Area News

DISMISSED Landfill Opponents Vow to Fight On Despite Loss By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] One group was in tears. One group turned immediately to strategy, as they huddled inside the cafeteria in Nashville’s Cordell Hull Building. Both groups vowed to fight on, despite the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources failing to…

Shooting Leaves One Dead By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A late morning call last Monday sent the Scott County Sheriff’s Office to a home off Stanley Creek Road in Oneida, a response that ultimately ended in tragedy with the death of a 24-year-old man. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were…

Landfill Bill Stalled by Todd and Time By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources adjourned last week without a vote on House Bill 2022, effectively stalling legislation aimed at halting the proposed Roberta II landfill in Scott County. For many in attendance, the outcome felt less stalled…

Casey’s to Open Soon By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] After months of steady construction and curiosity from locals and visitors alike, signage finally went up last week at the new Casey’s location in Oneida. Crews were still on site in the late stages of last week, working to complete the finishing touches on…

Couple Convicted in McCreary Child Abuse Case By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A McCreary County jury has convicted Matthew Deaton and Amanda Riddle in a case authorities describe as one of the most disturbing instances of child abuse in recent memory. The pair were found guilty of three counts of first degree criminal…

Controversial “Pot for Pothole” Bill Fails in Nashville By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A piece of legislature that could legalize cannabis in Tennessee and use that revenue to fix roads, a popular means of discussion across Scott County, has once again been debated in the state capitol. The “Pot for Potholes” bill, proposed…

Case Dismissed Against Keeton, Lay, and Jones By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A civil rights lawsuit recently reported by SCN filed against Scott County and seeking $2.5 Million has seen several of its claims dismissed, according to recently filed court documents. The petitioner, Johnathan Stevens, voluntarily dismissed all claims against Amy Lay, Tony…