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Advisory board learns about drug use
Date: August 27, 2008 - 22:50 | Views: 10 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Sergeant First Class Wycliffe Jangdharrie of the Tennessee National Guard Counterdrug Task Force was the guest speaker at the meeting
CoverKids week begins Sept. 1
Date: August 27, 2008 - 21:55 | Views: 3 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Governor Phil Bredesen proclaimed the week of Sept. 1 as CoverKids' Week in Tennessee to further the program's back-to-school efforts in getting comprehensive health insurance to as many of Tennessee's uninsured children as possible.
Beware TennCare Fraud scheme
Date: August 23, 2008 - 09:57 | Views: 11 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
A person (or persons) posing as representatives of TennCare are going into the homes of seniors who are preparing to enter nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and are advising them that they must sign their homes over to the state.
Five Tips to Help Save Your Sight
Date: August 23, 2008 - 09:52 | Views: 5 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Health Campaign Promotes Save Your Sight Month in September
Save Energy, Money with Free Conservation Kit
Date: August 13, 2008 - 22:12 | Views: 14 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
TVA Extends Popular Offer through September 2008 To Help Offset Rising Energy Costs
Single-use radon kits available
Date: August 11, 2008 - 12:35 | Views: 20 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can seep into homes through cracks and openings in their foundations.
CoverKids to provide dental care
Date: August 6, 2008 - 22:48 | Views: 26 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Sales tax holiday begins Aug. 1
Date: July 23, 2008 - 23:14 | Views: 40 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
The state’s dedicated Sales Tax Holiday Web site, www.tntaxholiday.com, has been updated with new materials, including information about exempt items, frequently asked questions and more.
Dial *THP if you have trouble on the road
Date: July 16, 2008 - 22:32 | Views: 48 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Motorists can dial *THP (*847) from their cell phone and will be automatically connected to the closest THP dispatch office.
Beware GED scams
Date: July 16, 2008 - 14:29 | Views: 56 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
The GED credential cannot be earned via the Internet or through correspondence programs.
Know your credit score
Date: July 16, 2008 - 13:36 | Views: 34 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
In these uncertain financial times, even those with excellent credit histories may have trouble getting a mortgage or other type of loan.
Save Energy, Money with Free Conservation Kit
Date: July 12, 2008 - 15:00 | Views: 43 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
TVA Extends Popular Offer through September 2008 To Help Offset Rising Energy Costs
Make the best burger
Date: July 11, 2008 - 15:01 | Views: 40 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
whether cooking indoors or at the grill, reach for an instant-read meat thermometer, the only reliable way to ensure ground beef reaches an internal temperature of 160 F.
Avoid diseases from ticks
Date: July 9, 2008 - 21:37 | Views: 39 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
The Center for Disease Control offers the following advice to avoid the diseases that can come from tick bites.
What you should know about DTV
Date: June 30, 2008 - 12:10 | Views: 69 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
KOCE-TV’s Mel Rogers Reveals the Top Five Things Americans Should Know about the DTV Transition
Understanding Social Security
Date: June 30, 2008 - 11:13 | Views: 57 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Whether you're a boomer, already retired, or much younger and paying into the program, here's a brief guide to how Social Security retirement benefits work
Careless use of fireworks causes injury
Date: June 23, 2008 - 12:33 | Views: 72 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
For more information on firework safety, visit www.tennessee.gov/sfm.
Go green at home
Date: June 18, 2008 - 16:45 | Views: 62 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Homeowners can take several affordable steps to save money through reduced energy use and smart shopping choices that can help the environment.
Sun Safety important for kids
Date: June 11, 2008 - 15:47 | Views: 69 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
If children are not properly protected, the time they spend outdoors can lead to painful sunburns, premature aging and skin cancer.
Beware "mortgage rescue" schemes
Date: June 9, 2008 - 16:39 | Views: 10 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
If you are behind on your payment and facing possible foreclosure, watch out for “foreclosure rescue” or “mortgage rescue” schemes.
Top News
Utility costs to rise
The price of TVA electricity will increase an average 20% in wholesale power rates on Oct. 1.
Commission questions Library Board mem..
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Cabin permit fee going up
Ducktown agrees to co-sign loan
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Planners approve several plats
Long term planning urged
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Jerry & Helen Malone to retire
Jerry and Helen Malone, owners of Jerry’s Auto Parts for 37 years, are retiring as of Sept. 1.
Copperhill mayor only city race in Nov..
Animal rescue group forms
Photo contest winners named
Nancy Ward descendants visit exhibit
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Overhill receives culinary grant
Eleven participate
Encore program available for seniors
Boy & Girls club progressing
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Williams resigns Copperhill Council
Basin residents can sign up for water
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Nicholson's grocery closes
Brucker indicted
Ducktown to sell surplus property
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Benton approves loan for streets
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Sessions Court Dispositions
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Polk County Heritage
Ducktown men 1892
Photo taken in 1892 of men in Ducktown: Front, Octavis Nankivel, Herby Center and John Amburn. Back, Ed Amburn, Jasper.. » FULL STORY
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Cumberland Shed Church
Benton Mercantile
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Center-Russell family
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William Fern Russell
Clara Center Russell
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Fred German
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Ducktown High School Class of 1937
Benton around 1908
Ducktown Stories
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Probst 1920s
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Opinions
Editorial Opinion ~ 8/27/08
Do more than honor workers
Letters to the editor
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Hidden History
Editorial Opinion ~ 8/13/08
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Are Tennesseans Ready for Tolls?
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Editorial opinion ~ August 6, 2008
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Obituaries
CHRISTINE BRYSON TROTTER
age 52, of Riceville
JAMES HAYDEN MILLHOLLAND
SHEILA ANN BARNETT
LINDA KAY RAY WOOTEN
ELIZABETH "BETH" K. KELL
ALMA MARIE COCHRAN
DONNIE ESSIE EVANS CRONAN
EVELYN SUE SILAS
BETTY JEAN ARP HENSLEY
JAMES LEE JONES
LOIS MAE CASH
MELVIN HARLEY TALLEY
LOMA JEWEL CAVENDER
MARTHA LURLINE BEAMER
REV. GEORGE ANDREW OWENS
MARY KATE ARP
MAMIE ESTELLA BROCK DUNN
JOHN ROY WILCOXON
BETTY FRANCES MOORHOUSE
BRYANA RYLEE BROWN
Friends & Neighbors
Military marker dedicated
Approximately 40 family members and friends came to pay tribute to Riley Massengill and to dedicate a military marker to recognize his service in the Confederate Army.
Ageless beauty pageant held
5-year old in running for Desney stay
Patterson~Bain will marry
Haiven arrives
Zoe Monroe arrives
Wilcox turns 85
Price~Loftin to wed
Loudermilk is Caregiver of Year
Massengill honored
Sluter graduates
Clark~Brown to marry
4 years old
Kenly turns 1
1st and 80th birthdays celebrated
Wilson~Allen will marry
Riden~Wilcox to wed
Coffey wins bond
3 years old
Elrod promoted
School News
School Lunch Menu
Aug. 20 - Aug. 26
BES Open House Aug. 21
Coordinated Health Program a success
Meals available at Head Start
CB Elementary awarded grant
Academic service scholarships awarded
"Stuff the Bus" held
Parent performance Aug. 8
Realtors help CMS
Band camp has begun
Headstart accepting applications
2008-2009 School Calendar
Chilhowee Middle dress code released
CBE award winner named
Duggan gets award
Adult Ed has successful year
High school students need to prepare
Trees donated
Burgess donates