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What you should know about DTV
Date: June 30, 2008 - 12:10 | Views: 12 | 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: 6 | 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: 25 | 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: 21 | 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: 31 | 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: 5 | 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.
June is home safety month
Date: June 6, 2008 - 10:54 | Views: 30 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Conduct a home safety audit
Drive $marter Challenge launched
Date: June 4, 2008 - 22:54 | Views: 31 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
The campaign offers effective money- and gas-saving tips in English and Spanish and extensive additional resources – all aimed at keeping more money in drivers’ pockets and reducing the number of costly trips to the pump.
May begins West Nile Virus season
Date: May 27, 2008 - 22:33 | Views: 41 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
This year, Tennesseans have a new tool in the arsenal of repellents approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent mosquito borne illnesses.
Prevent illnes at the pool
Date: May 14, 2008 - 16:01 | Views: 41 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
The week prior to Memorial Day, May 19 through 25, 2008, has been designated National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week to highlight the importance of healthy swimming behaviors in preventing illnesses.
Knoxville traffic being rerouted
Date: May 7, 2008 - 23:02 | Views: 52 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
The closure is part of the massive SmartFIX40 construction project that will totally reconstruct this segment of I-40 in just 14 months.
Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Date: May 6, 2008 - 19:06 | Views: 54 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
The Polk County Health Department will join the nation on May 7, 2008 in recognizing the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
CoverTN hosts Call-In for Coverage
Date: April 29, 2008 - 19:47 | Views: 66 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Cover Tennessee representatives will be answering questions about CoverKids, CoverTN, CoverRx and AccessTN, during a live call-in event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 2, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT on Saturday, May 3.
Tax stats across the region
Date: April 23, 2008 - 23:11 | Views: 70 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
This year’s collection of Tennessee County Tax Statistics shows a great disparity among Tennessee’s 95 counties regarding revenues, tax base, and taxes.
Sales tax holiday this weekend
Date: April 22, 2008 - 22:52 | Views: 68 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
The long weekend of savings begins Friday, April 25 at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, April 27 at 11:59 p.m. Details about the state's Sales Tax Holiday are available at the state’s dedicated Web site, www.tntaxholiday.com.
Beware deceased identity theft
Date: April 14, 2008 - 13:10 | Views: 68 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be one of the hardest times in a person’s life. It is also a time when people can become very vulnerable and scam artists are taking advantage of that.
Partnership celebrates three years
Date: April 14, 2008 - 12:35 | Views: 62 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
To find out if there are patient assistance programs that may meet their needs, patients should call toll-free (888) 4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) to speak with a trained specialist or visit www.pparx.org.
Household toxic roundup slated for April 5
Date: April 2, 2008 - 19:50 | Views: 83 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
It's time again for area residents to make this year's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day part of their spring-cleaning activities.
Cooling off period gives time for buyer's remorse
Date: April 1, 2008 - 20:27 | Views: 60 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
The Home Solicitations Act of 1974, often referred to as the “3-Day Cooling Off Period,” may be of benefit to you.
You CAN decorate in tough economic times
Date: March 28, 2008 - 14:49 | Views: 84 | Rating: 0/5 (0 votes) | Comments: 0
You don't need the skill - or budget - of a TV decorating diva to give your home a fresh new look. Small, inexpensive changes can make a dramatic difference.
Top News
Sheriff surprised by former jailer com..
Sheriff Bill Davis said he was surprised last week when Channel 9 contacted him about complaints made by a former jailer.
Bishop plans to seek county attorney l..
Commission joins hospital effort
New jail exceeding expectations
Jail revenue way up
Wilcoxon investigation continues
Commission to meet Thursday
Study shows benefits og highway comple..
Sloan Gap sewer battle over
Lot size questioned
Legislative session ends
Polk to receive rejected Bradley Co. g..
Budget talks delayed
State probation moving to justice center
Building inspection program denied
TDOT working on projects
Hwy 64 bids opened
State budget revealed
Budget work continuing
Hwy 411 project delayed
Local News
Copperhill staff crisis averted
A staff upheaval in Copperhill last week was put back to normal this week as resignations by City Recorder Sandi Collins and clerk Evelyn Arp were withdrawn.
