The carnies have left, the last shortcake has been sold and the last
float has been put away for another year as record crowds - as far as
memory serves - lined the streets during the weekend of activities at
the 2012 Tennessee Strawberry Festival. More ››
Details surrounding the brazen daylight armed robbery of the Verizon
store in Dayton on Friday have emerged, and two men have been charged in
the theft of nearly $54,000 worth of electronics. More ››
Two women and one man from Chattanooga and one man from New York City
were arrested Friday in connection with the armed robbery of $15,000 to
$20,000 in cellular phones at the Verizon store in Dayton, according to
law enforcement officials. More ››
La-Z-Boy may be able to add 40 to 50 new jobs if Rhea County purchases a piece of property near the plant and leases it back to the company, La-Z-Boy Plant Manger Bimbo McCawley told county commissioners on Tuesday.
A vacant chief of police position and the proposed mayoral distinction
in the upcoming election dominated discussion Thursday evening as
Graysville officials met in regular session. More ››
Acclaimed Rhea County artist Susan Cassidy Wilhoit's
"Magnificent Fifty Collection" of paintings were recently displayed in
the legislative complex on Capitol Hill in Nashville. State Senator Ken
Yager (R-Harriman) said her work was admired by lawmakers and thousands
of visitors as it was prominently featured in the halls leading from
the Legislative Plaza to the State Capitol Building. More ››
Work began this week on a major renovation for Rudd
Auditorium, the Bryan College venue for chapel programs, musical and
theatrical performances, and community celebrations for the past 36
years. More ››
When Lazarus of Bethany died, caring friends and neighbors
called to comfort his sisters, Mary and Martha. Comfort was all they had to offer. When Jesus
arrived, He bestowed much more than comfort. He gave them bright hope and assurance. More ››
Great South Championship Wrestling to be
held on Saturday,May 19, at 7 p.m. at the Spring City Elementary School gym. General admission
for ages 12 and up is$7, kids 5-11 $5, and kids 4 and under will be free. Concession stand
will be open. Proceeds go to the Rhea Springs Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund.
Not since the 2004 season has a Rhea County High School doubles' team
advanced to the state tournament, but that all changed on Monday in
Cookeville when the doubles play of Zach Madewell and Nick McWherter
outlasted a pair from Cookeville High School 6-4 and 6-1, and then a duo
from Cleveland High School 6-1 and 6-3. More ››
Within the last three weeks, two Rhea County High School (RCHS) track athletes have signed a scholarship with Tennessee Wesleyan College (TWC). This time, Tori Blackmon inked the commitment on Wednesday.
After a search that included approximately
40-50 applicants,Rhea County High School (RCHS) has a new boys' head basketball coach as principal
Jesse Messimer announced the hiring of Mike Phillips on Wednesday.
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