While they may have been delayed, the coronavirus pandemic didn’t stop the commencement ceremonies for Monroe County Schools.
Monroe County and the State of Tennessee as a whole have continued seeing increases in coronavirus case numbers over recent weeks and Monroe C…
Many individuals and businesses across the county have been participating in the annual Red Sand event recently.
Citizens have contacted the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) indicating they’ve received seeds in the mail that they did not order.
Health Department releases Aug. 3 coronavirus stats
Aug. 18
The Advocate & Democrat runs most community calendar and church calendar items free of charge. Deadline for submissions is noon on Friday.…
Debity places ninth in National Beta Club Convention
A woman looking to mark her territory July 26 was arrested after a Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy decided she was a potential danger to hersel…
Madisonville Patrolman Colby Eaton said he was on Patterson Street at Isbill Road when he saw a car making a U-turn, an event that would event…
A man decided he really didn’t want to go to jail July 28, even though he was pretty much already there.
A woman who caused an amber alert to go out on July 29 has been charged with parental kidnapping.
Eric Balthazor, 37, Akins Road, Tellico Plains, reckless driving, $50, six months suspended; implied consent violation, dismissed.
A student at Sequoyah High School, Emily “Nikki” Lawrence, is being recognized nationally as a Youth and Young Adult Ambassador by the Campaig…
Monroe County Schools’ virtual learning program officially launched on Monday.
As the August election approaches and early voting continues, Monroe County voters have the opportunity to decide on a sales tax increase for …
Tenth Judicial District Attorney General Steve Crump has been elected by fellow members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference…
Health Department releases July 27 coronavirus stats
The Advocate & Democrat runs most community calendar and church calendar items free of charge. Deadline for submissions is noon on Friday.…
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Blessing box at Gregory’s Baptist
With COVID-19, Monroe County Economic Development was unable to host its annual Academic Achievers Banquet, which the county department hosts …
A Tellico Plains area man was arrested July 19 after he led a couple of deputies on a chase.
A woman who was reported missing July 10 and was later reported to have been passed out in a friend’s yard, was arrested for contributing to t…
Ricky Dale Akins, 57, Lower Smithfield Road, Tellico Plains, aggravated assault by domestic violence, reset for 8/4.
A Sweetwater man was arrested July 18 after he allegedly put on a show no one in his neighborhood was interested in seeing.