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Yager legislation to aid firefighters advances in Senate
NASHVILLE — Legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Ken Yager, R-Kingston, to aid volunteer firefighters is headed for a final vote in the Tennessee Senate after...Freeze Warning issued for Scott County, East Tennessee
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the entire region Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected, which could damage...Five from Scott County remanded to TDOC custody
HUNTSVILLE — Scott County Criminal Court Judge Shayne Sexton on Monday remanded several people to the custody of the TN Dept. of Corrections after finding...Snapchat leads to drug arrest and evidence seizure
HUNTSVILLE — The Scott County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of a Winfield woman who is accused of trafficking marijuana and was arrested...
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Sheriff: Protect older adults from fraud in pandemic
In the United States, about five million older adults are abused, neglected or exploited each year. During the pandemic, it’s especially horrific that our...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...
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Forgotten Times: The rise of the Tibbals flooring mill
In 1946, shortly after the close of World War II and as the post-war housing market boomed, one of the most impactful events of...Flashback to Huntsville’s Great Depression tornado
On Thursday, April 8, 2021, a tornado touched down in Norma and Straight Fork, damaging numerous homes and leaving hundreds without power. The tornado...The Walker graves: Final resting place for one of Brimstone’s early leading couples
BRIMSTONE — On the end of a small ridge overlooking Indian Fork Creek is a small cemetery — consisting of just three graves —...Conversations With Pastors: First Baptist Church of Oneida’s Sean Lee
Editor's Note: Our Conversations With Pastors series returns with a sit-down with First Baptist Church of Oneida pastor Sean Allen Lee. Originally from Kingston...Walter Lowe: Scott County’s WWII hero who never gained the recognition he deserved
“He’s a tall man in his early 60s in a dark gray suit. He stands in the church house as an entire community turns...
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Track: Burress, Smith, Gardner, King each record a pair of Top 5 finishes
JAMESTOWN — Four track and field athletes from Scott High each recorded a pair of Top 5 finishes in Tuesday's meet at York Institute. Sophomore...Basketball: Three from Scott County named all-state
For the second year in a row, three players from Scott County have been named to the TN Sportswriters Association's basketball all-state teams. Last year,...Baseball: Oneida rolls over Harriman to even the series
HARRIMAN — Oneida still hasn't lost a district series this season. After loading the bases with no outs in the bottom of the seventh in...Softball: Scott High dominates double-header against Austin-East
KNOXVILLE — Caswell Park was kind to the Lady Highlanders Tuesday (April 20) evening, as Scott High dominated a double-header against Austin-East. Scott defeated the...
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Forgotten Times: The rise of the Tibbals flooring mill
In 1946, shortly after the close of World War II and as the post-war housing market boomed, one of the most impactful events of...
Commissioners okay funds for clerk’s hire
HUNTSVILLE — By an 11-2 vote Monday evening, Scott County Commission gave its partial approval to a request from Scott County Clerk Felicia Bilbrey...
Track: Burress, Smith, Gardner, King each record a pair of Top 5 finishes
JAMESTOWN — Four track and field athletes from Scott High each recorded a pair of Top 5 finishes in Tuesday's meet at York Institute.
Sophomore...
Soccer: Oneida defeats Rockwood, 5-1, for season’s 10th win
ROCKWOOD — Playing without its leading scorer, Oneida rolled to a 5-1 road win here Monday, its 10th win of the 2021 season.
In the...
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Sheriff: Protect older adults from fraud in pandemic
In the United States, about five million older adults are abused, neglected or exploited each year. During the pandemic, it’s especially horrific that our...
Yager legislation to aid firefighters advances in Senate
NASHVILLE — Legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Ken Yager, R-Kingston, to aid volunteer firefighters is headed for a final vote in the Tennessee Senate after...
Freeze Warning issued for Scott County, East Tennessee
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the entire region Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Sub-freezing temperatures are expected, which could damage...
Five from Scott County remanded to TDOC custody
HUNTSVILLE — Scott County Criminal Court Judge Shayne Sexton on Monday remanded several people to the custody of the TN Dept. of Corrections after finding...
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