Area News
New Species in Obed Highlights Importance of Environment
New Species in Obed Highlights Importance of Environment By Shane Gilreath [email protected] According to a recent announcement from the National Park Service (NPS), a remarkable discovery has been made in the Obed River, a regional waterway that rises just south of Crossville in the Cumberland Plateau. That discovery, which could prove positive for environmentalists, is…
Read MoreDonations are still being accepted for Shop With a Cop
Donations are still being accepted for Shop With a Cop We are so thankful for people that are so gracious to give to the Shop With A Cop program. We get to see the impact it makes first hand and also see the need in this program more than anyone can imagine. There is still…
Read MorePatriotism Abounds as Controversial Ordinance Passes Oneida
Patriotism Abounds as Controversial Ordinance Passes Oneida By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Oneida Board of Mayor and Aldermen brought months of speculation to a close Thursday, unanimously approving an ordinance regulating Sober Living Houses within the town’s jurisdiction. The board had faced substantial opposition from rehabilitation professionals at the October meeting, with the fear…
Read MoreThe Log Man: Part I
The Log Man: Part I Jim Barna’s Flight to Freedom By Shane Gilreath [email protected] There is something distinctive about Scott County that might get overlooked by locals – in the way that beauty and defining factors are often overlooked “in our own backyards” – but the number of log structures that dot the area’s landscape…
Read MoreLawsuit filed in School Sodomy Case
Lawsuit filed in School Sodomy Case By Shane Gilreath [email protected] (This article contains graphic and legal descriptions of an alleged criminal act and is not appropriate for all readers. SCN reminds readers that allegations in no way indicate guilt.) In September a source who wished to remain anonymous reached out to SCN regarding disturbing allegations…
Read MoreWartburg Student hospitalized after school attack
Wartburg Student hospitalized after school attack By Shane Gilreath [email protected] An attack at Wartburg Central Middle School left one student hospitalized, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). An investigation is underway after a student-on-student assault last Tuesday,which took place at approximately 1:10PM. According to MCSO, two students were involved, with one sustaining serious…
Read MoreCounty Commission looks at community growth
County Commission looks at community growth By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Scott County Commission met for a quick meeting last week, addressing a range of topics including sports field improvements, the county’s vacation policy – which, according to County Attorney John Beaty, remains the same as 2023 – and Christmas bonuses for county employees. A…
Read MoreNew Weather Station could save lives
New Weather Station could save lives By Shane Gilreath [email protected] According to Scott County Emergency Management Association (EMA) Director David Brewster, who made the announcement at last week’s County Commission meeting, Scott County will soon join a network of weather observation systems with the installation of a new weather station in 2026. The station will…
Read MoreSheriff, Detective Indicted
Sheriff, Detective Indicted By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A shocking turn of events left Fentress County Sheriff Michael Reagon and former Detective Jerry Mifflin indicted Thursday on charges of tampering with government records, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). According to those statements, the investigation began in April following allegations of misconduct. TBI has…
Read MoreSenator Ken Yager announces over $4.9 million in CDBG grants awarded in Senate District 12
Senator Ken Yager announces over $4.9 million in CDBG grants awarded in Senate District 12 State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) recently announced that the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is providing Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) in Senate District 12 The grants will assist communities with local infrastructure, safety, and other community…
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