The county commission has a full agenda for its regular meeting Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at the Courthouse in Benton.

The state Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld a decision to deny post-conviction relief to Michael Derrick Huskins,

Obama failed to win a single precinct in the county and only took seven counties in Tennessee. The local total was 4,267 for McCain and 2,124 for Obama.

Bishop said the deciding factor was a veto by County Executive Mike Stinnett when the commission voted to hire Jimmy Logan to represent them in the library lawsuit.

Property tax relief is available for elderly or disabled homeowners and disabled veterans.

In Polk County, Coordinator of Elections Sula Jenkins said early voting turnout was heavy, with 2,024 of the county’s 12,078 voters casting a ballot through Monday afternoon.

If you are planning to do any outdoor burning from October 15 through May 15 you will need to check with the Tennessee Department of agriculture, Division of Forestry first

Orientation for new school board members was held before the regularly scheduled board meeting Monday.

We are asking for your prayers and your help in the form of donations. Contributions will assist Serge and his family during his rehabilitation time and is greatly appreciated.

Friends of the Library and the County Commission will square off in court next week, this time before Judge Mike Sharp in Circuit Court.

The county commission made two more changes to the Library Board at a called meeting last week.

Commissioners had one more chance to ask questions about Copper Basin Medical Center’s future during a workshop last week.

Commissioners voted last week to crack down on attendance on boards and committees and also discussed the need to take action against one of their own members who has been absent for five months.

The county commission will have a special called meeting Thursday, Sept. 25, to consider Library Board appointments.

The Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association was created in 1990 to promote economic development through heritage tourism in Polk, McMinn and Monroe counties, with each of the counties providing some administrative funding.

Cecil Arp’s election as Mayor of Copperhill was certified by the Election Commission Monday, but not without questions over possible non-residents voting in the election.

Copperhill business owner Wayne Daniels took exception to recent statements by former Acting Police Chief Warren Heminger.

Ducktown City Commission held a public hearing for the proposed annexation of 165.88 acres but there were few public comments.

Joe Fetzer, Diane Ravens and Scott Snyder received funds to help enhance their operations.

The House of Representatives passed the Trail of Tears Documentation Act on Monday, a bill introduced by Congressman Zach Wamp that doubles the current Trail of Tears.

Also, we have planned to join the Benton city parade at the Christmas Parade sponsored by Polk County Chamber of Commerce.

Supplies will be to the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, a facility similar to a nursing home for older Veterans

Gov. Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber recently approved a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to assist in infrastructure improvements in the southeast portion of Polk County.

During The Benton Unit Boys and Girls Club’s first year of operation, nearly 200 local community youth have been served through educational and recreational programs.

Polk County High School will use its funds to work with local artist Vickie Blair on instructing students in the creation of graphite portraits.

Fire Chief Steve Lofty presented information for both alternatives at a workshop Monday night, with Greg Brooks, Buster Lewis, Wanda Cheek and John Pippenger on hand.

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Copperhill’s City Council recognized the work of its police department during the Oct. 20 meeting, noting the past month has been a challenging time with two events that required immediate response by the department.

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Copies of these old photos from the files are available at the office.

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A report on the activities of the Benton Equal Suffrage Leage, 1915-1916

History of Polk County's oldest church

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History of Polk County's oldest church continued

A special section on Oct. 8 included a large number of “clippings” from Polk County News editions through the years.

History of Polk County's oldest church continues

History of Polk County's oldest church continues

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A history of the oldest church in Polk County.

Article written by J.D. Clemmer in 1937 talks about the really early days.

Time for Sharing

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Miss Emerson

Rally behind the change

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Archives Week in Tennessee- October 2-8

Vagabonds: Good and Bad

It's a matter of trust

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Caught!

The Soldier in the Picture

The Goat Man: Polk County Had a Part in America's Legend

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age 83, of Delano

age, 65, of Old Fort

of Benton

age 92, of Vaiden, Mississippi

age 61, of Lawrenceville, GA

age 82, of Blue Ridge, GA

age 82, Blue Ridge, GA

age 85, of Blue Ridge, GA

age 89, of Oswego, IL

age 80, of Ducktown

age 65, of Ducktown

age 73, of Turtletown

age 65, of Reliance

age 68, of Seymour

age 84, of Turtletown

age 9, of Dallas

age 76, of Cleveland

age 38, of Dallas

age 20, of Farner

Life Care Center of Copper Basin staged a disaster drill last week with help from high school students and emergency responders.

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The high school news team, known as CBTV, surprised Mr. Karnes with an interview of their own.

If you buy the book before Christmas, you can go online to www.polkcountyhighschool.com and download a FREE certificate to use as a stocking stuffer to surprise your chil