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Fly Like a Girl!
Fly Like a Girl! The upside-down life of Britt Lincoln Britt Lincoln is frequently seen piloting aircrafts at Big South Fork Air Park, where she is among a slew of pilots who draw awe from spectators, but it’s clear she has fans wherever she goes. When she’s not in Scott County, she’s amassing a crew…
Read MoreConservation, Rural Water, and School Choice
Conservation, Rural Water, and School Choice By State Senator Ken Yager Week 8 saw a great deal of activity in Senate committees as we continued reviewing legislation for the year. All nine Senate committees are busy hearing bills that have been referred to them, and many important measures are moving through the process. This week,…
Read MoreLocal Resolutions Support State Landfill Legislation
Local Resolutions Support State Landfill Legislation By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Yet another unified front is taking shape in Scott County as local governments formally align behind state legislation aimed at stopping the proposed Roberta II landfill. In back-to-back actions, both the Scott County Commission and the City of Oneida passed resolutions supporting…
Read MoreAnti-Landfill Bill is One Step Closer
Anti-Landfill Bill is One Step Closer By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A closely contested vote kept legislation targeting Roberta II landfill alive in the Tennessee House last week. The bill, House Bill 2202, which has been proposed by Representative Kelly Keisling (R- Byrdstown), who represents Scott County, cleared the Agriculture & Natural Resources…
Read MoreCumberland Clear Releases New Film, “Fight for the Big South Fork”
Cumberland Clear Releases New Film, “Fight for the Big South Fork” By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A newly released documentary is bringing more attention to the ongoing fight over Roberta II. As previously reported by SCN, the project, released by Cumberland Clear, the citizen-infused organization formed in opposition to the project, has debuted…
Read MoreVolunteer asks for leachate from KY
Volunteer asks for leachate from KY By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] On January 9, 2026, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) approved a controversial permit for a leachate evaporator at the Volunteer Regional Landfill, igniting renewed concern among residents in Scott County and neighboring McCreary County, Kentucky. That evaporator may have…
Read MorePrimary Elections are Important but Critics Call for Change
Primary Elections are Important but Critics Call for Change By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] An open primary with a caveat. That’s often how Tennessee gets described in the world of politics. That voters don’t choose a political party upon registration keeps voters, candidates, and election officials on their toes. “It’s been challenging to…
Read More$2.5 M lawsuit against County
$2.5 M lawsuit against County By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A civil rights lawsuit seeking $2.5 million in damages has been brought against Scott County and several individuals connected to local law enforcement, according to records SCN obtained that have been filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee.…
Read MoreLandfill vs Landmark
Landfill vs Landmark Nashville Tries to Put a Lid on Roberta Stench By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Legislation that is quickly advancing through the Tennessee General Assembly could significantly impact the Roberta II landfill project that has haunted Scott County for much of the last year. Lawmakers have taken considerable action to move…
Read MoreWest Bids Adieu to Lady Indians
West Bids Adieu to Lady Indians By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Some storied chapters close with a thud. Others conclude in a sea of well-wishers. The latter has certainly been the case for Oneida’s Coach Marvin “Marv” West. Last month, the gym at Oneida High School held more than just another basketball game.…
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