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Air and ground crews respond to 50-acre brush fire near Tellico Plains, evacuation notification issued for some

Evacuations · Tellico Plains

Air and ground crews respond to 50-acre brush fire near Tellico Plains, evacuation notification issued for some

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The fire is near Rafter Road and Hwy 360/Unicoi Turnpike.See the Story

Lemming talks aftermath of 'historical' Tellico Plains fires

Sweetwater, Tennessee · Sweetwater

Lemming talks aftermath of 'historical' Tellico Plains fires

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

One week ago, four fires burned a significant portion of the Tellico Plains area, pushed forward by high winds last Tuesday.See the Story

Fighting an invisible enemy gets man arrested

Sweetwater, Tennessee · Sweetwater

Fighting an invisible enemy gets man arrested

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A man arguing with someone who wasn’t there was arrested in Sweetwater March 6.See the Story

Tellico Plains · Tellico Plains

Scott Tilghman Burroughs, 39

Scott Tilghman Burroughs, 39, of Tellico Plains, Tenn., died on Jan. 26, 2025. He was born on Feb. 10, 1986, in Los Angeles, Calif.See the Story

Sweetwater, Tennessee · Sweetwater

Man shoves daughter into couch, gets tied up with his own belt

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A man who allegedly assaulted his daughter March 3 ended up on the ground with his legs tied together by the time deputies arrived.See the Story

Sweetwater, Tennessee · Sweetwater

Upset over house sale, woman allegedly threatens daughter in law

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A woman was arrested March 1 after she allegedly threatened to shoot her son and his wife.See the Story

Sweetwater, Tennessee · Sweetwater

School bus driver faces assault charges

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A Monroe County school bus driver is facing assault charges after he allegedly threatened and yelled at kids on his bus Feb. 28.See the Story

Sweetwater, Tennessee · Sweetwater

Dark license plate lights up chase

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

An Etowah man is facing a slew of charges after he led law enforcement on a chase through the mountains March 6.See the Story

Sweetwater, Tennessee · Sweetwater

Square footage requirement change pondered in Sweetwater

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The square footage requirement for liquor stores in the downtown area has the potential to be lowered for the City of Sweetwater.See the Story

Sweetwater, Tennessee · Sweetwater

Further discussion expected on comp hours in Sweetwater

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

City of Sweetwater officials intend to further discuss the potential increase in comp hours for city employees.See the Story

Sweetwater, Tennessee · Sweetwater

Monroe County Criminal Court for Feb. 2025

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Monroe County Criminal Court wrapped up short session for a short month in February, hearing pleas and handing out indictments.See the Story

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