Photo by by Jim Zachary
The Bean Station Dollar General store reported a robbery late Monday evening.

Dollar General reports armed robbery

By Sarah McCarty, GT Reporter

BEAN STATION – Authorities are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with a reported armed robbery at the Dollar General Store on U.S. 25E in Bean Station.

For full story see the current issue of Grainger Today.

Blaine fire department firing back

By Jim Zachary, GT Editor

BLAINE – The Blaine Volunteer Fire Department has responded to allegations that it was negligent and refused to put out a fire at the home of Jan and Jeff Longmire two weeks ago.

For full story see the current issue of Grainger Today.

Grainger County 2008
Citizens take action

By Sarah McCarty, GT Reporter

As unemployment rates increased throughout the year, Grainger County residents saw another increase in property taxes. Several citizens brought controversial issues to the forefront including petitions to fix what they called discrepancies in property tax appraisals, while others garnered support to fight against a crematorium operation and an exotic game preserve.

For full story see the current issue of Grainger Today.