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DECEMBER 28, 2006
Oneida woman killed in Kentucky accident
Oneida board approves financing plan for property near park
Year In Review, 2006

DECEMBER 21, 2006
Private Act sought by commission
Work session needed before architect hired
Tommy Kilby will not seek re-election to state senate
Schools net funding from Microsoft settlement

DECEMBER 14, 2006
TTC building renamed in Terry's honor
No consensus reached on hospital matters
Father, son arrested for morphine sale
Hull is new D.A.R.E. officer in Scott County
PEC's Seale named TECA president

DECEMBER 7, 2006
Landmark destroyed by fire
Planning session set for hospital matters
Gambling machines seized from local businesses
Cain welcomed as new CEO at hospital

NOVEMBER 30, 2006
Commission approves $10m for Justice Center
Local jobless rate falls to 6.8%
Huntsville to seek pair of grants
Christmas parade set for Saturday

NOVEMBER 23, 2006
Fate of accused shooter rests with grand jury
Drug sting results in 17 indictments
Escape of suspect results in manhunt, school lockdown
Oneida native to chair national GOP

NOVEMBER 16, 2006
Grand Jury indicts two on child rape charges
Huntsville's historic buildings used for 'Crime Wave' scenes
New position, fundraising policy changes adopted by board
Terry retains seat on HTC's board of directors

NOVEMBER 9, 2006
Incumbents rule day in local, state elections
Father: No relationship between victim, shooter
Special meeting set for hospital matters
'Bo' works to keep schools drug-free

NOVEMBER 2, 2006
One dead, one charged after domestic dispute
Jobless rate drops to 7.2 percent locally
Pre-Vets Day salute to Smokey-area veterans

OCTOBER 26, 2006
Early voting underway for November 7 election
New drug dog utilized by Sheriff's Department
Colts executive is guest speaker for Hall dinner

OCTOBER 19, 2006
Three killed in Baker Highway accident Monday
Friday Baker Highway wreck claims one life, injures two
Gun, patrol car purchases OK'd
Board: School personnel can sub as bus drivers
Authorities warn of lottery-type scam

OCTOBER 12, 2006
<One injured in unusual accident>
<Public defender election results upheld>
<Sheriff won't issue special deputy cards>
<Carnival is fun-filled day for all ages . . .>

OCTOBER 5, 2006
<Two airlifted following Tuesday accident>
<Committees hear funding requests>
<Boys & Girls Club to obtain own charter>
<Winfield man faces charges following Scenic Raceway theft>

SEPTEMBER 28, 2006
<Storm leaves damage, cancellations>
<H'ville's parks project moves forward>
<Local, statewide election nears>
<Oneida OK's initial vote to de-annex property>

SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
<Initial OK given to $2.67 tax rate>
<SHS custodian arrested for stealing from students>
<PEC warns of utility imposters>
<Architect hired for projects at BES, SHS>
<Community, heritage themes of festival>

SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
<HUD announces water rate hike>
<23-cent property tax hike likely>
<Estimated 7,000+ attend 'Wings Over BSF'>

SEPTEMBER 7, 2006
<Florida man faces several local drug charges>
<Outgoing clerk Cope honored>
<And the winners are . . .>

AUGUST 31, 2006
<Former Scott County resident among victims of air crash>
<Plateau Electric Cooperative announces rate decrease>
<Huntsville boundary growth matter headed for state>
<Local unemployment rate increases by 0.4 percent>
<Phillips named Little Miss at Scott County Fair>

AUGUST 24, 2006
<Attentus request tabled; school matters approved>
<Oneida City Park grows by 33+ acres>
<Layoffs for Camel, Armstrong employees>
<AYP: All local schools in good standing>
<Appeal denied for convicted killer>

AUGUST 17, 2006
<Wreck claims life of Oneida girl>
<Miscalculation; Yoakum retains seat>
<School Board requests 19 cent tax increase>
<Officials unveil four potential routes for bypass>
<Sheriff: No truth to post-election rumors>

AUGUST 3, 2006
<Decision time '06>
<Oil, gas operations in BSF subject of meeting>
<Huntsville firm apparent low bidder for justice center site work>

JULY 27, 2006
<Paint Rock man faces numerous child sex charges>
<Grand Jury indicts 32 in July term>
<Thousands taking advantage of early voting>
<Independent Herald captures two first place press awards>

JULY 20, 2006
<Commission OK's $518,000 note for buses>
<OPD officers bust several crimes in progress>
<Polling brisk in start of early voting>
<Reward upped for murder info>
<Cross sentencing hearing delayed>

JULY 13, 2006
<Twin mules is story worth telling for Oneida farmer>
<O&W: 'The other side of the story'>
<Senate race could be one for the record books>

JULY 6, 2006
<Justice Center: From planning stage to construction stage>
<Sample ballot provides glimpse of election choices>
<Services held for well-known WWII vet>

JUNE 29, 2006
<Fire destroys Oneida business>
<Two airlifted in motorcycle wreck>
<Reward offered in 2005 Cherry Fork murder>
<Buffalo mobile home destroyed by fire>
<Huntsville hit with worker's comp lawsuit>

