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SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
Keeton is commission chairman; Slaven pro-tem
Haunting in the Hills set for Saturday
Strunk is Board of Ed chairman
Gas rush was short-lived; higher prices remain

SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
State plans to close local employment office
Commissioners adopt budget, tax rate
Oneida man charged in sex case involving minor
Fire claims life of Straight Fork woman
Residents plan annual 9/11 memorial run
Cross is CEO at PEC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
PEC customers face 20% rate hike
Attorney for SCSD responds to lawsuit
$45k federal grant announced for local business
The Fairest of them all . . .

AUGUST 28, 2008
Millions needed for school projects
7 arrested after Sheppard Road fight
Jobless rate continues steady climb
Cotton honored by justice community
Cross crowned Little Miss Fairest

AUGUST 21, 2008
$106k note OK'd for patrol cars
Man charged after foot pursuit
Wright, Sharp honored for service

AUGUST 14, 2008
Thompson wins another term
It's Davis, Tuke & Lankford in primaries
Seale retires as PEC CEO
Officer responds to lawsuit, denies allegations

AUGUST 7, 2008
New defense tactic in Whisnant case
Feds beef up charges against Whisnant
Jail overcrowding leads to state inmate move
Monday fire destroys Winfield residence
Election Day, 2008

JULY 31, 2008
Local schools still making the grade
Guilty plea in vehicular homicide case
Jobless rate reaches 5-year high
Early voting enters final days

JULY 24, 2008
NPS investigates discovery of body
Sheriff: Work detail inmates going unsupervised
Sex ring defendants plead not guilty
Conditions of bail prohibit constable from duties
Tax rate, budget OK'd in Oneida

JULY 17, 2008
Additional indictments in 'sex ring'
Helenwood man charged with wife's death
2 injured in 'Four-Lane' accident
New retirees to be compensated for sick leave days

JULY 10, 2008
Swimming mishap claims teen's life
Four injured in Paint Rock accident
Sheriff seeks funds for new computers, jailers
Suspect apprehended following high-speed pursuit

JULY 3, 2008
Roane man charged with local man's murder
New law aims to crack down on copper theft
Local unemployment rate up slightly
Firemen's Fourth slated to kick off today

JUNE 26, 2008
Huntsville finalizes budget, tax rate
Lack of rain once again worsening drought
Lawsuit targets law enforcement officers

JUNE 19, 2008
Town-dwelling bears create stir
Former deputy charged in alleged DUI incident
Off-road racing is focus of track restoration
Commissioners approve tax appraisal plan
Interdiction program takes drugs off street

JUNE 12, 2008
'High Def' a month away for some HTC customers
Civic service was Hoffman's legacy
Pioneer man charged with child sex abuse
Aluminum theft leads to charges

JUNE 5, 2008
Robbins youth killed by train
Copper theft probe nets 5 arrests
Man accused of killing local woman takes own life
Fire draws 3 department response
$36k in grants announced by state legislators

MAY 29, 2008
Quick response contains fire
'Give vets honor they deserve,' says Burchfield
ATV'ers expected to descend on Huntsville
Cicadas a joy for some, a nuisance to others

MAY 22, 2008
Sunshine Law, tasers spice up meeting
Bell pleads in arson-murder case
Criminal charges stem from March fatality
Annual audit yields few surprises
Dumplin' Festival kick-starts holiday weekend

MAY 15, 2008
Wreck closes highway, injures two
Oneida girl seriously injured in ATV crash
County asks court to reject appeal request
Training, technology aid crime-fighting techniques

MAY 8, 2008
St. Mary's: 'We're here to stay'
Relay for Life set for Friday, Saturday
Father Frost: One man's efforts to feed a nation
Committees act on several measures

MAY 1, 2008
Huntsville appeals tax decision
Friends group unveils map of BSF region
Report: Crime down slightly in Scott County
SHS instructor receives national award

APRIL 24, 2008
Scope of work, funding formula needed
Pleasing response to railway's inaugural run
Walk raises $27k for abuse victims
D.A.R.E. has sportier look with new car

APRIL 10, 2008
21 indicted in drug sting
Two charged with theft of lottery tickets
Man charged with identity theft in drug case
Committee OKs victims relief measure
Man charged in sex case pleads not guilty

APRIL 3, 2008
Grand Jury indicts 34
Accident causes problems, leads to arrest
Local man charged in radiator theft
Jobless picture continues to worsen
Congressman touts need for individuality in government

MARCH 27, 2008
Seven arrested in Pioneer drug sting
Kazee will fill Oneida judge's seat
Davis appearance moved to town hall

MARCH 20, 2008
Accident claims life of Oneida man
Court rejects Carson's appeal for new trial
Four cruisers OK'd; surplus vehicles nixed
Sheriff's Dept. subject of $1m lawsuit

MARCH 13, 2008
Court rejects Harvey's appeal
Alert officer nabs alleged shoplifters
Robbins girl wins regional spelling bee
Historic winter storm spares Plateau its brunt

MARCH 6, 2008
Tax decision overturned on appeal
5 year property reappraisal plan OK'd
Investigators provide more info about indictment

FEBRUARY 28, 2008
Whisnant indicted for murder
Man accused of child rape in major case
Cross pleads to charge in teen's death
Drug raid nets 11 pounds of marijuana

FEBRUARY 21, 2008
Seven arrested in drug raid
Officers bust meth lab at Elgin home
OPD arrests three on meth-related charges

FEBRUARY 14, 2008
Scott woman killed in Morgan Co. shooting
Student provides perspective on Union University tornado
More elk likely for Royal Blue WMA
Three valedictorians top Class of '08 at OHS

FEBRUARY 7, 2008
Exploring adventure tourism
Wirless customers targeted in scam
Feasibility of stand-alone E-911 center studied
Joint ownership agreement signed on B&G Club

JANUARY 31, 2008
Man killed in Huntsville accident
Investigators probe theft of funds
Shoplifting results in chase, two arrests
Sheriff requests new patrol cars
Jobless rate continues to climb locally

JANUARY 24, 2008
Authorities: No foul play in Oneida woman's death
School Board OK's purchase of biodiesel refinery
Services held for local businessman
Cross named to bank's board of directors

JANUARY 17, 2008
Grand Jury indicts seven
New arrivals find home in City Park Lake
Sheriff's Department announces drug charges
Presson joins staff at Rhyne & Patton
TDOT moves forward with planned access road

JANUARY 10, 2008
Search continues for stabbing suspect
No changes as St. Mary's takes over
Commissioners have first tour of justice center
Early voting begins in primary

JANUARY 3, 2008
Industrial survey relatively kind to Scott
Three charged following home burglary
Services held for well-known local attorney
Unemployment rate continues slight increase
Marketing plan for Cumberlands