Cookson Creek residents voiced concern about traffic congestion from new developments and asked the county commission to look at long-term planning.

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.

County Commission Chairman Mark Bishop has called for Fred J. Wilcoxon to either attend meetings or resign.

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.

Regarding findings about accounting procedures, Jones pointed out that a new principal and new bookkeeper are in place at Copper Basin High School.

Sheriff Bill Davis said he was surprised last week when Channel 9 contacted him about complaints made by a former jailer.

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.

Revenue from state inmates at the new jail could triple the amount expected in the budget for this fiscal year.

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.

Rep. Eric Watson and Sen. Dewayne Bunch announce that Polk County will receive a $10,000 grant from the Administrative Office of the Courts.

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.

The monument will list the five units that were made up of Polk County residents but not individual names.

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.

Complete instructions on the application process are available online at http://www.house.gov/wamp/academies.shtm.

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.

911 Emergency Calls from East Polk County are once again being answered by operators in the Ducktown Courthouse.

ABC grants offer financial support for arts projects in all arts disciplines as recognized by TAC.

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.

The project calls for widening the highway for 2.65 miles from Hwy. 411 to West of the Ocoee River.

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A family history written in 1987.

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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.

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Anyone with information about these old buildings is asked to share it! Email polknews@bellsouth.net or mail P.O. Box 129, Benton TN 37307

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Article written by Carl M. Teasley in March 1978 shares tidbits about Caroline "Granny" Shields.

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Antiques Roadshow or Trail of Broken Dreams?

Under Arrest: McMinn County’s Sheriff

Important Decision

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Hiwassee River and Blackberries

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Floods, Floods, Floods

age 95, of Benton

age 45, of Etowah

age 35, of Chickamauga, GA

age 47, of Blue Ridge

age 88, of Benton

age 78, of Mineral Bluff, GA

age 94, of McCaysville, GA

age 81, of Delano

of Columbia, SC

age 52, of Benton

age 77, of Benton

age 63, of McCaysville, GA

age 47, of Delano

age 79, of McCaysville, GA

age 63, of McCaysville, GA

age 65, of Polk County

age 74, of Nashville

age 83, of Cherokee County, NC

age 57, of Old Fort

age 80, of Blue Ridge, GA

Miles and this year’s other three recipients were awarded a $2,000 scholarship to attend the college of his or her choice.

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.

Polk County High School students are on the road to several National Competitions, and success has already been highly achieved.

Jeremy Barker, 18, of Copperhill, a graduate of Copper Basin High School, is the 2008 winner of the Share America Foundation scholarship.

The Polk County AYSO region will hold its first-ever registration on Saturday, July 26th and Saturday, August 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm at the Benton First Baptist Gymnasium.

PCHS baseball standout Jared Allen has been named to the TBCA "Super Soph/Freshman Team" for Region 3.

According to many sources, however, the action taken by TSSAA is confusing at best.

Basin area native and former Hiwassee College standout Kyle Godfrey is about to begin his journey toward major league baseball.