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SAI makes major donation to county By Shane Gilreath [email protected] “We are thankful to God for His blessings,” Scott Appalachian Industries said in a statement, via social media, last week. That blessing stemmed from the ability to bless others in the community, something SAI has long been able to do through various connections and relationships…

Oneida to become Halloween Spook Town By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Halloween in Tennessee has drastically evolved over the years, from its early days of folk traditions to its modern family-centered flair, heavily influenced by the Christian holiday of All Saints Day, still marked on November 1st by Christian bodies – Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and many…

Winfield looks to tackle public nuisances By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With a transfer station and a North Oneida landfill proposal knocking at their door, the Town of Winfield went back to the drawing board last Monday, re-examining the town’s ordinances and proposing changes that could impact waste management and other public nuisances, including 4th of…

Burn Permits now required By Shane Gilreath [email protected] As Autumn rears its head and temperatures dip and leaves begin to fall, the Tennessee Division of Forestry (TDF) is reminding citizens that a burning permit is required for outdoor burning. The requirement pertains to residents planning to burn yard debris and vegetation,a common occurrence during the…

Recovery Ridge continues to stir controversy Oneida Shies away from Ordinance for fear of lawsuit By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Though Amy Montgomery was present at Thursday’s meeting of the Oneida Mayor and Aldermen, the proprietor of Recovery Ridge Sober Living did not speak. Despite her silence, her business – controversially located on Vine Avenue behind…

Major Fire Devastates Business Winfield called to assist By Shane Gilreath [email protected] On the evening of October 11, 2025, a massive fire engulfed Pine Knot Lumber, a longtime McCreary County lumber yard located along Southern Highway in Pine Knot, Kentucky. The size of the fire, which began shortly after nightfall, and the fear of what…

Effler hosts Clays 4 Children Event By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The annual Clays 4 Children Sporting Tournament, spearheaded by 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, proved once again to be a smashing success in 2025. The two-day event took place between October 2nd and October 3rd at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak, Tennessee,…

Cumberland Clear Organizes Community Cleanup Cumberland Clear, a local environmental and community-based non-profit, has announced a community cleanup event scheduled for Saturday, October 18th at 9AM at Winfield Elementary School. The school sits a football field’s length from a proposed rail transfer station, which has drawn the ire of the organization for its exposing children…

Peak Fall Color for Scott County By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Fall color forecasts are usual top interest in Scott County and across the region this time of year, particularly in areas where tourists flock especially for colorful scopes. Those areas typically see a boost in visitors – throughout the Big South Fork and the state…