Union County News

Union County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Eric Logsdon, his K-9 partner Ceazor, and Deputy Johnny Collins seized 335 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop Saturday.

Two East Tennessee natives who now work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation are among the finalists for one of the highest honors given to civilian federal employees.

Ex-judge Richard Baumgartner has completed his probation, clearing the way for his criminal record to be wiped clean, at least on the state level.

According to the Union County Sheriff's Office, Matthew Blackburn, 25, assaulted the homeowner of a residence on Grizzell Farm Lane in Union County around 10:45 p.m. on May 8. They say Blackburn also took the homeowner's truck, a red 1994 Dodge pickup with cardboard inserts to replace a broken window and a 12 gauge shotgun.

The suspect is identified as Matthew Blackburn, 25, of Maynardville, according to Union County Sheriff's Office Sgt.

MAYNARDVILLE - The embattled Union County school district is getting a new leader.

Jury selection began Monday for the trial of three anti-nuclear activists who broke into the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Acting Commissioner Burns Phillips announced that the 108th General Assembly passed legislation that continues the funding of unemployment benefits for spouses of military personnel who leave their jobs to transfer to a new assignment.

The Greater Chattanooga Democratic Women's Club will hold its monthly meeting at the IBEW Local 175 , 3922 Volunteer Dr.