Area News
More Bad News for Roberta
More Bad News for Roberta By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The longtime efforts to force the proposed Roberta II landfill to North Oneida continues to face stiff resistance from both regulators and the general public, as proponents behind the project remain locked in a procedural back-and-forth with the Tennessee Department of Environment and…
Read MoreScott County Responds as Winter Storms Test State
Scott County Responds as Winter Storms Test State By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Scott County residents were reminded last week – and again over the weekend – just how disruptive winter weather patterns can be in a region that rarely experiences extended periods of snow and ice. While Winter Storm Fern, thus named…
Read MoreBe Prepared for Hazardous Winter Storms
Be Prepared for Hazardous Winter Storms By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] As winter storms swept across Tennessee last week, Scott County was reminded that while snow covered hills and quiet, icy mornings can be strikingly beautiful, winter weather also brings real risks. Power outages across the region, hazardous roads, and below average temperatures…
Read MoreNatural Weather Oddity Startles Local Residents
Natural Weather Oddity Startles Local Residents By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] With winter weather settling firmly over the region, many Scott and McCreary County residents recently reported loud, sudden tremors inside their homes, which announced themselves with sharp booms and subtle to heavy vibrations that left them fearing the worst. Some worried that…
Read MoreTDOT to Launch Pothole Repair after Winter Storm
TDOT to Launch Pothole Repair after Winter Storm In the coming days and weeks, weather permitting, TDOT crews will be actively repairing potholes across Tennessee, beginning a statewide maintenance effort to address road damage caused by a prolonged winter weather event on interstates and state routes. Multiple crews will be patching potholes with cold-mix asphalt…
Read MoreHagerty, TN Delegation Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration Request in Wake of Winter Storm Fern
Hagerty, TN Delegation Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration Request in Wake of Winter Storm Fern WASHINGTON— Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) joined the Tennessee delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging his swift approval of Governor Bill Lee’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee…
Read MoreGov. Lee Requests Expedited Disaster Declaration for 23 Counties
Gov. Lee Requests Expedited Disaster Declaration for 23 Counties NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee requested President Donald J. Trump grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from Winter Storm Fern. The request seeks both Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance and Individual Assistance to support response and…
Read MoreTennessee Democratic Party Urges No Additional Ice Funding As Senate Vote Nears
Tennessee Democratic Party Urges No Additional Ice Funding As Senate Vote Nears The Tennessee Democratic Party is calling on Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty to reject any funding package that increases Immigration and Customs Enforcement spending, as the Senate prepares to take up a House-passed appropriations bill this week that expands funding for ICE…
Read MoreLeading the Nation in Nuclear Energy Innovation and Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights
Leading the Nation in Nuclear Energy Innovation and Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights By State Senator Ken Yager The Tennessee General Assembly has completed the second week of the 2026 legislative session, with legislation being filed as the bill deadline approaches next week. As this work moves forward, our focus remains on advancing thoughtful, long-term policies…
Read MoreTN National Guard Continues Winter Storm Response Across Middle & West TN
TN National Guard Continues Winter Storm Response Across Middle & West TN NASHVILLE – At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support state, county, and local emergency responders across Middle and West Tennessee, including the major metropolitan areas of Nashville and Memphis, following…
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