Last week’s announcement has led to excitement about possible spinoffs and the importance of highway connections, including the Corridor K/Ocoee Gorge bypass.
The county commission rejected the strategic plan developed as part of the requirements for the state’s Three Star Program, which recognized counties that are ready for economic development.
“Troubled loans” were at the heart of the decision by Benton Bancshares to sell Benton Banking Company, according to information provided to shareholders.
Former Bosnian leader Radovan Karadzic will fight extradition from Serbia on war crime charges, his lawyer said. The lawyer also disputed Serbian accounts of Karadzic's arrest alleging the man known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia' was seized Friday and held in secret for three days.
The county commission voted last week to resist the lawsuit filed by Friends of the Library and the Polk County Library Board to seek operational money for two full-service libraries.
The School Board Monday night discussed the possibility of going to a four-day school week in the future as a way to save money, especially in light of rising fuel costs.
A major mistake in estimated BEP funding for schools was due to faulty information from the county, according to Wesley Robertson, Executive Director of Local Finance for the state Department of Education.
The county commission last week voiced displeasure with county attorney Denny Mobbs, argued with Sheriff Bill Davis over a budget amendment, increased the litigation tax and took other actions at its regular meeting.
The county commission voted 6-0 to join the effort by the Copper Basin Hospital district to amend the lease for operation of Copper Basin Medical Center by Copper Basin Community Hospital Inc.
According to Detective Dennis Waters of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, evidence was collected at the home of Wilcoxon and the investigation is ongoing.
At Monday night’s city commission meeting, Benton Mayor Jerry Stephens shared a letter from Tim Lawson, General Manager of Ocoee Utilities, relinquishing some of the District’s wastewater rights.
Decision on a preliminary plat for new proposed development by Ocoee Mountain Club on Cookson Creek Road was delayed last Tuesday by the Polk County Planning Commission.
At the time, there were those who thought the program was a waste of valuable school time. For Jarrod Payne, however, it was a life-changing experience.
Candidates were asked what they feel is the primary responsibility of the Board, why they are running, what their top priorities are, and whether they would like to see any changes.
Candidates were asked what they feel is the primary responsibility of the Board, why they are running, what their top priorities are, and whether they would like to see any changes.
Candidates were asked what they feel is the primary responsibility of the Board, why they are running, what their top priorities are, and whether they would like to see any changes.
The Rural Development rural business enterprise grant will fund improvements to three bridges on the Old Line Railroad between Etowah and Copperhill, Tennessee.
As Bradley County’s largest employer, Whirlpool expects its Cleveland workforce - including manufacturing, engineering and call center employees - to grow to 1,650 by 2009.
Discussion sessions are being held across the state to get public input into the idea of developing a program to help communities interested in promoting heritage tourism, recreation, and resource conservation.
In many ways, the life of B. Fred German parallels the life of the Copper Basin area in the 20th Century because it encompasses a variety of experiences that form the fabric of history for all Basin residents.
Delora Cooper Robinson Cheek was a member of the first class to graduate in 1937, while her daughter Vesta Faye Robinson Cook was a member of the last class in 1956.
There have been a few changes to take note, and remember that any type of attire which attracts undue attention to the wearer, and thus causes a disturbance in the school, is in bad taste and is not acceptable.
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