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Tennessee Democratic Party Statement On Donald Trump’s Visit To Memphis
Tennessee Democratic Party Statement On Donald Trump’s Visit To Memphis NASHVILLE – Donald Trump is in Memphis to participate in a “Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable”, joined by Governor Bill Lee, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and extremist Stephen Miller. From the moment this “task force” was created, Memphians and Tennesseans across the state have raised…
Read MoreCongressman John Rose Joins President Trump in Memphis
Congressman John Rose Joins President Trump in Memphis Memphis – U.S. Congressman John Rose (TN-6, R), a candidate for Governor of Tennessee, joined President Donald Trump in Memphis as the President highlighted the achievements of the Memphis Safe Task Force and ongoing efforts to improve public safety in the region. Rose, who has made strengthening…
Read MoreSign Stolen from National Park
Sign Stolen from National Park By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Park Rangers with the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area are asking for the public’s help after a decorative arrowhead was reported stolen from the park’s east entrance sign near Station Camp. The park says the artifact was removed sometime over…
Read MoreScott County preps for Leadership Transition
Scott County preps for Leadership Transition By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] With the Scott County Board of Education beginning its process of selecting its next Director of Schools, the period of slow transition marks the close of an impactful era under current director Bill Hall. First coming to the position in 2011, Hall…
Read MoreCandidates Question Election Fairness After Party Removes Names from Ballot
Candidates Question Election Fairness After Party Removes Names from Ballot By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The State Republican Party’s recent decision to remove dozens of candidates from the August primary ballot is drawing sharp criticisms from Republicans across the state, including Scott County candidate Cody Cox, who now finds himself disqualified from challenging…
Read MoreFly 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…
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