Sheriff Bill Davis said he was surprised last week when Channel 9 contacted him about complaints made by a former jailer.

The county commission last week voiced displeasure with county attorney Denny Mobbs, argued with Sheriff Bill Davis over a budget amendment, increased the litigation tax and took other actions at its regular meeting.

The county commission voted 6-0 to join the effort by the Copper Basin Hospital district to amend the lease for operation of Copper Basin Medical Center by Copper Basin Community Hospital Inc.

Revenue from state inmates at the new jail could triple the amount expected in the budget for this fiscal year.

According to Detective Dennis Waters of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, evidence was collected at the home of Wilcoxon and the investigation is ongoing.

At Monday night’s city commission meeting, Benton Mayor Jerry Stephens shared a letter from Tim Lawson, General Manager of Ocoee Utilities, relinquishing some of the District’s wastewater rights.

Decision on a preliminary plat for new proposed development by Ocoee Mountain Club on Cookson Creek Road was delayed last Tuesday by the Polk County Planning Commission.

Rep. Eric Watson and Sen. Dewayne Bunch announce that Polk County will receive a $10,000 grant from the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Commission Chairman Mark Bishop canceled the meeting scheduled for this week, saying the commission needs to have better information on the certified tax rate established by the state.

The move will be for six months, after which commissioners hope the state can come up with rent money for the room.

The county commission last week turned down the idea of having a building inspection program.

TDOT currently has several construction projects underway in Polk County.

The first step has been taken for improvements to Corridor K, although not in the Ocoee Gorge.

In an address to a joint session of the General Assembly, Bredesen outlined his plan to trim the budget he proposed in January by an additional $468 million.

The budget committee has received requests from most departments of the County General fund and will begin looking at revenues this week.

Decisions about funding and schedule still have to be made in Nashville before there is a more definitive answer about the bid letting schedule.

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last week was put back to normal this week as resignations by City Recorder Sandi Collins and clerk Evelyn Arp were withdrawn.

Benton Police Chief Rocky King has issued a warning to all residents that a check cashing scam has been discovered in the Benton area.

Bredesen also recommended the rail line project, saying it will benefit the residents of Polk County. Funding for the $110,398 project will include $55,200 in matching funds.

Governor Phil Bredesen has announced that two communities and one utility district will receive low-interest loans.. » FULL STORY

McMinn County has been selected as one of three Tennessee counties to have a VA clinic

First Volunteer and Benton Banking Company bankers take to the classrooms with curriculum to help educate youth about finances and savings.

Kimsey Junior College, better known locally as the old Ducktown School, has been named to the Ten in Tennessee list of endangered historic structures.

An information sharing and question/answer session will be at the OWC on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 10:00 – Noon.

Around 61% of Polk County residents have a computer at home, compared to 71% statewide, according to an analysis made recently by Connected Tennessee.

Homes on Mill Creek Road in Copperhill could be in jeopardy if a dam in Fannin County fails, according to a letter sent to a developer, with copies to several local officials and the closest homeowner.

The deadline for orders is July 7 with distribution July 19.

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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

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Article written by Carl M. Teasley in March 1978 shares tidbits about Caroline "Granny" Shields.

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In 1941, the L&N Railroad ran a series of historical ads

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In honor of all fathers who are also daddies

age 77, of Benton

age 63, of McCaysville, GA

age 47, of Delano

age 79, of McCaysville, GA

age 65, of Polk County

age 74, of Nashville

age 57, of Old Fort

age 80, of Blue Ridge, GA

age 84, of Polk County

age 83, of Chattanooga

age 68, of Polk County

age 72, of Mineral Bluff, GA

age 64, of Benton

age 68, of Bruce Hollow, TN

age 97, of McCaysville, GA

age 88, of San Antonio, TX

age 88, of San Antonio, TX

age 77, of Ocoee

age 48, of Murphy, NC

age 41, of Blue Ridge, GA

Alma Smith of Old Fort was recently awarded second place for her story that she submitted to WTCI's 2008 Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators contest.

Polk County High School students are on the road to several National Competitions, and success has already been highly achieved.

Jeremy Barker, 18, of Copperhill, a graduate of Copper Basin High School, is the 2008 winner of the Share America Foundation scholarship.

Two students from Mrs. Rymer’s fifth grade at Copper Basin Elementary scored a 6 (highest possible score) on the writing.. » FULL STORY

Benton Elementary School Principal Pam Thomas with Leah Greenwood and John Morgan, who both received a $50.00 Walmart gift card for Perfect Attendance.

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