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Unemployment claims increase slightly in Scott County
The residual impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy may be beginning to rear its ugly head. After unemployment skyrocketed in March and...Green to yellow: East Tennessee hospital capacity reaches ‘cautionary’ level for first time due to Covid-19
For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic reached East Tennessee, the region's health care capacity is reaching a point where it might soon...Scott County has three cases of coronavirus added; statewide cases surge
The TN Dept. of Health is also reporting increased deaths and hospitalizations over the past 24 hoursScott County has a fourth active case of coronavirus, with more to come
The TN Dept. of Health reported a new case of coronavirus in Scott County on Tuesday, as the total number of active Covid-19 cases...
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Garrett: It was a parade … But God showed up
Ben Garrett - 0It was a little before 7 p.m. Saturday evening, and folks were rolling into the First Baptist Church parking lot in Huntsville, joining forces...Garrett: An imperfect union founded on perfect ideas
Ben Garrett - 0The United States of America is an imperfect union founded on perfect ideas. When Thomas Jefferson wrote America’s Declaration of Independence in June 1776...Garrett: America’s latest turmoil isn’t as black and white as it might seem
Ben Garrett - 0I seethed with anger when I watched the video of now-fired-and-jailed Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd’s neck...Editorial: Isn’t it time for Tennessee to stop requiring self-quarantine while test results are awaited?
You no longer have to be sick to get tested for novel coronavirus in Tennessee. Well ahead of the national curve on testing for Covid-19...Editorial: Gov. Lee, our barbershops and salons must reopen now!
As of Friday in Scott County, you will be able to go to the grocery, have your oil changed, browse for new furniture, sit...
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Cpl. Washam’s sacrifice has not been forgotten
Editor's Note — Throughout the month of July, this series will take a look at the stories behind the names that are memorialized on...Charting a new path: Scott High’s Jeffers ascends to national Beta Club office
In middle and high schools across the country, students are recognized for their academic achievements and efforts by becoming a part of the National...He earned America’s highest military honor
Editor's Note — Throughout the month of July, this series will take a look at the stories behind the names that are memorialized on...Heading to the swimming hole on the 4th of July
There's something about Independence Day that makes Americans want to head to water. Some head to the beach. Some head to the lake. And, in...Boys & Girls Club keeps its members active through summer
The so-called "summer brain drain" — where students lose some of the knowledge and skills they've learned during the school year while they're off...
- Sports
TSSAA delays vote on contingency plan for fall sports; urges mask-wearing to help make sure games happen
The TSSAA Board of Control held a special called meeting on to discuss plans for the upcoming football and girls’ soccer seasons due to...TSSAA board considers options to make sure fall sports are played
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) on Wednesday presented its Board of Control with four options that will be mulled over for playing...Oneida’s West, Scott’s Owens and Summers all sign letters of intent
Three local student-athletes signed college scholarships last week or the week before, inking their intent to play football or basketball at the next level. Scott...Oneida RB/P Morgan adds another D-I offer
Kolby Morgan has added a scholarship offer from Army to his resume as he heads into his final season at Oneida and the recruiting...
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Scott County has three cases of coronavirus added; statewide cases surge
The TN Dept. of Health is also reporting increased deaths and hospitalizations over the past 24 hours
Former Congressman Duncan recalls how Scott County elected his father, endorses Dr. Manny Sethi
HUNTSVILLE — If it hadn't been for Scott County, former Congressman Jimmy Duncan said here Tuesday, neither he or his father, John Duncan Sr.,...
Garrett: It was a parade … But God showed up
It was a little before 7 p.m. Saturday evening, and folks were rolling into the First Baptist Church parking lot in Huntsville, joining forces...
Unemployment claims increase slightly in Scott County
The residual impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy may be beginning to rear its ugly head. After unemployment skyrocketed in March and...
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Unemployment claims increase slightly in Scott County
The residual impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy may be beginning to rear its ugly head. After unemployment skyrocketed in March and...
Green to yellow: East Tennessee hospital capacity reaches ‘cautionary’ level for first time due to Covid-19
For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic reached East Tennessee, the region's health care capacity is reaching a point where it might soon...
Scott County has three cases of coronavirus added; statewide cases surge
The TN Dept. of Health is also reporting increased deaths and hospitalizations over the past 24 hours
TSSAA delays vote on contingency plan for fall sports; urges mask-wearing to help make sure games happen
The TSSAA Board of Control held a special called meeting on to discuss plans for the upcoming football and girls’ soccer seasons due to...
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