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BREAKING NEWS

Former corrections officer indicted on sexual conduct charges
Thursday, May 17, 2012

A former McMinn County Corrections Officer has been indicted following the May session of the Grand Jury.
In a release made available on Thursday afternoon, McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy stated an internal investigation on the matter was undertaken by his office in April. Guy stated several substantiated allegations were made against a former corrections officer for inappropriate actions involving a female inmate.
The Grand Jury returned with an indictment on the officer. MORE

Emergency Day

Knife vs. gun
Cop wins showdown

An Athens Police Department officer drew his firearm on a suspect Wednesday evening after the suspect allegedly threatened him with a knife outside Athens Regional Medical Center.

Four are arrested on meth charges
Four Athens residents were charged with making methamphetamine after Athens Police Department officers discovered five labs at the Load Street residence they had been dispatched to early Sunday morning on a disturbance call.
Central graduation is Friday
ENGLEWOOD - McMinn Central High School will be conferring diplomas upon 180 graduating seniors on Friday night.
The ceremony, which will start at 7:30 p.m., will be held in the gymnasium at the high school. According to the school's guidance office, doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Athens won't close crossing
Railroad said it would pay, city says redesign too costly
The Athens City Council rejected a proposal by Norfolk Southern Corp. to close the railroad closing at Sterling Road.
Members of the City Council were opposed to closure because it would result in there being only one way in and out of that street for garbage trucks and emergency personnel.

Tribe's Davis signs with Michigan school
McMinn County High School's Brandon Davis is going to need a heavy jacket.
Central combines banquet events
ENGLEWOOD - McMinn Central High School baseball will combine the annual post-season awards banquet with the Diamond Club's Leadoff Banquet that was cancelled when tornadoes struck the area in early March.
Meigs bats silent in season-ending loss
DECATUR - Meigs County's season-long struggle with the bats finally caught up with the Lady Tigers and it couldn't have come at a worse time.
East Ridge pitcher Ashley Irvin struck out 10, scattered five hits and provided the go-ahead run with a solo home run in the fifth inning to give the Lady Pioneers a 2-1 victory over Meigs County in the Region 3-AA tournament semifinal game on Tuesday.

Saddle up for Kids Arts Camp
Saddle up for one creative adventure you'll never forget.
NFL star Pinner will help open MooFest
Former NFL player Artose Pinner will speak during the opening ceremonies of MooFest Saturday morning.
They've got cancer 'covered'
Athens Regional Medical Center and The Surgery Center recently purchased a quilt from the High Rollers Relay for Life Team. The quilt, which displays ribbons symbolizing the various types of cancer, will be displayed in ARMC's Oncology Unit. The quilt was made by Valerie Curtis of Franklin, who is the mother-in-law of cancer survivor Randy Dunlop.

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This week's Site:
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Internet Business Directory


Athens Kiwanis Club

SPECIAL SECTIONS
	For Your Information A comprehensive informational guide to government, business and services in McMinn and Meigs counties.		Best of the Best Local Business chosen by the public as the best businesses.
	Church Directory A complete directory of churches in McMinn and Meigs Counties		Athens, TN Area Chamber Guidebook Promotes the community's quality of life and vast array of services, as well as the economic environment.
20 Under 40 20 residents younger than 40 making a dierencein our community.		Boomers and Beyond Stories about and of interest to local senior adults.
Business Card Directory Locally owned and operated business information for all your service and shopping needs.		Business Profiles Profiles of local businesses in our community.
Foundations A convenient reference guide focusing on local Education, Business/Industry and our Community.		Golden Anniversary Celebrating local couples who have achieved 50 years or more of marriage.
How To Guide A comprehensive guide to gettting things done.		McMinn Homesearch A pictorial magazine of homes for sale and real estate services for the greater McMinn County area.
Medical Directory Information guide to local medical personnel and facilities.		Spring Home Improvement Guide to preparing your home and property for the summer months.
Spring Sports Guide to Spring Sports.		Women Today Spot lighting women in the workplace.

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