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Morgan County: Christmas In The Mountains returns
Christmas in the Mountains will return to Frozen Head State Park on Thursday and Friday, December 4 and 5 for the first time since 1995. The Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with a newly reorganized Friends of Frozen Head to put the event together. It will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. each evening and will feature several displays by local churches and giant Christmas cards from area businesses. On Saturday, December 6 the Morgan County Christmas Parade will get underway at 6 p.m. along Main Street in Wartburg. For more information you may contact the Chamber of Commerce at 346 5740.
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Tennessee Black Gold: Ready for the Big Boom?
One thing stands out in the hills of Morgan County: Oil wells - in fields, on street corners, in backyards, and in pastures. "They say Morgan County's got the most gas wells that you'll ever see," says local resident Anna Jenkins. Geologist Gene Lockyear is one person trying to keep those wells going, while also exploring new sources of production. "Geologically, the potential is there," he says, "and it's a matter of getting the economics in line to where we can go for it." One oil well has been pumping black crude since 1948. "It makes about 2 barrels a day," Lockyear says. The feeling here on the plateau is that Tennessee is ready to increase production, if a major oil company comes in and increases production.
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Ninth Judicial Watch: Man Gets 90 Days for Raping 14-Year-Old Step-Daughter
Just how serious is the statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl? Opinions will vary. Form your own, and I'll save mine for the blog. Ninth Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Eugene Eblen has sentenced a man to 90 days in jail, followed by supervised probation for the balance of two years, for the statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl who was his stepdaughter. For the victim, former stepfather Kevin M. Spurling remains a "monster" who continues to haunt her daily thoughts. As a result of the incidents, she went into a deep depression. "I would cut my arms or sides to let out some of my suppressed feelings of hurt," according to her statement. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel one person has objected that this sentence is unjust! To Roane County Public Defender Walter Johnson, the judge's decision was too harsh and a likely subject of appeal. Mr. Johnson had requested judicial diversion for his client, which Judge Eblen denied. One more item: The victim's mother is apparently pleased with the sentence, saying she was surprised that Spurling got jail time. DAG Russell Johnson said state officials assured him Monday that Spurling is also a candidate for the state's sex-offender registry. Thus, I have no problem with posting his picture here.
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Control of Tenn. Senate could depend on 3 races
Three key races that could tip the balance of power in the state Senate provided some of the greatest suspense on Election Day in Tennessee.
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Brass: Biodiesel project delayed
The pump is primed and ready to go at Northington Energy's newly built biodiesel manufacturing operation in Wartburg, Tenn.
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Three races key to who will control state Senate
An alleged marital affair. An ethics complaint. An attack ad. The battle between Republicans and Democrats to control the state Senate has heated up in three races crucial to both parties -- and it's showing in ...
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3 races key to which party controls Tenn. Senate
The battle between Republicans and Democrats to control the state Senate has raised the heat in three races crucial to both parties and it's showing in campaign tactics.
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City searches for savings
Sewer issues put Crete project at risk The Crete project was projected to create 50 jobs and add $42,000 a year to the county's tax base.
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After slow start, Redskins cruise to victory
On the first cold night of the season, the Redskins got off to a cold start, but quickly turned on the heat to come away with a 42-0 win at Region 2 foe Wartburg.
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2 workers shocked at Wartburg water treatment plant
Two subcontractors were shocked Wednesday morning while working at the water treatment plant in Wartburg.
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State senate race highlights election
As voters begin casting their ballots for the early voting period , one of the more interesting state senate races in recent years is shaping up in the 12th District.
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2 workers shocked at Wartburg water plant
Two men this morning were jolted with an electrical shock while testing pumps at a water plant in Wartburg.
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Gas prices falling in East Tenn.
The tumbling price of crude oil has turned into a price break at the pumps in East Tennessee.
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Candidates begin airing ads
Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander and his Democratic challenger, Bob Tuke, both began airing the first broadcast ads of their campaigns on Monday -- Alexander on television, Tuke on the radio.
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Chattanooga Woman Accused of Gun Smuggling at Prison
Internal Affairs agents with the Tennessee Department of Correction have arrested a Chattanooga woman suspected of smuggling loaded guns into a Tennessee prison.
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Educating against drunk driving
Will hard times hurt REACH? Bobby Collier has a simple philosophy when it comes to Operation REACH.
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TNGOP Says Ruppe Took Illegal Campaign Contributions
Democrat state Senate candidate Becky Ruppe has accepted at least two illegal contributions during her previous campaigns, a search of campaign financial disclosures shows.
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Wartburg gas station weathered crisis nobly
The citizens of Wartburg demonstrated a true sense of community on a recent weekend.
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Motorcyclist dies in weekend crash
A 48-year-old motorcyclist died after a colliding with a car that ran a stop sign in Morgan County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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Motorcyclist killed in Wartburg
A motorcyclist was killed in an accident on US Highway 27 in Wartburg on Saturday.
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