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Scott County native Judge Joe D. Duncan served Tennessee with pride By Shane Gilreath “It is better to have a meaningful life than merely a long life,” wrote famed American novelist Mark Twain. Judge Joe David Duncan, a retired presiding judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, who grew up in Scott County, may…

Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology breaks ground on facilities that expands the campus By Shane Gilreath The Oneida campus of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) broke ground Monday on facilities that expand the programs the campus offers to regional students.  Eventually, the expanded curriculum will include Diesel Technology, Lineman Training, and Truck Driving…

NASHVILLE – Sgt. Dustin Burke has been named the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Wildlife Officer of the Year for the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA). He is responsible for the Off-Highway Program in District 41 which includes the 200,000 acre North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area. The recipient of the award was announced…

By Sheriff, Brian Keeton On the evening of August 10, 2024, Drug Agent Daniel Garrett was patrolling in the New River area where he observed two vehicles down an access road that leads to the river. After observation of the two vehicles, Drug Agent Garrett came into contact with the occupants. With the assistance of…

BOWLING GREEN, KY. The Kentucky State Police and the Laurel County Attorney’s Office presented the case of Casy Preston Byrd to the Warren County Circuit Court. Mr. Byrd was on trial for the death of London City Police Officer Logan K. Medlock. Mr. Byrd was found guilty of Murder, two counts of 3rd degree criminal…

The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. During this holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10 percent on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Tennesseans can purchase clothing and school supplies tax-free if they  are priced at $100 or less and buy computers tax-free…

By Shane Gilreath Ending weeks of speculation, President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will stand aside as his party’s nominee in November’s General Election. While uncontested, the Democrat collected 92.1% of his party’s vote in Tennessee’s presidential primary, following months of bipartisan concern over the president’s health and suitability for office. Recent polls from…