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Storm blows through Blount, downs trees, knocks out power
A storm system moving through East Tennessee early Tuesday evening left downed trees, many across several power lines, and at least across one house in Blount County. Read more...
Man sought in Louisville store robbery
Authorities search for man who robbed a Louisville convenience store early Monday morning before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Foothills Elementary donates money to Ronald McDonald House
Foothills Elementary School is working to provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Six charged in Seymour meth lab busts
A total of six people were taken into custody Monday, including five men and one woman, following the investigation into two meth labs in Seymour, according to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Maryville woman dies in accident
A Maryville woman died and two Madisonville men are injured following a two-vehicle accident just south of Garrison, Texas, Monday morning. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
CBBC shifts its top management posts
Gaynell Lawson is the new president of CBBC/Citizens Bank of Blount County, replacing Joe Bruce, who retains his positions as chief executive officer and vice chairman. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
‘Offended customer’ tries Foothills Mall theater scam
The Carmike Foothills 12 movie theater was the victim of an apparent customer scam, according to a Blount County Sheriff’s Office report. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Alcoa man target of Jamaican lottery phone scam
An 85-year-old Alcoa man was the victim of a lottery phone scam Monday. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Early voting on wheel tax referendum begins today
Early voting for the June 11 special election concerning whether to levy a wheel tax begins today and runs through June 6. Voting will be held at the Blount County Election Commission offices in the courthouse from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Alcoa approves $17.5M school budget for 2013-14
Alcoa City Schools has approved a balanced $17.5 million budget for fiscal year 2013-14. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Tornado kills 24 in Oklahoma City suburbs
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Couple found dead: Authorities suspect murder-suicide at Louisville home
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Louisville couple’s deaths. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Pellissippi Parkway Extension alignment changes considered
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is holding an informal community briefing on May 30 regarding changes in the prefered route for the proposed Pellissippi Parkway extension. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Five held in Seymour meth lab bust
Five people are facing charges after an meth lab bust at a residence on 608 Equestrian Circle in Seymour Monday morning. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Friendsville firm gets big EPA contract
Friendsville-based Vanquish Worldwide has been awarded a multimillion dollar federal contract to provide equipment management and warehouse services to the Environmental Protection Agency, the company announced. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
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Hiking With Hardtack: ‘The Hitch-in-the-Get-Along Gang’ hits The Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain
When two Army veterans hit The Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, Ga., with Daily Times staffers who are following a thru-hiking United Methodist chaplain, they encounter rain, ice, wind and a crowd of other hikers attempting to reach Mount Katahdin before snow arrives -- plus a whole lot more. Read more...
Hiking with Hardtack: United Methodist chaplain journeys along The Appalachian Trail
Josh "Hardtack" Lindamood, a chaplain commissioned by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church to serve hikers along The Appalachian Trail, begins his thru-hike of the approximate 2,183-mile footpath from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Katahdin, Maine, on April 4, and provides a look at the first few days on The A.T. Read more...
