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Top News
Big stories were continuations
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School system review
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Commission eyes development board
County Commissioners are looking at creating a Board that will be able to deal with businesses interested in the county.
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Vandals strike Copperhill City Cemetery
Tombstones toppled on eve of Christmas
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Verbal approval given for credit
The Copper Basin Hospital District has received verbal approval from United Community Bank for a $1.4 million line of credit, according to attorney Jim Johnstone.
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Commission to provide funds for book l..
State budget cuts have eliminated the program beginning in April.
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Road bonds question by planners
County subdivision regulations require bonds to be in place so that the county does not become responsible for creating roads in new developments.
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Food banks being tapped
 Local food banks have felt the sting of a worsening economy, with both the Polk Baptist Food Bank in Benton and the Copper Basin Crisis Center reporting an increase in the need for assistance.
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Commission meets Thursday
Once again, the commission will be appointing a new commissioner from the Second district, this one to replace Fred Wilcoxon, who resigned.
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Parent voices concerns to school board
He stated his son was diagnosed some time back with Asperger’s Disease, and that he had to be active.
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Polk Jail certified
Sheriff Bill Davis said the Tennessee Correctional Institute, which monitors jails, gave its seal of approval at the December meeting.
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CBMC waiting for final approval
Attorney Jim Johnstone reported last week that “Everything is moving along in a positive fashion” as they meet with bank officials to work out the fine details.
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High Schoolers showing improvement, pr..
A large percentage of high school students scored “proficient” or “advanced” in last year’s Gateway tests, which are required for graduation, and end-of-course.
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Curbow named to commission
Mike Curbow is the new county commissioner from the Second District.
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Line of credit approved at CBMC
The county commission last week approved a resolution to co-sign for 50% of a $1.4 million line of credit for the Copper Basin Hospital District. Copperhill and Ducktown have each agreed to co-sign for 25%.
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Commission rejects library settlement
The county commission last week rejected a settlement by Friends of the Library but voted to purchase computers for the existing libraries.
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County does not meet maintenance of ef..
The county commisison last week approved a budget amendment to add $96,000 in revenue to this year’s school system budget to bring those items up to the “maintenance of effort” level.
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Planners cracking down
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Commission faces big agenda
The county commission has a full agenda for its regular meeting Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at the Courthouse in Benton.
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Huskins appeal denied
The state Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld a decision to deny post-conviction relief to Michael Derrick Huskins,
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Local News
Supersaver donates to food bank
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VEC having phone problems
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Scenes from Christmas ...
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Signs of Christmas ...
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4Hers initiated
 During the conference, six Polk County 4-H club members were initiated into the State 4-H All Star organization.
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Christmas shining brighter for many
 Retired Marine Herb Clark, the area’s Toys for Tots coordinator, said close to 400 Polk County children received toys through four distributions—two in West Polk and two in East Polk.
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VEC explains bills
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) is receiving an unprecedented number of letters, calls, and emails from customers who have.. » FULL STORY
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Arrests made in traffic court
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Chamber Parade winners announced
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Browder Road in the rain
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Toy run held
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Nolle's explained
What’s with all the nolle’s in Session Court. For that matter, what’s a nolle?
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Copperhill raises water rates, lowers ..
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Service technology included
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Stinnett receives check
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Christmas village festive
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Storm blows down sign
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Routine call leads to drug bust
Christopher Samuel Elrod, 30, of Delano, has been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Crickets hold banquet
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Holiday closings listed
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For the Record
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Polk County Heritage
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Opinions
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Obituaries
LOUIS “CY” BRYAN CULPEPPER
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FRANCES LOUIS POOLE
age 63, of McCaysville, GA
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WALTER LEE “SONNY” MCDONALD, JR.
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HOWARD DON GILLILAND
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THOMAS WESLEY LOCKE
age 92, of McCaysville, GA
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JAMES EUCLID STILLWELL
age 89, of McCaysville, GA
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FANNIE CORA LEE BRANSON MOATS
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CLAUD PARRIS
age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA
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JOHN F. STUDDARD
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MYRTLE I. DELMAR
age 87, of Garfield Heights, OH
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SHIRLEY G. PANTER
age 73, of McCaysville, GA
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EDWARD W. THOMASON
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OPAL JANE CRAIG
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CLEMENT MILES BAILEY
age 86, of McCaysville, GA
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RUBY DALE CURTIS
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VIOLA RUSSELL SWANN
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DELBERT LEE FUGETT
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RUBY JEWELL KIMSEY
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GRADY CHARLES DOTSON
age 69, of McCaysville, GA
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LARRY JOE WATERS
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