Polk County News

Polk County detectives are investigating a murder that happened there Friday night.

A Polk County man has been charged with first-degree murder in the Friday night death of 47-year-old Steven Gargala of Chestuee Road in Delano.

Submitted by Abena Williams on June 28, 2008 - 6:10pm. News Polk County News Polk County officers are investigating the shooting death of a man in the Delano community.

The U.S. Forest Service said today it is accepting proposals for opening and operating a restaurant at the Ocoee Whitewater Center in the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County.

THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 6 MILES SOUTH OF CLEVELAND TO 12 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUCKTOWN...AND MOVING NORTH AT 38 MPH.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Polk County, TN until 3:30pm. A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind and hail was located near Archville at 2:53pm. This storm is slowly moving north ...

Submitted by Collins Parker on May 30, 2008 - 7:18pm. BONUS Video Polk County News This week, we marked the anniversary of one of the deadliest disasters in Tennessee Valley history.

It was 25 years ago today when a massive explosion destroyed an illegal fireworks factory in Polk County, Tennessee.

On May 9 and again on May 18 human remains were discovered in a vehicle submerged approximately 45 feet deep in Parksville Lake. via WTVC Chattanooga

“Several years ago we began to see that we had an obesity problem”

' The mix of fun games and nutrition education is an effective recipe for a connection between food, fitness and healthy weight, said Susan Stewart, a participant in the Polk County 4-H Club's fifth annual ... via Chattanooga Times Free Press

“Yes, we feel that alcohol was involved”

Submitted by Jason Law on April 30, 2008 - 6:47pm. 21 year olds Nick Brumbley, Charlie Womble and 29 year old Rebecca Joy Francis tried buying alcohol but were turned down by the salesman because they appeared ... via WDEF-TV Chattanooga

“Several people have been willing to give us their DNA samples”

The attack occurred on March 5, around 11:30 p.m. in a Bank Street home. Tellico Plain Interim Police Chief Bill Isbell said the attack was brutal and until Monday afternoon, authorities were keeping a closed ... via Monroe County Advocate

A weekend escape from the recently completed Polk County jail lasted less than a day. via MyEyeWitnessNews.com

Authorities say they're are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Polk County jail. via The Leaf Chronicle

Submitted by Collins Parker on April 15, 2008 - 1:01pm. Community Festival season is here. via WDEF-TV Chattanooga

“Everyone (donors) has encouraged us to hang in there, and we have slashed the budget to almost life support”

A spokeswoman for the Polk County Friends of the Library group said they plan to file a civil breach of contract lawsuit against the Polk County Commission after the nine-member panel failed to vote on a third ... via Knoxville News Sentinel

“I'm excited about the role that agriculture may have in decreasing our dependence on oil imports.”

Farmers see no risk in growing switchgrass By Kay Brookshire, news@knoxvillebiz.com Originally published 12:00 a.m., April 21, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m., April 21, 2008 Robert Wilson /Business Journal David ... via Knoxville News Sentinel

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in Bradley and Polk counties in East Tennessee until 6:45 p.m. EDT. via WTVF Nashville

“This is a meritorious event to see our DTF recognizing local agencies for their long-term support. I believe this is only a milestone in the future successes that we can expect from these dedicated men and women.”

Tennessee's 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force is celebrating 20 years of service by providing $450,000 in grant money to nine Southeast Tennessee law enforcement agencies. via WTVC Chattanooga

The Wildcats, who beat Tellico on Tuesday 9-5 in Benton, are considered to be one of the favorites to win the District 5-AA title. via Monroe County Advocate