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Cumberland Clear says Roberta fight continues, Turns Attention to Data Centers
Cumberland Clear says Roberta fight continues, Turns Attention to Data Centers By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] When Cumberland Clear met last Wednesday, President Jennifer Shockley delivered a message that many in the organization had heard before – the fight over the Roberta II landfill and Winfield-based transfer station is far from over. Addressing…
Read MoreMuseum to Open in Historic Depot
Museum to Open in Historic Depot By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A new chapter in the preservation of Scott County’s story will begin on June 18th when the Museum of Oneida & Scott County officially welcomes visitors for the first time in the historic (and newly renovated) Tennessee Railroad Depot insiide Oneida City…
Read MoreTask Force Talks Zoning, Landfills, and Axing Jackson Law
Task Force Talks Zoning, Landfills, and Axing Jackson Law By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Outside, on John Lewis Way in downtown Nashville last Tuesday, the heat and humidity were already climbing. Inside the Cordell Hull Building, however, roughly a dozen Scott and McCreary County residents sat in the air-conditioned chill of Hearing…
Read MoreOneida School Board Meeting Gets Raucous
Oneida School Board Meeting Gets Raucous By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Community frustration over recent staffing cuts surfaced during a meeting of the Oneida Special School District, as board members questioned how affected employees were notified and whether the district’s decision-making process was sufficiently transparent. As the board prepared to adjourn, member Kevin…
Read MoreEcology Park or Landfill? Trans-Rail Rebrands Roberta II
Ecology Park or Landfill? Trans-Rail Rebrands Roberta II By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] If you weren’t paying close attention, you might think Trans-Rail Waste Services was unveiling plans for a family-friendly theme park attraction rather than one of the most controversial landfill proposals Scott County has ever seen. The company’s promotional materials repeatedly…
Read MoreBillingsley Receives Prestigious Recognition
Billingsley Receives Prestigious Recognition By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Oneida Elementary School Principal Ashley Billingsley has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2027 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Leader Fellows Program, a prestigious honor only awarded to 13 educators from across the United States. The program, seen as highly competitive…
Read MoreLandfill Debate Far from Over
Landfill Debate Far from Over Roberta II Strikes Back with Appeal By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] If Scott County thought Roberta II had ceased to sing its contaminating song, the controversial landfill proposal that has dominated news for more than a year found a new voice last week, when Roberta II formally appealed…
Read MoreOneida Launches TextMyGov to Enhance Communication
Oneida Launches TextMyGov to Enhance Communication By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Oneida Mayor Lori Phillips-Jones announced last week that her municipality would launch TextMyGov, a new text messaging service designed to make it easier for residents to stay informed and connected with local government. That service will officially begin on June 12, 2026,…
Read MoreRail Trail Advocate Seeks Opponents for Listening Session
Rail Trail Advocate Seeks Opponents for Listening Session By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] As the debate continues to swirl over the proposed Rail Trail project in Scott County, one of the project’s leading advocates is inviting residents who oppose the proposal – or remain undecided on their support – to take part in…
Read MoreTN Takes Precautions for Flesh Eating Pest
TN Takes Precautions for Flesh Eating Pest By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that a New World screwworm fly was found in the United States, despite a belief that the pest was eradicated from the country decades ago. As a result, Tennessee agriculture officials are…
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