Area News
Locals Fear a repeat of Alabama “Poop Train”
Locals Fear a repeat of Alabama “Poop Train” By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] For more than a year, Scott County residents have watched the proposed Roberta II landfill controversy unfold with equal parts concern and fight, creating organizations that have now become well-known local entities – Cumberland Clear and the Scott-McCreary Environmental Coalition…
Read MorePlateau Members Elect Board
Plateau Members Elect Board By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] According to Plateau Electric Cooperative (PEC), the organization is proud to be guided by principles that ensure every member has a voice in how the utility operates. In keeping with that, as a not-for-profit, PEC is governed by a board of directors elected directly…
Read MoreTCAT Opens New Campus
TCAT Opens New Campus By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] State and local officials gathered in Oneida on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology campus, a project leaders say will strengthen workforce development and create new opportunities for students across the region. The new TCAT Oneida/Huntsville…
Read MoreACLU, Democrat lawsuits accuse Redistricting of Racial Gerrymandering
ACLU, Democrat lawsuits accuse Redistricting of Racial Gerrymandering By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Multiple lawsuits have been filed challenging Tennessee’s controversial new congressional maps, a case that could not only reshape the state’s elections but align the state at the forefront of a nationwide debate over voting rights and partisan redistricting. One lawsuit…
Read MoreMemorial Day: Remembering the Price of Freedom
Memorial Day: Remembering the Price of Freedom On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Across Tennessee and throughout the nation, flags are placed at gravesites, prayers are offered in small-town ceremonies, and families gather in quiet remembrance of loved ones who…
Read MoreGov. Lee Announces Leadership Transition in the Governor’s Office
Gov. Lee Announces Leadership Transition in the Governor’s Office Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Erin Merrick will depart the Governor’s Office in early July after serving in multiple roles over more than seven years, including her most recent position of Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor. Merrick has served Lee since day one…
Read MoreTN District Attorneys General Conference Launches Project Safe TN
TN District Attorneys General Conference Launches Project Safe TN The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference announced Wednesday the launch of Project Safe Tennessee, a new initiative informed by data to highlight innovative, evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime and strengthen public safety across the state. Data shows more than 314,000 arrests made statewide in 2024.…
Read MoreVeterans Connect Launches Statewide to Strengthen Support for Tennessee service members, Veterans, and military families
Veterans Connect Launches Statewide to Strengthen Support for Tennessee service members, Veterans, and military families NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Veterans Services (TDVS) Commissioner Tommy Baker announced the launch of the Veterans Connect Portal, a new statewide resource designed to make it easier for service members, Veterans, and their families…
Read MoreHolicki Guilty of Reckless Homicide
Holicki Guilty of Reckless Homicide By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A Scott County jury returned a guilty verdict in the case of Harley David Holicki, 40, in the October 2021 death of his ex-girlfriend Crystal Kay Chambers, 35. Following an investigation, authorities determined that Chambers was the victim of an exchange of gunfire…
Read MoreKeeton wins Sheriff Primary
Keeton wins Sheriff Primary Voter Turnout Low in Scott County amid Primary Confusion By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Voters turned out in moderate numbers last week to decide several contested Scott County races during the 2026 primary season, including a closely watched sheriff’s race, consequently the only race on the ballot that would…
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