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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...State details allegations of wrongdoing by LaFollette mayor
LAFOLLETTE — The TN Comptroller's Office has released the results of an investigation that resulted in the indictment of LaFollette Mayor Michael Ray Stanfield...Eight valedictorians top Scott High’s graduating class of 2021
Eight valedictorians and two salutatorians top Scott High School's list of top academic students in the 2021 graduating class, principal Melissa Rector announced Sunday. Rector...More than 3.5 inches of rain fell over the weekend
National Weather Service estimates indicate that Scott County was the bullseye for excessive rainfall during the extremely wet final weekend of February, with more...
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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...
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Notebook: Equal and opposite reactions as Lady Indians dash Sunbright’s hopes
Ben Garrett - 0Newton’s third law — for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction — certainly applies to sporting events, where one team’s triumph...Oneida storms back in fourth quarter to avoid elimination and advance to substate
Experience. A seasoned, veteran group of Lady Indians responded to Coach Marv West’s move in the fourth Monday night “and that has made all...Scott surges past Knox Carter and into region semifinals
KNOXVILLE — When Scott High last played in Strawberry Plains, the Highlanders needed a last-second miracle from junior Trey Morrow to avoid defeat, winning...Lady Highlanders’ season ends against Northview Academy in region quarterfinals
SEVIERVILLE — Year One of the Jake Wright era at Scott High came to a close for the Lady Highlanders on Friday, with a...
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Update: Several inches of rain expected through the weekend
As much as four inches of rain are expected across Scott County through the weekend and into early Monday, which will bring a slight...
Lawmakers eye changes to the way Tennessee selects its attorney general
NASHVILLE — A resolution allowing voters to change the way Tennessee’s Attorney General is selected was approved on Tuesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...
Eye to the Sky: Big rain coming for weekend
It's a beautiful day outside today, with lots of sunshine and temperatures that are approaching 70 degrees. If this taste of spring is putting...
More than 3.5 inches of rain fell over the weekend
National Weather Service estimates indicate that Scott County was the bullseye for excessive rainfall during the extremely wet final weekend of February, with more...
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Notebook: Equal and opposite reactions as Lady Indians dash Sunbright’s hopes
Newton’s third law — for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction — certainly applies to sporting events, where one team’s triumph...
Oneida storms back in fourth quarter to avoid elimination and advance to substate
Experience. A seasoned, veteran group of Lady Indians responded to Coach Marv West’s move in the fourth Monday night “and that has made all...
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...
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