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Students texting tips to school resource officers in Monroe Co. Video included

A new high tech program to keep students safe in Monroe County is already seeing positive results. Students can text anonymous tips to school resource officers about weapons, drugs, bullying and more. More>>

Teen arrested for mother's attempted murder in Madisonville

A 17-year-old in Monroe County was arrested Monday on charges of trying to kill his  mother. More>>

Trail of Tears fort remnants uncovered in Monroe Co.

The U.S. Forest Service has begun to uncover the remains of a fort used to temporarily house the migrating Cherokee on the Trail of Tears, more than 170 years ago. More>>

Monroe Co. farmer banks on switch grass during lawmakers biofuels frustration

Some Tennessee lawmakers are expressing disappointment over the progress of UT's biofuels initiative, questioning whether the $70-million they approved for the program is being spent the way it should. Brad More>>

Charges filed in crash that killed Sweetwater man

Charges have been filed in a two car crash that killed a Sweetwater man Tuesday afternoon. The victim was William Kile, 76. More>>

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