Legals
School Board turns sour
School Board turns sour A meeting meant to honor Director, Chair ends in accusations of Impropriety By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A Scott County Board of Education meeting intended to celebrate longtime service instead turned tense Thursday evening, as parents confronted school officials over allegations involving a school employee and a 14-year-old…
Read MoreLocals Fear a repeat of Alabama “Poop Train”
Locals Fear a repeat of Alabama “Poop Train” By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] For more than a year, Scott County residents have watched the proposed Roberta II landfill controversy unfold with equal parts concern and fight, creating organizations that have now become well-known local entities – Cumberland Clear and the Scott-McCreary Environmental Coalition…
Read MorePlateau Members Elect Board
Plateau Members Elect Board By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] According to Plateau Electric Cooperative (PEC), the organization is proud to be guided by principles that ensure every member has a voice in how the utility operates. In keeping with that, as a not-for-profit, PEC is governed by a board of directors elected directly…
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Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony – The public is invited to the annual VFW Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony at the Oneida VFW Post 5669 on Monday, May 25, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am. Lunch will be served at the Post after the conclusion of the program. Please help us honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice…
Read More95 Piccadilly
There’s an old saying that life can turn on a dime, and over the last year, I’ve learned just how true that can be. Since losing my sister in April 2025, it has felt as though my life has been caught in a constant spiral. As many will know, grief has a way of moving…
Read MoreThis Column Will Save Your Life
Let’s talk…Why We’re Hungry for More Than Food What a Sunset and a Slice of Cake Might Be Teaching Us Recently, while visiting California, I found myself noticing something beyond the beautiful sunsets and oceanside restaurants. People were slowing down. Sitting longer at tables. Watching the sky change colors. Lingering over conversations instead of rushing…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Protecting Our Roots: Why the Proposed Landfill Threatens the Systems That Feed Us Scott County has long done its part in managing its own footprint. We understand that waste has to go somewhere, and we have lived alongside a local landfill for years. But the proposal for a second, massive rail-waste landfill represents a fundamental…
Read MoreSteve Musselman
Steve Musselman January 4, 1954 – May 4, 2026 Steve H. Musselman age 72, “fought his fight, finished his course, and he kept his faith,” 2 Timothy 4:7. Went on to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1954, to the late Frank C. Musselman and Virginia…
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Dwight Lowe January 12, 2005 – May 7, 2026 Conner Dwight Lowe (“Wyatt”) , age 21, lovingly known as “Wyatt,” came to the end of his journey surrounded by the love of family and friends on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was born on January 12, 2005, to Lance and Nancy Raines Lowe. He will…
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