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Hope and Redemption The Scott County Jail recently hosted a transformative event where Robert Gibson and Greg Slaven shared their powerful testimonies of hope and redemption with the inmates. Their stories resonated deeply, emphasizing the possibility of change and new beginnings. The event was made possible through the support of Chaplain Charlie Golden, Captain Amy…

Keeton receives Caryl Carpenter award Mountain People’s Board Chairman, Rick Keeton was presented the prestigious Caryl Carpenter award by James Lovett, CEO of Mountain People’s Health, at the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA)  meeting this past week in Nashville.  Rick has served on the Mountain People’s Health board for almost 20 years and was most…

Construction completed for Scott County Ambulance Service’s   After several months of construction, the Scott County Ambulance Service’s has a new location on Paint Rock Road. The new headquarters is 5,568 square feet that includes office space a six-bay garage, and a helicopter  landing pad. This doubles the space of the old location that was housed…

Scott Co. Shelter Society opens new office The Scott County Shelter Society held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, September 30th for their new domestic violence outreach office. The new outreach office is a space that individuals experiencing domestic violence can go to receive any of the services offered such as orders of protection, safety…

Rising to the occasion Helene’s historic destruction leaves southeast in shambles By Shane Gilreath The devastation is palpable. Thousands were left to navigate insufferable conditions as Hurricane Helene ravaged its way across the southeast last week, bringing destructive flooding and historic ruin to many communities across Appalachia. When the hurricane reached the mountain range as…

Tim Smith introduced as new vice president at TCAT Smith returns to TCAT Oneida/Huntsville from TCAT Jacksboro HUNTSVILLE — Tim Smith has been named the new vice president of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Oneida/Huntsville, President Dwight Murphy announced Wednesday. Smith, a career educator, returns to TCAT Oneida/Huntsville from TCAT Jacksboro, where he most…

Garrett named marketing and communication coordinator at TCAT Career journalist assumes TCAT Oneida/Huntsville post HUNTSVILLE — Ben Garrett has been named CTE engagement and communications coordinator at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Oneida/Huntsville, President Dwight Murphy announced Wednesday. Garrett is a career journalist. After leaving Scott County briefly to attend school at Tennessee Tech University…

Annual Oktoberfest Celebration   Timber Rock Lodge’s annual Oktoberfest celebration was held Saturday, October 28th to ring in fall on the Cumberland Plateau. Guest joined the fun by wearing lederhosen or dirndls and were treated to German food and beers. During this event there were many games to participate in such as axe throwing and stein…

Scott Co. Health Department Offering Free Flu Shots The Scott County Health Dept will be providing free flu shots from 9:00 am to 12:00PM at their office in Huntsville and from 12:30 to 4:00 PM at the Oneida Senior Citizens Office located on Main Street in Oneida on Tuesday, October 15th as part of the…

Scott County Sheriff’s Office successfully completes latest round of firearms training We are proud to announce that the Scott County Sheriff’s Office has successfully completed the latest round of firearms training. This essential training ensures that the team remains prepared, proficient, and equipped to maintain the highest standards of safety and responsibility in all situations.…