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Preparing for Downtown Christmas

The McMinn County Courthouse was decorated on Thursday in preperation for Downtown Christmas this weekend. MORE

Sex, drugs and blackmail - Doctor, three others arrested after extortion plot unfolds

The TBI and Athens police arrested Dr. Rodney Dunham on a charge of dispensing prescriptions by fraud, and three other people were also arrested after the Grand Jury indicted them Thursday on multiple charges, including prescription fraud, extortion, conspiracy and filing false reports.

Med-Trans being sold, Rural Metro moves here
Med-Trans of Tennessee will be sold in bankruptcy court on Dec. 16, even as Rural Metro is planning to set up operations in McMinn County.
Bowater bankruptcy - County hires lawyer to protect tax money
With AbitibiBowater reorganizing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the McMinn County government has retained a lawyer to protect the county's claims on property taxes.
Christmas parade in Niota set for Dec. 12
NIOTA - The Niota Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at noon. The theme of the parade this year is "Smoky Mountain Christmas." There will be entertainment, crafters, carolers and food galore. Organizers hope to make this year's parade "even bigger and better than last year."

Tribe teams blow away Tornadoes
McMinn County's basketball coaches mostly got what they were looking for Thursday on opening night of the 2009-2010 season.
Maryville sweeps Central
ETOWAH - McMinn Central fans left Tuesday's meeting with Maryville scratching their heads, trying to remember the last time the Chargers and Chargerettes lost at home on the same night and nobody could come up with an answer.
Ables award nominee
McMinn County senior quarterback Cy Ables is among the nominees for the Old Spice Red Zone Player of the year.

'Secrets of a Muse'
If it's an artform, it's likely Toneeke Runinwater Henderson has dabbled in it.
In the Kitchen - Culinary traditions part of Overhill Web page
Everyone has their own culinary traditions, and now the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association is featuring those of the region on its Web site.
'Share Your Christmas' for a great cause Dec. 4
Sharing your Christmas can be a fun way to support a worthwhile cause.

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SPECIAL SECTIONS
	For Your Information A comprehensive informational guide to government, business and services in McMinn and Meigs counties.	Day Trippin Breathtaking Views and Things To Do Within A Day's Drive of the Tennessee Valley.
	Church Directory A complete directory of churches in McMinn and Meigs Counties	Boomers Stories about and of interest to local senior adults.
	MoneySaver Magazine Money Saving Coupons for Local Businesses. Published quarterly.	A Place Called Home A convenient reference guide focusing on local Education, Business/Industry and our Community.
	Athens, TN Area Chamber Guidebook Promotes the community's quality of life and vast array of services, as well as the economic environment.	Spring Home Improvement Guide to preparing your home and property for the spring months.
	Business Profiles Profiles of local businesses in our community.	Working Women Spot lighting women in the workplace.
	Fall Home Improvement Guide to preparing your home and property for the fall months.