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Grand jury indicts woman in forgery case
HUNTSVILLE — A Scott County grand jury has indicted a woman in a forgery case that allegedly victimized a local resident. Carrie C. Stichter, 41,...Management of county-owned sports complex stirs debate
Ben Garrett - 0HUNTSVILLE — By a wide margin on Monday night, Scott County Commission passed a resolution affirming the county government's sole authority to say who...Scott County unemployment drops to 8.7%
Scott County's unemployment rate dropped more than a percentage point between July and August, to 8.7%, according to new data released Thursday by the...Remains of Army Pfc. Oliver Jeffers being returned to Scott County
HUNTSVILLE — A Scott County man who was killed in action in World War II is being returned home for proper burial. The U.S. Dept....
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Garrett: This year especially, Labor Day is important
Ben Garrett - 0Monday is Labor Day in the United States. It is the only holiday each year that is dedicated to the average Joe. Christmas and...Editorial: Please, for the health and safety of Scott County, wear masks
On July 13, this newspaper published an editorial entitled "The truth about masks," addressing some of the common misconceptions about what facial coverings do...Garrett: We’re destroying our home
Ben Garrett - 0Before we hit the trail back towards civilization on the final morning of our camping trip in the Big South Fork backcountry, I told...Editorial: The truth about masks
Let’s be real: Wearing a mask is probably not going to protect you from getting sick. The critics and naysayers who have worked hard through...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...
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19th century surveyors used Scott County’s tallest mountains as their waypoints
Back in 1849, when surveyors charged by the Tennessee General Assembly with carving a new county — named for War of 1812 hero General...Five great hikes for fall
With its unique mix of arches and waterfalls, overlooks and streams, the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is truly an all-seasons...Piney Grove: Nearly 120 years of ministry
On a Tuesday in February 1902, more than 118 years ago, three men met in the Winfield home of Rev. Joel Chitwood for the...‘My goal is to push more than I ever have’
Ben Garrett - 0Trinity Smith knows about pushing the limits of what the body can physically endure. The last couple of years of the 9/11 Memorial Run...Byrges Creek Baptist Church turns 97 next month
Next month will mark 97 years since a group of members from Bull Creek United Baptist Church met to establish a new church —...
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Scott defeats Kingston on PKs in instant classic to claim No. 1 seed
HUNTSVILLE — Scott High's seniors have never finished short of the District 5-AA championship game. On Tuesday, September 29, it appeared they were taking a...Soccer: Oneida rolls to 8-1 win over Clinton
CLINTON — Freshman Ali Smith scored a hat trick with three goals, freshman Rory Blevins had two goals, and freshman Haley Flores added two...IH Sports Minute: Season 2, Episode 13
Talking about Scott High's 35-0 win at Cumberland Gap, with comments from Coach Josh Terry, and Oneida's 7-0 loss at Upperman, with comments from...Soccer: Douglas hat trick lifts Oneida to 3-0 win over Campbell County
Forty-six minutes into Oneida’s match against Campbell County Monday night, officials decided that enough was enough, ending the match prematurely as rain pummeled Jane...
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Scott defeats Kingston on PKs in instant classic to claim No. 1 seed
HUNTSVILLE — Scott High's seniors have never finished short of the District 5-AA championship game.
On Tuesday, September 29, it appeared they were taking a...
Scott High forces 4 turnovers, runs away with 35-0 win over Cumberland Gap
CUMBERLAND GAP — Scott High’s offense put up 363 yards and five touchdowns here Friday night, impressive numbers for a unit that had been...
19th century surveyors used Scott County’s tallest mountains as their waypoints
Back in 1849, when surveyors charged by the Tennessee General Assembly with carving a new county — named for War of 1812 hero General...
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Scott defeats Kingston on PKs in instant classic to claim No. 1 seed
HUNTSVILLE — Scott High's seniors have never finished short of the District 5-AA championship game.
On Tuesday, September 29, it appeared they were taking a...
Soccer: Oneida rolls to 8-1 win over Clinton
CLINTON — Freshman Ali Smith scored a hat trick with three goals, freshman Rory Blevins had two goals, and freshman Haley Flores added two...
IH Sports Minute: Season 2, Episode 13
Talking about Scott High's 35-0 win at Cumberland Gap, with comments from Coach Josh Terry, and Oneida's 7-0 loss at Upperman, with comments from...
19th century surveyors used Scott County’s tallest mountains as their waypoints
Back in 1849, when surveyors charged by the Tennessee General Assembly with carving a new county — named for War of 1812 hero General...
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