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Boys & Girls Club prepare to honor Hall of Fame inductees
Boys & Girls Club prepare to honor Hall of Fame inductees By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Over the course of its history, the Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberland Plateau has served as a cornerstone for Scott County, continuously showcasing support, guidance, and example for the youth of the community. Following the example of clubs…
Read MoreTourism to Obed WSR Contributes $5.5 Million to Local Economy
Tourism to Obed WSR Contributes $5.5 Million to Local Economy WARTBURG – A new National Park Service report shows that 262,000 visitors came to Obed Wild & Scenic River in 2024 spent $5.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported the local area. “People come to Obed Wild & Scenic River for many…
Read MoreTourism to Big South Fork NRRA Contributes $28.5 Million to Local Economy
Tourism to Big South Fork NRRA Contributes $28.5 Million to Local Economy Oneida – A new National Park Service report shows that 780,000 visitors to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2024 spent $28.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported the local area. “People come to Big South Fork…
Read MoreHagerty, Peters Applaud Senate Passage of BIOSECURE Act
Hagerty, Peters Applaud Senate Passage of BIOSECURE Act WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Gary Peters (D-MI) applauded the Senate’s passage of their Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information (BIOSECURE) Act as a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by voice vote. The BIOSECURE Act would ban U.S. taxpayer…
Read MoreFire Prevention Efforts Critical in Tennessee’s Coming Wildfire Season
Fire Prevention Efforts Critical in Tennessee’s Coming Wildfire Season As Tennessee enters its annual wildfire season during National Fire Prevention Week, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) reminds residents to burn safely and responsibly. Beginning October 15, anyone burning leaves or natural debris must obtain a free burn permit from TDF. “Tennessee…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown
Government Shutdown By Shane Gilreath [email protected] “Funding has lapsed and the Government is in the process of shutting down,” read a statement regarding the National Park Service. “A continuing resolution or a new budget bill must pass both houses of Congress and be signed by the President to end the shutdown.” On October 1st, the…
Read MoreCumberland Clear seeks to educate the populace
Cumberland Clear seeks to educate the populace By Shane Gilreath [email protected] As Saturday dawned, providing a warm glow along Geary Avenue in Whitley City, Cumberland Clear was already at work. Even as the voice of Country artist – and McCreary County native – Sarah Patrick stirred the audience in anticipation of the McCrearyFest parade, Cumberland…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Introduces New Program To Combat Recidivism
Sheriff’s Office Introduces New Program To Combat Recidivism By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Open Arms Project, which takes place on October 11th at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, is a collaborative initiative aimed at supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration. These efforts focus on alleviating clothing and hygiene insecurities faced by those reentering society. Locally, the…
Read MoreState’s New Solid Waste Task Force Meets; Riles Locals
State’s New Solid Waste Task Force Meets; Riles Locals By Shane Gilreath [email protected] As has long been discussed, trash does not, on its own, disappear. There is a mounting problem across Tennessee, an issue which has reared its head in Scott County with the proposal of a second landfill in North Oneida. According to statements…
Read MoreAsst. District Attorney General addresses Student Athletes at LMU
Asst. District Attorney General addresses Student Athletes at LMU By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With statistics indicating that young adults, ages 18-24, are the most victimized demographic, colleges across Tennessee are increasingly turning to proactive education programs to address issues like domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and issues of recognizing consent among student-athletes. Just last week,…
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