Public Landfill to increase its tipping fees.
Charges pending in fatal Monroe crash |
A 36-year-old Madisonville woman died in a single-vehicle crash when the pickup truck she was traveling in ran off the road and struck a tree, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Savior or scoundrel? ET Confederate general's story told
Larry Gordon, retired U.S. Army colonel, has spent years delving into the fascinating life of John C. Vaughn, an East Tennessee Confederate general.
Monroe County GM dealer closes its doors
Employees at Ronnie Williams Chevrolet in Sweetwater watched as GMAC loaded up their inventory Wednesday and drove it off the lot.
UT economist sees reasons for hope during recession
New figures show unemployment is still growing in many parts of Tennessee. However, an economist at the University of Tennessee sees some reasons for hope.
It's GOP's turn to run election commissions
This is in response to letter on April 18 in support of Knox County Administrator of Elections Greg Mackay.
Many crying foul as election administrators see unprecedented turnover
Wednesday is judgement day in some respects for Randall Moser as he waits to hear his future from Monroe County Election Commission.
18 dead animals discovered around Sweetwater homes
Monroe County Animal Control Officer Shelley Griffis has been on the job for one year and has already walked onto a scene that is unforgettable.
Drug sting results in several charges against Madisonville man
Authorities have arrested a Madisonville man on a number of drug and weapons related charges.
Sweetwater woman to face charges for hoarding animals
Authorities say charges are pending against Helen Sparling, an elderly Sweetwater woman accused of hoarding dogs and cats in inhumane conditions.
Man indicted for murder in Vonore
A man charged with murder in Vonore last year has been indicted by a Monroe County grand jury after he was ruled mentally competent to stand trial.