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Police reports for Friday, June 5, 2020 Members of community gather in protest of George Floyd killing White hired as TWU bowling coach Dead period to proceed as scheduled after deadlocked TSSAA council vote More Local COVID-19 News Coronavirus News (Free Access Section) Small business relief program announced by state officials COVID-19 reveals deep, enduring tragedy about America tnAchieves makes COVID-related changes to process Health department releases June 4 coronavirus stats Health department releases June 3 coronavirus stats Walmart, Amazon to begin allowing SNAP benefits to be used online TDOE, PBS announce continuation of partnership Health department releases June 2 coronavirus stats Health department releases June1 coronavirus stats Support local journalism Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reporting—but good journalism isn’t free. Please support us by making a contribution. Contribute News Are you optimistic about schools being able to safely reopen in the fall? Members of community gather in protest of George Floyd killing 0 Couch 'encouraged' by youth turnout at Monday protest 0 Athens Council discusses term limits on its own members 0 Alleged possession, attempt to sell heroin, meth leads to jail time 0 Small business relief program announced by state officials 0 Public Meetings 0 National News Virginia police officer faces charges after tasing incident Colin Powell: Trump lies 'all the time' Black caucus chair: Don't disband police departments Black caucus chair: We're in a 'real moment' Sports White hired as TWU bowling coach Jun 5, 2020 Tennessee Wesleyan thinks it’s rolled a perfect game with its new bowling coach hire. Dead period to proceed as scheduled after deadlocked TSSAA council vote Jun 5, 2020 The dead period will proceed as scheduled for Tennessee high school athletics. Big fish the size of a large dog reeled in Jun 4, 2020 CROSSVILLE - There are big fish and then there are BIG fish. McMinn baseball tryouts Jun 4, 2020 Tryouts for McMinn County High School baseball will take place 3-5 p.m. Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9. Centers for Disease Control guidelines, including social distancing protocol, will be in effect. Players must bring their own equipment and refreshments. National Sports +3 'It took me back decades': Black 14 member reacts to George Floyd's killing, worldwide protests +2 WATCH NOW: An open conversation with former Huskers about racism, ongoing protests and the path forward Huskers remain committed to length, range at LB with verbal pledge from Seth Malcom Husker Takeout: Henry Gray is going home, Iowa players speak up and more nuggets from Saturday Community +3 Museum Matters: Vintage carriage blankets 0 The faces of two dogs can be seen on the seat of a vintage buggy at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum. Community Billboard Jun 5, 2020 0 Is traveling in your plans this year? Jun 3, 2020 0 Museum Matters: Special exhibits Jun 3, 2020 0 Community Billboard Jun 3, 2020 0 National Entertainment Prince Edward is 'very engaged' father Judd Apatow says his characters have been 'too funny' Ben Schwartz has experienced 'anxiety' amid lockdown Dolly Parton rises early to talk to God Opinion COVID-19 reveals deep, enduring tragedy about America Jun 5, 2020 0 The last several weeks have been hard, the last week perhaps the hardest. A statement against racism from the Athens Area Ministerial Association Jun 5, 2020 0 To the editor, On My Mind: A message to graduating seniors Jun 5, 2020 0 It is hard for me to fathom that June has arrived and our “new normal” is still surrounding us. Multimedia National Virginia police officer faces charges after tasing incident 27 min ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email National Colin Powell: Trump lies 'all the time' Updated 12 min ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email National Black caucus chair: Don't disband police departments Updated 12 min ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Obituaries George William Golden Jr. Jun 5, 2020 George William Golden Jr., 84, departed this life on Wednesday… Mary Rogers Kerley Jun 5, 2020 Mary Rogers Kerley, 98, of Dunlap went home to be with her Lor… Courtney “Cork Cork” Danielle Partin Jun 5, 2020 Courtney “Cork Cork” Don Alan Peterson Jun 5, 2020 Don Alan Peterson, 70, of Etowah departed this life on Sunday … John Guinn Ramage Jun 5, 2020 John Guinn Ramage, 94, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at his ho… Online Poll Are you optimistic about schools being able to safely reopen in the fall? Take a second and answer our poll questions. Share detailed answers on our Facebook page here You voted: Yes No Vote View Results Back Events Calendar Click here for a larger calendar view Police Reports Police reports for Friday, June 5, 2020 Jun 5, 2020 • Malcolm Robinson, 19, of 1507 West Madison Ave., Athens, was arrested on June 2 by the Athens Police Department and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia warrant, driving under the influence, driving without a license, possession of a schedule I drug, failure to provide proof of fi… Read more Police reports for Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Jun 3, 2020 Police reports for Monday, June 1, 2020 Jun 1, 2020 Police reports for Friday, May 29, 2020 May 29, 2020 Police reports for Wednesday, May 27, 2020 May 27, 2020 Special Sections Graduation Church Directory Best of Preps Spring Sports Golden Years Business Card Dir Homesearch Chamber Book Tax Guide Friendly Fellow Holiday Cookbook Working Women Think Pink Fall Home Discover 20 Under 40 Best of the Best Medical Directory How To Guide Spring Home Foundations Local Agriculture Fall Sports Active Times Keepsake Edition Golden Annive...