Scam warning issued
Bredesen recommends Ducktown for ARC g..
Utility District to receive loan
Heritage areas focus of TDEC meetings
McMinn to get VA clinic
Bankers teach kids to save
Environmental Stewardship awards given
July 8 is voter registration deadline
Kimsey College named "endangered struc..
Whitewater Center may establish restau..
Technology use in area below state
Fannin Dam could affect Copperhill
Road work almost finished
Bloodmobile visits health fair
Senior Health Fair held
Alumni officers elected
51st reunion held
City petitions available
Angel Food menu released for July
For the Record
Sheriff's Log
7/02/08
Sessions Court dispositions
Property Transfers
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Sessions Court Dispositions
Property Transfers
Sessions Court Dispositions
Sheriff's Log
Property Transfers
Sessions Court Dispositions
Sheriff's Log
Property Transfers
Sessions Court Dispositions
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Property Transfers
Sessions Court Dispositions
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Property Transfers
Sessions Court Dispositions
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Polk County Heritage
Benton around 1908
Anyone with information about these old buildings is asked to share it! Email polknews@bellsouth.net or mail P.O. Box 129, Benton TN 37307
Ducktown Stories
From the picture files ...
From the Picture Files ...
Probst 1920s
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Polk County in 1898
Remembering Granny Shields
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Parksville Dam Construction
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Namesakes
Green's Grocery & Service Station
McPherson Roastyard 1892
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Campaigning, 1912 style
Thanksgiving preperation
Prendergast School 1915
L&N ad
Copper Basin High School baseball team..
Opinions
Editorial Opinion - 7/2/08
Happy Birthday America!
Letters to the Editor
Remember When ...
Now and Then
Fourth of July on the Courthouse Lawn
The Irony of Independence
Along the Way
Editorial Opinion 6/25/08
Letters to the Editor
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Now and Then
Along the Way
Letters to the Editor
Remember When ...
Now and Then
Along the Way
Editorial Opinion
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It takes someone special to be a Daddy
Obituaries
R.A. PATTERSON
age 77, of Benton
RONALD JACK “RONNIE” WILLIAMS
STEVEN JEFFERY GARGALA
JEFF E. FORRESTER
ELMER LOYD "COON HUNTER" "CORN BREAD" ..
BARBARA WOODY “MO” CAMPBELL
MARTHA JANE "MURF" WILSON
HOMER JACKSON “JACK” KEY
WILLIAM H. HALE
AUGUSTA VIRGINIA EDWARDS HICKEY
GERSTEL JOE GREEN
HERMAN CHARLES DEAN, SR.
MARY ANITA JOHNSON GIVENS
MAX JEFFERSON BRUCE
REBECCA JANE "BECKY" GERMAN THURMAN
NORA ARP EPPERSON
NORA ARP EPPERSON
JULES CHARLIE HALL
LYNN CARR
GREGORY SCOTT BURNETT
Friends & Neighbors
Four generations visit
New Zion children complete project
Smith family has get-together
CSCC President’s List
Rymer~Gentry are engaged
Bryson celebrates
Rush named to Dean’s List at Lee Uni..
Hyder graduates
Retirement reception held
Young Writer gets 2nd place
Gibbs~Garrett will unite June 22
Mealer~Loudermilk to wed June 28
Graduates Basic
Cross is honored
Kendra arrives
Soos~Williams to marry June 20
"Girls" turn 80
Abernathy 60th anniversary celebration
Stuart wins bike
Veteran participants named
School News
PCHS students competing on the road
Polk County High School students are on the road to several National Competitions, and success has already been highly achieved.
Donation helps reading program
Special Education awarded grant
Education Scholarships awarded
Gateway sessions available
Scholarship recipient named
BES Awards given
Polk schools get grant money
BES Honor Roll
BES Grade level art winners named
BES Classroom Art Winners named
Clover Bowl held
Writing winners sampled
Art awards named
Perfect Attendance awards given
South Polk Honor Roll
Basin awards given
Imagination builds solar system
Snacks provided during T-Caps
Bike-a-thon raises $463