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Deadly Tornado tears through Sunbright
Deadly Tornado tears through Sunbright By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] On the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2025, a powerful EF-2 tornado with winds reaching 135 mph struck Sunbright and Deer Lodge. The storm resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and daughter from the same household and left at least three others injured. Significant…
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Moving En Pointe Oneida’s Katelyn Gilbert dances with destiny in the Big Apple By Shane Gilreath [email protected] For many aspiring dancers, New York City remains the mecca to chase dreams. At its epicenter are some of the world’s most renowned theaters. Their stages are storied. Their names recognized the world over: the Majestic, the Palace, the Gershwin,…
Read MoreLady Highlanders Rank 10th in State
Lady Highlanders Rank 10th in State By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] The Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee recently released a new set of weekly rankings for teams all across the state. Many familiar schools appeared on the rankings, but one new addition in particular stood out. For the first time in program history, Scott High’s Lady…
Read More“Longing for shelter, Many are homeless”
“Longing for shelter, Many are homeless” The needs of storm ravaged neighbors inspires Local Church to action By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In the hymn “Christ, Be Our Light,” congregants around the world sing “longing for shelter, many are homeless. Longing for warmth, many are cold.” The liturgical hymn calls the people of God to be…
Read MoreScott County’s Golden Egg
Scott County’s Golden Egg By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Following an announcement from Senator Ken Yager early last week, Scott County Industrial Development’s Stacey Swann was pleased that much of the hard work that had already gone into developing and expanding aviation in Scott County was finally paying off. The announcement came in the form of…
Read MoreLegislators Divided on Controversial School Vouchers
Legislators Divided on Controversial School Vouchers By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With a split vote from Senator Ken Yager and Representative Kelly Keisling, the Education Freedom Act of 2025 passed the General Assembly on Thursday. The Education Act, commonly referred to as the Voucher Bill, has been a pet project of Governor Bill Lee, who called a…
Read MoreRoad Conditions Highlighted as Chamber hosts Annual Meeting
Road Conditions Highlighted as Chamber hosts Annual Meeting By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Over one hundred people gathered on January 30th to celebrate the Scott County Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Meeting. A significant part of the event was in the selection of representatives to serve the board in the coming year. Nominations had previously been…
Read MoreCounty Commission Takes Stance on Rail-Trail
County Commission Takes Stance on Rail-Trail By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] At the most recent County Commission meeting (which took place on January 21st), the Commissioners fielded complaints from eight different individuals regarding the rails-to-trails initiative. The Commission was presented with a sheet that had over 250 signatures from citizens who did not want the rail-trail…
Read MoreCitizens Sound Off Against New Dollar General
Citizens Sound Off Against New Dollar General By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] In a recent meeting regarding the rezoning of a property on Coopertown Road into a commercial-residential zone, the courtroom in the Oneida Municipal Services Building was completely packed, with some audience members having to stand outside the room to hear the proceedings. Though most…
Read MoreOne Mile at a Time
One Mile at a Time A Journey Through God’s Country By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With new years come bold initiatives, both in our personal and professional lives, even when we least expect them. In those moments, we often find that individual challenges move us in unexpected directions. That’s exactly what happened to Kirk and…
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