DUI Now Even Tougher In TennesseePosted on May 31, 2008 The penalty for drunk driving in Tennessee is getting tougher. Governor Phil Bredesen has signed a measure into law that requires all individuals convicted of drunken driving to serve at least 48 hours in jail. Prior to this weeks change, DUI offenders less than 21 [...]

Loretto Company Bought By Knoxville GroupPosted on May 30, 2008 Modern Renovators, a Loretto based manufacturing company, has been purchased by a group of three investors- Mitchell Moore of Knoxville, Gary Housley of Leipers Fork, and Dan Rochester of Knoxville. Billy and Dian Ezell will remain involved in the management of the company for the [...]

Iron City Man Charged With Two Counts Of Arson; Suspected In Other CasesPosted on May 30, 2008 An Iron City man has been charged with two counts of arson after he was accused of setting fires Wednesday night at vacant houses in Alabama and Tennessee. Twenty four year old Joshua J. Martin,of Whitten School Road, [...]

Power Outage set for FridayPosted on May 29, 2008 Weather Permitting There will be a power outage On Friday from 1:30pm until 3:30pm Areas to be affected Will be Mahr Ave between May St.& Debus St. The north side of Debus St.,& the south side of May St.This will include North End Market And May [...]

Free Fishing Day in Tennessee set for Saturday June 7thPosted on May 29, 2008 On Saturday June 7th, Tennessee will have a free fishing day. On this one day any person may fish without a fishing license or fishing permit anywhere in Tennessee. At Laurel Hill Lake, James Ricketts and Doss Brothers will have their [...]