The McMinn County Sheriff's Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol, as well as drones from Rhea County Emergency Management, also helped with the search. Athens Police ultimately took the suspect ...

In one of her many conversations with family back in Dayton, Tennessee, the former Rhea County High School standout had all but decided she was heading home. Gene has covered sports in the ...

After years of planning, dreaming, and generous community support, it’s finally happening — construction is beginning on the ...

"The energy is high in the Democratic party across the state of Tennessee and we invite folks looking to join a like-minded community to show up and help us fight for Rhea County and rural Tennessee.