The competition to become Tennessee�fs new state song has been won by "Smoky Mountain Rain," made famous by country music star Ronnie Milsap who has had 40 number one hits, "Smoky Mountain Rain" being one of them. The song pays homage to the Great Smoky Mountains,...

A North Carolina man collapsed early Sunday morning, June 13, in the medical tent on the site of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, according to authorities. He was later pronounced dead at the Medical Center of Manchester.

Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber joined leaders of Miniature Precision Components, Inc. (MPC) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to announce a $7.5 million investment in Warren

A Manchester man was arrested May 27 on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. Jesse Stephen Rutowski, 33, formerly of Morrison, is being held in the Coffee County Jail under $500,000 bond on the charges as well as other charges that are pending.

Between July 11 and July 17 the Grundy County Sheriff�fs Office made 26 arrests. Those arrested include:

Lloyd E. Smartt charged with a capias and contempt and received a $5,000 bond.

Between July 3 and July 11 the Grundy County Sheriff�fs Office made 31 arrests. Those arrested included:

Robert Layman charged with driving on a revoked license second offense and DUI second offense and received...

During June 19 and July 2, the Grundy County Sheriff�fs Office made 44 arrests. Those arrested include:

Eric T. Keener was charged with domestic assault with a $2,500 bond.

Beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 16, voters across the state will have an opportunity to cast ballots during Early Voting for political party favorites as the parties begin the process of selecting nominees for Governor, members of Congress, State House Representatives,...

During the week of June 6-12, the Grundy County Sheriff�fs Office made 20 arrests. Those arrested included: Leland Humphrey was charged with driving on a suspended license and was given a $1,000 bond. Shannon Curtis was arrested on charges of public intoxication,...

Before denying Tinsley Asphalt LLC’s proposal to annex property in Franklin County’s Greenhaw area, the City of Monteagle’s Planning Commission discussed, with a Tinsley representative, the subject of sales tax revenue.

Former Tracy City resident, Tina R. Barton, has published her first book, "Breakfast with the Lord and Front Porch Praises," with WordClay Publishing and Ingram Press of Bloomington, Ind. Have you ever wanted to find something in your Bible about a specific situation...

During the time period of May 23 and June 5, the Grundy County Sheriff�fs Office made 42 arrests. Those arrested include:

Michael J. Hopkins charged with violation of probation and a $1,500 bond was set.

The Alliance for the Cumberlands has announced the completion of Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau Nature Trail. "The Nature Trail is a driving tour that guides travelers through the region’s finest wildlife and scenic viewing opportunities," explained Zebulon Turrentine,...

A trial will be held in September in a case alleging mistreatment of a student at the University of the South in Sewanee. A former male student at the university alleges that he was forced from the school without recourse to defend himself against an allegation...

During the week of May 16 through May 22,�@the Grundy County Sheriff�fs Office made 27 arrests including:

Chrissy Bridges charged with driving on revoked license and bond was set at $1,000.

During the week of May 9 through May 15, the Grundy County Sheriff�fs Office made 16 arrests including:

Randall Bradley for domestic assault released on his own recognizance. He was scheduled to appear in court...

During the week of May 3-9, the Grundy County Sheriff�fs Office made 12 arrests. Those arrested include:

Thomas Lee McHone for violation of parole. McHone was held without bond and appeared in court on May...

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association is implementing a new concussion policy that all member schools must follow beginning with the 2010-11 school year.¡¡The TSSAA Board of Control passed the policy unanimously during a conference call on Wednesday,...

The road to the 2010 football season began in full Monday when both the Yellow Jackets and the Junior Jackets began practice in full pads at Grundy County High School. Both squads have actually been working out for months in the weight room and on the fields improving...

Friday, August 27 – GCHS at South Pittsburg

Friday, September 3 – Home against Sequatchie County (District game)

Friday, September 10 – Home against Oliver...

All athletes planning to play sports in Grundy County can get their sports physicals this Saturday at GCHS for just $25. Doctor Jay Trussler and Physician Assistants Travis Layne and Kim Woodlee, all Grundy graduates and former athletes, will be on hand to perform...

Take a Kid Fishing Rodeo – The annual Take a Kid Fishing Rodeo is Saturday on Tims Ford out of the Bass club at the Winchester city park. Countless kids from around the area have enjoyed this event for many years now. Every kid walks away with some kind...

The mandatory summer dead period for all TSSAA sports begins this Sunday June 27 and runs through July 10. During this time there is to be no activity in high school sports or any middle school sports sanctioned by the TSSAA. Coaches and players cannot hold workouts...

The annual fishing rodeo at the Grundy Lakes last Saturday was a huge success with 210 in attendance and 96 kids fishing in the event. Every child that stayed for the prize draw received a prize thanks to the multiple sponsors for the event.

The National Bass Fishing Trail, Inc. (NBT) will hold their annual National championship June 20-25 on Lake Chickamauga out of Chester Frost Park with championship day on Friday, June 25. Adult and junior anglers will be competing for both the 2009 national championship...

Tyler Brown is a man on a mission. Tyler wants to be a successful sports journalist and is majoring in Communications at UTC. He has been working tirelessly for years now to accomplish that mission. That’s quite a feat when you consider he’s only completed his...

The 2010 Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner. Memorial Day is annually...