Steve Rhea, a key figure in the history of legendary Memphis rock group Big Star, has died. Rhea, a drummer in Big Star precursor bands the Jynx, Rock City and Icewater, as well as an Ardent Records staffer, died Wednesday morning at his home.

A big bird has been reunited with its owner after it was found roaming a south Wales valleys golf course. The rhea - a flightless bird native to south America - was spotted by members on the fairway at Bryn Meadows at Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly, on Sunday.

DAYTON, Tenn. — Rhea County commissioners "sent a message to Monroe" Tuesday, approving a resolution to purchase property for La-Z-Boy's local trucking needs. County Executive George Thacker said following the unanimous vote, "This is the ...

At a special early-morning meeting, the Jacksonville City Council appointed Richard Rhea as the new city attorney, effective June 1. He will replace longtime City Attorney Grant Paris, who will retire at the end of the month. Rhea’s appointment is ...

DAYTON, Tenn. -- Rhea County students will pay 25 cents more for lunch next year. On Thursday, school board members raised prices in response to a federal mandate. Director of Schools Jerry Levengood said the federal school lunch program is ...

The experts concluded the signature of Trade Tech President Roland “Chip” Chapdelaine was probably forged on dozens of checks to the former foundation official, Rhea Chung. The audit found another official's signature was forged on bonus ...

Phillips confirmed to the Times on Saturday morning that he has been hired as coach at Rhea County (Tenn.) High, located roughly 30 miles north of Chattanooga. The job reportedly drew 40-50 applicants. “I don't care if this is a top-10 program or the ...

Steve Rhea, a rock 'n roll drummer who went on to a successful career as a Memphis banker and financial planner, died Wednesday, The Commercial Appeal reports. He was 62 and had been diagnosed with cancer last year. Rhea turned his career focus ...

Follow Allison Rhea and local contest winners, Robin Dowler and Rise Kiser of Parkersburg, as they travel to Los Angeles for the American Idol grand finale! Allison and Contest Winners Get Ready for the Show!

THEY say birds of a feather flock together but no one told Gwent’s most famous rhea – who after three days on the loose is now back in the company of its partner. The five-foot-tall bird seized its chance to wander when someone left a gate open at ...