Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Newly Certified Administrators of Elections
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Newly Certified Administrators of Elections Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins today recognized newly certified Administrators of Elections across three Tennessee counties. John D. Richardson of Davidson County, Brittany Duke of Hickman County, and Liz Littleton of Dickson County all passed their…
Read MoreTennessee Election Officials Attend State Training Ahead of August 6 Election
Tennessee Election Officials Attend State Training Ahead of August 6 Election NASHVILLE – More than 350 county election officials from across Tennessee gathered Monday for the Tennessee Division of Elections’ annual Election Seminar as they prepare for the August 6 Primary and General Election. “It was another great turnout for the annual Tennessee Division of…
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Read MoreCounty Budget Passes
County Budget Passes By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The Scott County Commission unanimously approved the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget during a special called meeting last week. The budget passed on a motion by Commissioner Robyn McBroom and a second by Commissioner David Jeffers after commissioners considered several planned amendments, including at least…
Read MoreMan Indicted in Brutal Beating Death
Man Indicted in Brutal Beating Death By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] On June 22, 2026, a McCreary County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging 58-year-old Billy Eugene Proffitt Jr. with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the April 7th beating death of Gene Cooper. When officers arrived at the scene of the crime, they…
Read MoreHeavy Rainfall Causes Flooding
Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms sweeping across the region over the weekend left portions of Scott County dealing with flooded roadways and hazardous travel conditions, prompting local officials to urge residents to stay off the roads whenever possible. Oneida Police Chief Darryl Laxton and the…
Read MoreThe American Experience
The American Experience A Winfield Woman’s Journey to Rededicate 250 By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] History has a habit of remembering its loudest moments while quietly forgetting the ones that made them possible. Every year, Americans remember July 4, 1776. They remember the bold wordsmith that was Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of…
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Firemen’s Fourth By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The Huntsville Fire Department will once again host Firemen’s Fourth over the 4th of July holiday. Firemen’s Fourth has long been recognized as the largest event of its kind across the region and remains one of Scott County’s longest standing traditions, typically drawing upwards of 10,000…
Read MoreKeisling updates at Chamber
Keisling updates at Chamber By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Rep. Kelly Keisling was among the guests at last week’s Chamber of Commerce meeting. Keisling addressed several issues, including the controversial redistricting that he supported during a special legislative session. In a distributed email to a constituent, Keisling said that he voted for to…
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