Area News

Murphy addresses concerns over Coal Ash as Public Meeting Approaches By Shane Gilreath [email protected] An upcoming public meeting with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th at 5pm at Oneida High, dominated much of the conversation at last week’s Cumberland Clear meeting at Timber Rock Lodge. The citizen based…

Gov. Lee Announces Resources for Tennesseans Impacted by Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided more information on statewide resources available to Tennesseans impacted by the Democrat-led federal government shutdown. The Governor announced the launch of FeedTN.org, a platform that will connect Tennesseans with resources and opportunities to serve. The United States…

Government Shutdown hurts local families By Shane Gilreath [email protected] While political parties lock horns and the government shutdown persists, the impact such obstinacy has on Scott County continues to be questioned, as it threatens an immediate squeeze on government assistance programs across Tennessee. Because of that, small rural and distressed communities, like Scott County, could…

The Haunted Heart of Huntsville By Shane Gilreath [email protected] To locals, the story is known. For visitors, it’s a step into an eerie past that might go something like this: under a full moon, the fog rises over a Huntsville evening. Clocks strike, chiming in repetition. The streets are still and dead silent. Suddenly, a…

Mayor Jeffers, Citizens Clash Over Landfill Agreement Murphy asks to join Solid Waste Board as County Secures New Host Fee Deal By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Scott County will soon collect more money for every ton of trash dumped at the existing Volunteer Regional, but last week’s County Commission meeting revealed deep divisions in the community…

Local Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Child Rape Case By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A Scott County man will spend the next three decades behind bars after being convicted of one of Tennessee’s most serious crimes – the rape of a child. Michael Timothy Montgomery, 54 was convicted after a three-day trial in January and…

Harness, Chadwell honored for service   By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Two well-known Scott County leaders were recognized last week at the Scott County Commission meeting. The recognition acknowledged their on-going service to the community, as State Representative Kelly Keisling made an appearance in Huntsville. The presentations came near the close of a contentious meeting as…