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      As February ends, Scott County’s covid cases continue to plummet

      Independent Herald - March 1, 2021 0
      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...
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      State details allegations of wrongdoing by LaFollette mayor

      Independent Herald - March 1, 2021 0
      LAFOLLETTE — The TN Comptroller's Office has released the results of an investigation that resulted in the indictment of LaFollette Mayor Michael Ray Stanfield...
      Local News

      Eight valedictorians top Scott High’s graduating class of 2021

      Independent Herald - March 1, 2021 0
      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...
      Local News

      More than 3.5 inches of rain fell over the weekend

      Independent Herald - March 1, 2021 0
      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 - February 19, 2021 0
      When you look at the photo of Janaria Muhammed, you see the face of a beautiful young life cut short. You see the face...
      Opinion

      Opinion: Gov. Lee, it’s time to do right by Tennessee’s high school cheerleaders

      Ben Garrett - January 23, 2021 0
      Prior 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...
      Opinion

      Editorial: Governor’s policy banning cheerleaders from games deserves revisiting

      Independent Herald - January 3, 2021 0
      On Monday, the high school basketball regular season will resume for teams throughout Tennessee. Some have been in action in holiday tournaments throughout the...
      Opinion

      2020: Good riddance!

      Ben Garrett - December 31, 2020 0
      As we sat here one year ago, bidding farewell to 2019 and envisioning what 2020 would bring, few could have imagined what was in...
      Opinion

      What we’re trying isn’t working. When do we try something new?

      Ben Garrett - December 15, 2020 0
      My 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

      Independent Herald - March 1, 2021 0
      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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      Officers’ message to OHV riders: Have fun, but stay out of the creeks

      Independent Herald - March 1, 2021 0
      By Joel Hyden & Dustin Burke Sometimes they come by the hundreds and sometimes they even come by the thousands. They come from all over...
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      The revival of 1895 and other important religious events in Scott County

      Independent Herald - February 24, 2021 0
      The "Focus On: Religion" series continues its look at the early days of the Christian faith in Scott County by examining some important singular...
      Features

      Forgotten Times: The rise and fall of Huntsville High School

      Ben Garrett - February 23, 2021 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...
      Features

      The switch to propane: New school buses run cleaner, save taxpayers money

      Independent Herald - February 18, 2021 0
      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 - March 2, 2021 0
      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

      Oneida storms back in fourth quarter to avoid elimination and advance to substate

      Matt Stiltner - March 2, 2021 0
      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

      Scott surges past Knox Carter and into region semifinals

      Independent Herald - February 28, 2021 0
      KNOXVILLE — When Scott High last played in Strawberry Plains, the Highlanders needed a last-second miracle from junior Trey Morrow to avoid defeat, winning...
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      Lady Highlanders’ season ends against Northview Academy in region quarterfinals

      Independent Herald - February 28, 2021 0
      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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Out My Way: Science educator Harold Young was a gentle soul

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Eight valedictorians top Scott High’s graduating class of 2021

Local News Independent Herald - March 1, 2021 0
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...
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Update: Several inches of rain expected through the weekend

Eye to the Sky Ben Garrett - February 26, 2021 0
As much as four inches of rain are expected across Scott County through the weekend and into early Monday, which will bring a slight...
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Oneida storms back in fourth quarter to avoid elimination and advance to substate

Oneida Matt Stiltner - March 2, 2021 0
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...
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As February ends, Scott County’s covid cases continue to plummet

Local News Independent Herald - March 1, 2021 0
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...
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Notebook: Equal and opposite reactions as Lady Indians dash Sunbright’s hopes

Oneida Ben Garrett - March 2, 2021 0
Newton’s third law — for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction — certainly applies to sporting events, where one team’s triumph...
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Oneida storms back in fourth quarter to avoid elimination and advance to substate

Oneida Matt Stiltner - March 2, 2021 0
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...
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The wonder of the moonbow

Features Independent Herald - March 1, 2021 0
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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E-Edition: March 4, 2021

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