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Winfield names Director of Safety and Health
Winfield names Director of Safety and Health By Shane Gilreath [email protected] During the September meeting of the Winfield Mayor and Aldermen, the board took the final step to adopt an ordinance to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Program (OSH) plan and to provide the town with a director to oversee and implement the objective.…
Read MoreOneida introduces new ordinance after Recovery Ridge
Oneida introduces new ordinance after Recovery Ridge By Shane Gilreath [email protected] “My desire is to help the community,” Amy Montgomery told SCN last week. That has been her objective since news broke that she was opening Recovery Ridge Sober Living on Vine Avenue in Oneida. The backlash against the facility has been swift and widespread,…
Read MoreRecovery Ridge Opens
Recovery Ridge Opens By Shane Gilreath [email protected] “The Scott County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Recovery Ridge Sober Living as our newest networking partner,” said Chamber Director Stacey Swann. “Their mission reminds us that recovery is strongest when supported by community. By joining together, we continue investing in Scott County’s most valuable resource…
Read MoreSenator Yager announces over $445,000 for signal upgrades in Senate District 12
Senator Yager announces over $445,000 for signal upgrades in Senate District 12 (NASHVILLE) Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) announced today that $445,000 in Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) grants have been awarded to improve traffic signals and roadway safety across Senate District 12. The grants being awarded to Senate District 12 are: * Town of Oneida…
Read MoreICYMI: Gov. Lee, President Trump Meet in Oval Office to Discuss Strategic Mission to Address Crime in Memphis
ICYMI: Gov. Lee, President Trump Meet in Oval Office to Discuss Strategic Mission to Address Crime in Memphis Presidential Memorandum establishes Memphis Safe Task Force Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined President Donald J. Trump inside the Oval Office for the signing of a Presidential Memorandum to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force, and to request…
Read MoreHagerty, Gallego Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Seniors
Hagerty, Gallego Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Seniors United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) reintroduced the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, legislation to give the financial industry better tools to address suspected financial exploitation and abuse of seniors and those with mental and physical disabilities. “Older Americans are being exploited…
Read More10 Counts of Statutory Rape among those in Circuit Court
10 Counts of Statutory Rape among those in Circuit Court By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Judge Zachary Walden handed down several dispositions in Circuit Court on September 2, 2025 for a variety of charges ranging from theft to statutory rape. While SCN cannot determine the validity of a certain charge, a disposition in cases can mean…
Read MoreGraphic Details emerge in High School Investigation
Graphic Details emerge in High School Investigation 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.) Last week, following social media indignation from McCreary County parents, SCN was contacted regarding the…
Read MoreA Walk to Remember
A Walk to Remember Smith reminds Americans to ‘Remember Who We Are’ By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The morning of September 11th dawned crisp and clear, the sky a flawless blue over New York City. Commuters hurried, unaware that within minutes the ordinary would shatter. At 8:46 AM, a plane tore into the North Tower of…
Read MoreCharlie Kirk Assassinated: Local Leaders Respond
Charlie Kirk Assassinated: Local Leaders Respond By Shane Gilreath [email protected] “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk,” Oneida Mayor Lori Phillips-Jones told SCN. “As a community, we grieve with his family, friends, and all who are mourning today.” Phillips-Jones’ solemn remarks come on the heels of the assassination of the influential…
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