Area News
TDEC Plans Public Meeting
TDEC Plans Public Meeting By Shane Gilreath [email protected] As reported last week by SCN, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will be in Scott County on November 4th, tentatively at Oneida High School. TDEC’s Divisions of Solid Waste Management, Water Resources, and Air Pollution Control plan to host a public meeting to address…
Read MorePeak Fall Color for Scott County
Peak Fall Color for Scott County By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Fall color forecasts are usual top interest in Scott County and across the region this time of year, particularly in areas where tourists flock especially for colorful scopes. Those areas typically see a boost in visitors – throughout the Big South Fork and the state…
Read MoreState Rep. Kelly Keisling secures $176K for Clay, Fentress and Scott counties
State Rep. Kelly Keisling secures $176K for Clay, Fentress and Scott counties NASHVILLE – State Rep. Kelly Keisling, R-Byrdstown, today announced senior centers in Clay, Scott and Fentress counties will receive a combined $176,000 in state grants to improve facilities and expand services for older adults. The grants are part of $5 million allocated in…
Read MoreRep. Rose Stands with Trump Admin for Support of Ft. Campbell Students Impacted by Government Shutdown
Rep. Rose Stands with Trump Admin for Support of Ft. Campbell Students Impacted by Government Shutdown COOKEVILLE – U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) is standing with the Trump Administration in restoring the ability of Fort Campbell High School students to take part in athletics and other extracurricular activities amid the ongoing government shutdown. While on…
Read MoreGovernor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Award ThreeStar Grants to 34 Tennessee Recipients
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Award ThreeStar Grants to 34 Tennessee Recipients NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that 34 communities statewide will receive funding from the latest round of ThreeStar grants. In total, TNECD is awarding $9.6 million in funding to Tennessee…
Read MoreBoys & 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…
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