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Storms clear, but threat of flooding remains

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Showers and storms should end by around sunset this Sunday evening. Please be aware that even after storms are gone some roads/intersections may remain under water from flash flooding. More>>

Weather related road problems

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List of road problems across Tennessee Valley More>>

McMinn County murder suspect sentenced to prison

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A McMinn County murder suspect is going to prison for 30 years. More>>

TBI investigating city of Niota

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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now investigating the city of Niota for harassment claims against two commissioners. More>>

City of Niota agrees to insurance extension

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Niota city officials have worked out a deal for a temporary extension of the city's insurance after a five day lapse in coverage. More>>

Emergency called meeting for Niota commissioners

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Another emergency meeting will take place Wednesday night in Niota as tensions continue to mount. More>>

City of Niota shuts down because of no insurance

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The city of Niota in McMinn County is shut down.

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Athens toddler found alone; mom charged

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An Athens woman has been arrested on child neglect charges, after her child was allegedly found covered in motor oil. More>>

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Inspections show Watts Bar nuclear plant progress

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Watts Bar site vice president Tim Cleary said the utility is happy that the finding for the plant's performance and construction is green. More>>

7 juveniles arrested in connection with numerous thefts, vandalisms

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A handful of minors were busted April 13 in connection with a juvenile crime ring in McMinn County. More>>

Governor, TDOT announce 3 year transportation program

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Governor Bill Haslam and the Tennessee Department of Transportation released a three year transportation plan. More>>

HP Pelzer bringing 200 jobs to McMinn Co.

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The McMinn County Economic Development Authority and HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc. announced plans to build a manufacturing facility in Athens which will bring 200 jobs. More>>

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TBI 10th District investigation didn't include grand jurors

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Tennessee's top legal officer says state investigators couldn't substantiate an allegation that a McMinn County, Tenn., prosecutor tried to influence a grand jury in a 2010 case with political overtones. More>>

Accidental 911 call lands man behind bars

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An accidental 911 call landed a McMinn County man in trouble with the law. More>>

Butt dialing lands a man in jail facing drug charges

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A Sweetwater man is in trouble after an apparent butt-dial leads to a drug bust. More>>

Man charged with making terroristic threats at clinic

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William Thomas Coblentz allegedly became upset at the Athens Neurology Clinic when the clinic declined to fill a prescription without him seeing a doctor. More>>

Athens police seek father, son in armed-robberies

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Athens police may be close to solving a recent rash of armed-robberies.

The suspects have held up five businesses over the past few weeks, including four convenience stores and most recently a bank.
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Men wanted for questioning in connection with armed robberies

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Athens Police are looking for two men wanted for questions in connection with several armed robberies. More>>

Man allegedly caught watching porn in Blockbuster parking lot

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Athens police arrested a man on indecent exposure charges after he was caught allegedly looking at porn in a public parking lot. More>>

Athens man behind bars after a high speed pursuit

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An Athens man is behind bars after a high speed pursuit. More>>

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