1. President blamed for East TN woman’s counterfeiting
2. Krispy Kreme opening new shop in Dalton
5. Man pleads guilty to violent rape
6. Man accused of shining laser pointer at cars on I-75
7. Cops accused of drag racing under investigation
8. Man gets plea deal in child abuse case
9. New restaurant has 80 job openings
10. Area town makes ‘Most Redneck Cities’ list
11. New football coach in Bledsoe County
12. Greg Beck: Commissioners deserve more money
13. Grant Starrett outraises Scott DesJarlais in District 4 race