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Coronavirus numbers remain low in Scott County as the week ends
The number of active coronavirus cases in Scott County as the work and school week ends stands at 35, three fewer than last Friday....Bill allowing ATVs on Sunbright city streets to be heard by House subcommittee next week
NASHVILLE — Legislation that would allow off-highway vehicles on certain streets within the Sunbright town limits will be considered by a House of Representatives...Scott County’s unemployment claims rise sharply
The number of people filing for unemployment insurance benefits in Scott County has risen sharply over the past two weeks, according to data from...D.A. honors SHS bluegrass band for participating in sporting clays tournament
District Attorney General Jared Effler earlier this week presented the Scott High School Bluegrass Band with certificates of appreciation for their support of the...
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Tragedy at Austin-East puts basketball into perspective
Ben Garrett - 0When you look at the photo of Janaria Muhammed, you see the face of a beautiful young life cut short. You see the face...Opinion: Gov. Lee, it’s time to do right by Tennessee’s high school cheerleaders
Ben Garrett - 0Prior to the start of Friday's District 4-AA showdown with Kingston, Scott High held its annual Senior Night festivities, honoring its senior student-athletes who...Editorial: Governor’s policy banning cheerleaders from games deserves revisiting
On Monday, the high school basketball regular season will resume for teams throughout Tennessee. Some have been in action in holiday tournaments throughout the...2020: Good riddance!
Ben Garrett - 0As we sat here one year ago, bidding farewell to 2019 and envisioning what 2020 would bring, few could have imagined what was in...What we’re trying isn’t working. When do we try something new?
Ben Garrett - 0My wife and I were in Knoxville on Saturday, and I was hardly in the Christmas spirit. "Stop glaring at that driver; are you trying...
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The wonder of the moonbow
If you want to truly witness something unique — something that few people ever get to experience — you need to make a trip...Officers’ message to OHV riders: Have fun, but stay out of the creeks
By Joel Hyden & Dustin Burke Sometimes they come by the hundreds and sometimes they even come by the thousands. They come from all over...The revival of 1895 and other important religious events in Scott County
The "Focus On: Religion" series continues its look at the early days of the Christian faith in Scott County by examining some important singular...Forgotten Times: The rise and fall of Huntsville High School
Ben Garrett - 0"One of the most unique buildings ever to grace Scott County." That's how Independent Herald founder and publisher Paul Roy described the old Huntsville High...The switch to propane: New school buses run cleaner, save taxpayers money
Some time back, Oneida Special School District Director of Schools Dr. Jeanny Phillips approached Scott County Commission with a plea for county financial aid...
- Sports
In triple overtime thriller, Trey Morrow put a final exclamation point on Mr. Basketball resume
Ben Garrett - 0HUNTSVILLE — Austin Morrow had a message after Scott High's 79-77 loss to Kingston in triple overtime on Tuesday. "I know we lost but after...Missed shots, questionable calls contribute to Oneida’s upset loss at CSAS
CHATTANOOGA — The irony of fate did not go unnoticed Tuesday on The River as the calls and balls didn’t go and bounce the...Lady Indians win second straight region title by knocking off previously-undefeated Tellico Plains
Back-to-back region champs has a nice ring to it! Undefeated no more, as in Tellico Plains is now 24-1, has an even better ring...Scott falls to Kingston in triple overtime heartbreaker
Ben Garrett - 0KINGSTON — Thirty-two minutes weren’t enough to settle Tuesday’s grudge match between Scott High and Kingston in the Region 2-AA semifinals. Neither were 36...
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BSFMC is Rennova’s last hospital after Jellico facility closes
Once boasting three hospitals in the northern Cumberland Plateau region with ambitious plans of building a rural health care model in the region, Rennova...
Oneida man faces an additional charge after manhunt, arrest
An Oneida man who was the subject of a two-day manhunt in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is now facing...
As February ends, Scott County’s covid cases continue to plummet
As February ended on Sunday, Scott County's active coronavirus cases continued to plummet, dropping to the lowest level in nearly five months.
There were 32...
Road work to resume in Big South Fork; slight delays expected
BANDY CREEK — Temporary traffic signals will return to S.R. 297 through the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area on Monday, with...
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Coronavirus numbers remain low in Scott County as the week ends
The number of active coronavirus cases in Scott County as the work and school week ends stands at 35, three fewer than last Friday....
Bill allowing ATVs on Sunbright city streets to be heard by House subcommittee next week
NASHVILLE — Legislation that would allow off-highway vehicles on certain streets within the Sunbright town limits will be considered by a House of Representatives...
Scott County’s unemployment claims rise sharply
The number of people filing for unemployment insurance benefits in Scott County has risen sharply over the past two weeks, according to data from...
D.A. honors SHS bluegrass band for participating in sporting clays tournament
District Attorney General Jared Effler earlier this week presented the Scott High School Bluegrass Band with certificates of appreciation for their support of the...
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