Reed Johnson

1 week ago | rheaheraldnews.com | Reed Johnson

DAYTON — The 2025 Tennessee Strawberry Festival is in full swing and festivities continue throughout the day on Saturday. Food and craft vendors arrived on Thursday, and the Dayton Arts League also set up its annual showcase on the first floor of the courthouse. The Strawberry Festival Baking Contest was also held on Thursday, May 8, at the Rhea County Welcome Center. On Friday, May 9, Dayton was packed with classic cars as the festival’s annual cruise-in took place throughout the downtown area.

1 week ago | rheaheraldnews.com | Reed Johnson

DAYTON — Seven of Rhea County’s high school juniors will be participating in the 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Rhea County Scholarship Program this weekend. These young women will compete on Saturday, May 17, at Rudd Auditorium on the campus of Bryan College for scholarships which can be used at any college of the recipient’s choice. This years participants include Rhea County students Lily Jewell, Megan Prince, Jaylin Cosby, Emree Harris, Maelyn Cook, Alaina Clark and Holly Smith.

2 weeks ago | rheaheraldnews.com | Reed Johnson

DAYTON — The 2025 Tennessee Strawberry Festival is officially underway and Monday is Kid’s Night at the Strawberry Festival, beginning at 5 p.m. in downtown Dayton. The event will feature games and crafts for children, and the event is mostly free for kids of all ages. Wednesday, May 7, is Faith and Family Night at the Strawberry Festival and will take place at 5 p.m. at Centennial Park across from the courthouse.

2 weeks ago | newportplaintalk.com | Reed Johnson

RHEA COUNTY — An investigation into a man with outstanding warrants ultimately ended on Thursday with a police chase through Rhea and Hamilton counties and a wreck on Interstate 75. Rhea County Sheriff’s Department Cheif Deputy John Argo said that at around 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning, deputies were attempting to arrest a man on outstanding warrants; however, the man, later identified as Cornell D. Wilson, fled in a vehicle. kAm“%96 AFCDF:E 4@?E:?F65 :?E@ w2>:=E@? r@F?EJ 2?5 F=E:>2E6=J 4@?4=F565 @?

2 weeks ago | greenevillesun.com | Reed Johnson

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