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Hagerty Introduces Troy Edgar, Trump’s Nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador
Hagerty Introduces Troy Edgar, Trump’s Nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador WASHINGTON— Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, introduced Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador, at…
Read MoreHuman Remains found in Pioneer
Human Remains found in Pioneer By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Over the weekend, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement advising the public that human remains had been discovered on February 28, 2026, in the Pioneer area of Scott County. According to authorities, deputies responded to the scene shortly after the discovery…
Read MoreUS-led Airstrikes lead to Questions over the future of Iran
US-led Airstrikes lead to Questions over the future of Iran By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] In what has led to dramatic escalations in Middle Eastern affairs, the United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of airstrikes across Iran over the weekend, predominantly targeting military installations, nuclear-related infrastructure, which has long been…
Read MoreTrump Delivers State of the Union
Trump Delivers State of the Union Speech highlights economy, growing divide between parties By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] In what was always going to be a controversial speech, given the deep divides in American politics, President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second administration before a sharply…
Read MoreLandfill faces SMEC Scrutiny after Solid Waste Board letter delay
Landfill faces SMEC Scrutiny after Solid Waste Board letter delay By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Two weeks ago, SCN reported a story on the Scott County Solid Waste Board (SCSWB) letter, adopted in August 2025, objecting to a second landfill in Scott County. That issue carried over to last week’s Scott-McCreary Environmental Coalition…
Read MoreScott County Democratic Party to Host “Meet the Candidates” Community Forum
Scott County Democratic Party to Host “Meet the Candidates” Community Forum HUNTSVILLE – The Scott County Democratic Party will host a “Meet the Candidates” event on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Scott County Office Building, 2845 Baker Hwy, Huntsville, TN 37756. This public, nonpartisan forum is open to all local and…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Latest Community Facilities Investment Supporting Essential Services in the Town of Huntsville
USDA Announces Latest Community Facilities Investment Supporting Essential Services in the Town of Huntsville Huntsville – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Tennessee State Director Patrick Jaynes today announced a $38,000 Community Facilities grant for the town of Huntsville to purchase a new skid steer. The skid steer will support maintenance of the town’s water…
Read MoreThe Man in the Meme
The Man in the Meme SCN Remembers Vols Super Fan Kevin Thompson By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Last week, SCN was contacted about Kevin Thompson. You may not know Thompson by name, but if you’re a Vols fan and have spent any time on social media, you’ve likely seen his face. It’s front…
Read MoreCorrection Officer Killed in Wartburg
Correction Officer Killed in Wartburg By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A correctional officer at Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg was fatally stabbed last Tuesday in what state officials are investigating as a homicide, according to statements from the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) and 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson. In…
Read MoreGov. Lee Announces Approval of Lease and Permit for The Boring Company’s Use of State Right-of-Way
Gov. Lee Announces Approval of Lease and Permit for The Boring Company’s Use of State Right-of-Way Transformative Music City Loop project moves forward, high-speed transportation system will connect downtown Nashville to BNA at zero cost to taxpayers NASHVILLE – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA)…
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