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 ...

Two former Tennessee sheriffs, Tommy Myers and Paul Smith, have passed away, each leaving a legacy of service.

On an 8 to 1 vote, the Rhea County Board of Education voted to hire Dr. Amy Lonas, a retired Army Major who was the dean of ...

It’s that time of year again when those of us who have either grown up in the Rhea County area or lived here for many years, ...

Soddy Diasy had an impressive 5-0-win Friday night on the road at Bradley Central. The quick turnaround was enough for Rhea County to rally from behind and get the 6-4 win. Categories: Sports – Local ...