JUNE 22, 2006
<Oneida man killed in Kentucky accident>
<Commission at odds with Oneida, Huntsville>
<Oneida board approves budget ordinances>
<Qualifying underway for municipal elections>

JUNE 15, 2006
<Number of residents eligible for tax relief to nearly double>
<New principal announced for Winfield School>
<Car winner announced at SHS>
<Unusual annexation referendum looms for Huntsville>
<Oneida Bypass public hearing set for Thursday>

JUNE 8, 2006
<More talk than action at Monday's worksession>
<New voting machines to arrive soon>
<Gillum is new football coach at Scott High>
<TBI report indicates local crime rates in-line with state>

JUNE 1, 2006
<Attorney for Kenneth Cross seeks new trial>
<'Mountain Man' pleads guilty, to serve five years>
<Gas leak forces business evacuations>
<First meth case prosecuted under new anti-meth law>

MAY 25, 2006
<Benson: Committed to Scott County>
<Oneida tax rate unchanged as budget gets initial approval>
<Huntsville's tax rate to remain unchanged in FY '06-'07>
<Information line announced for court clerk's office>
<Huff, Hall retain seats on PEC board>

MAY 18, 2006
<Kentucky man fatally injured in crash>
<Commission approves Airport Access Road>
<School board OK's property purchase at Robbins Elementary>
<Magazine: Scott County one of nation's best spots to build>

MAY 11, 2006
<Huntsville victorious in lawsuit against county>
<Retired educator found dead on Annadale farm>
<Additional graduation requirements eyed for OHS students>
<Baird's RSCC goals: Boosting enrollment, attracting working adults>

MAY 4, 2006
<Complete coverage of murder trial>
<Commission considers potential airport road routes>
<Jobless rate drops for second consecutive month>

APRIL 27, 2006
<Murder trial underway>
<Officials: National Coal's local employment to increase soon>
<Oneida board moves toward condemnation to remove 'eyesore'>
<'Mountain Man' preliminary hearing delayed . . . again>

APRIL 20, 2006
<Evidence suppressed in Cross trial>
<Financing plan OK'd for proposed Justice Center>
<School Board approves energy audit contract>
<Actor to visit for Children's Center event>

APRIL 13, 2006
<It's official: New hospital coming>
<Hospital staff faces challenges before new facility>
<'Fallen Friends' ceremony honors Cpl. Washam>
<OSSD board approves snow days for staff development>

APRIL 6, 2006
<New voting machines to be bought in advance of August elections>
<No new trial for Charles R. Harvey>
<'Mountain Man' pleads not guilty>
<Jobless rate sees slight drop to 6.4%>
<Commission notified of town's plan to expand urban growth boundary>

MARCH 30, 2006
<One killed, several injured in Winfield wreck>
<Election petitions slow as deadline nears>
<County-wide cleanup set for Saturday>
MARCH 23, 2006
<Justice Center chosen>
<Continuance granted in Cross trial>
<Former bus driver indicted on sex charges>
<Private act ratified by commission>

MARCH 16, 2006
<Grant 'will advance learning like never before'>
<Jobless rate increases slightly>
<Services to be held for retired clerk>
<School Board honors Marine Cpl. Rusty Washam>
<Little Big Dinner set for April 11>

MARCH 9, 2006
<Jail/Justice Center Committee named>
<National Coal finalizes railroad deal with N-S>
<Public hearing scheduled for proposed road>
<Final vote set for expanding Sessions Court jurisdiction>
<Brimstone Recreation: 'A terrific opportunity'>

MARCH 2, 2006
<Commission votes to fill position>
<Jail or justice center: What to build at what cost>
<FTSB appoints new vice president>

FEBRUARY 23, 2006
<Mourning a fallen soldier>
<Oneida board seeks recreation grant>
<Davis finalist for Clinton position>

FEBRUARY 16, 2006
<Missing woman found dead near wrecked vehicle>
<Jim May to be inducted into TSSAA Hall of Fame>
<Teachers of Year in Scott recognized by board>

FEBRUARY 9, 2006
<Robbins delegation asks county to build new school>
<New Fourth District commissioner may be named at Feb. 27 meeting>
<Phillips is valedictorian, Tedder salutatorian, at Oneida High>
<Seven valedictorians top honors list at Scott High

FEBRUARY 2, 2006
<Teacher/coach sent back to work>
<Suspect charged with gas station burglary>
<Cable TV franchise approved by Oneida board>
<Commission approves franchise>
<Boys & Girls Club facility opens>

JANUARY 26, 2006
<Drug card program kicked off>
<Huntsville adopts new urban growth boundary>
<Swain reappointed to federal bank board>

JANUARY 19, 2006
<Special meeting set for Jan. 30 for jail decision>
<County launches prescription drug card for all residents>
<School board to solicit bids for school equipment>
<Terminal construction well underway>

JANUARY 12, 2006
<Fire causes major damage to Winfield store>
<No ID for Smokey Creek body>
<Attorney urges commission to fill vacant seat>
<Construction complete; club to open>

JANUARY 5, 2006
<Body discovered; murder investigation underway>
<Keeton sworn in as county mayor>
<Qualifying to begin for '06 general election>