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Gilreath Joins Scott County News
Gilreath Joins Scott County News Ruthie Mullett, owner and publisher of Scott County News is pleased to announce a new member to the team. In a continuing effort to make the newsp aper the best publication for our community we welcome Shane Gilreath. A self-proclaimed “jack of all trades,” Shane Gilreath comes to Scott County News…
Read MoreNoah Lowe follows in his father’s footsteps as a lineman
Noah Lowe follows in his father’s footsteps as a lineman Oneida High School graduate is set to complete TCAT’s Power Line Construction and Maintenance program this week As early as his sophomore year in high school, Noah Lowe knew that he wanted to pursue a career as a lineman. After graduating from Oneida High School last…
Read MoreNew Hemp Laws May Close THC Dispensary in Oneida
New Hemp Laws May Close THC Dispensary in Oneida By Chris Maney [email protected] At the end of September, The Tennessee Dept of Agriculture published permanent rules for the sale of hemp products in the state of Tennessee. These rules, criticized for its possible effects on a $200,000,000 hemp industry, are expected to devastate businesses across…
Read More76th Annual Christmas Parade
76th Annual Christmas Parade Hundreds of Scott County locals braved the cold weather Friday and Saturday for Christmas festivities throughout the community. At Oneida park, a lighting ceremony was hosted on December 6, 2024. Inside the park auditorium, multiple vendors displayed their crafts and baked goods as the First Baptist Church of Oneida bell choir…
Read MoreGrand Opening of Huntsville Laundromat
Grand Opening of Huntsville Laundromat By Chris Maney [email protected] The Laundrette, a family owned and operated laundromat in Huntsville TN, was host to a grand opening ceremony on December 6, 2024. Present was Huntsville mayor Dennis Jeffers and Scott County mayor Jerried Jeffers in support of local business owners. Business owners expressed gratitude to community…
Read MoreSenior Citizen’s Center Delivers Meals to Those in Need
Senior Citizen’s Center Delivers Meals to Those in Need By Chris Maney [email protected] Volunteers at The Senior Citizen’s Center prepared and served over 120 meals to locals in Scott County, TN. In addition to providing carryout and dine in options to guests, the Senior Citizen’s Center made home deliveries to low-income residents who may have difficulty…
Read MoreFeeding the Community
Feeding the Community RaeZack’s Grill and Deli Breaks Annual Record of Free Meals Served By Chris Maney [email protected] RaeZack’s Grill and Deli, located in Helenwood Tennessee, broke their annual record of free Thanksgiving meals served totaling 954 individual meals. A line of cars stretched along highway 27 into the drive through in a half mile…
Read MorePolice Officer Hospitalized after Altercation with Suspect
Police Officer Hospitalized after Altercation with Suspect By Chris Maney [email protected] Per a police report submitted by The Oneida Sheriff’s Department, multiple officers were involved in an altercation with alleged suspect, Mark Lay of Oneida, which resulted in Chief Steve Trammel having a possible heart attack at the scene after having a taser turned on him.…
Read MoreShop with a Cop
Shop with a Cop By Chris Maney [email protected] The Badge and Beauty Pageant, put together by Alex Geisler, owner of Med Piercing Center in Oneida TN, raised $2,740 in funding, which was donated directly to Shop with a Cop. This total remains after pageant expenses were deducted. She told Scott County News that donations to…
Read MoreOneida High School Honored As State FAFSA Champion
Oneida High School Honored As State FAFSA Champion Local Ayers Foundation Scholars Lead the State Onedia, Tenn. — As local high school seniors in the Class of 2025 soon begin completing this year’s FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) that opens the door to millions of dollars in college scholarships and grants, Oneida High School is also…
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