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Hagerty, 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…
Read MoreTrump Nominee visits Scott County
Trump Nominee visits Scott County By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Sara Carter, a former FOX News contributor and President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP),made an impromptu appearance in Scott County last week. Carter, who would become the nation’s Drug Czar if confirmed by the Senate, coordinated to visit the local STAND Coalition, their partners, and students. “Sara, in her new role, wanted…
Read MoreSen. Yager receives Pillars of Hope Award
Sen. Yager receives Pillars of Hope Award NASHVILLE – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) was honored on Thursday, September 4th with the Pillars of Hope Award from the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center, recognizing his dedicated service to children and families across Tennessee. “I am truly honored and humbled to receive the Pillars of…
Read MoreA Bizarre Case of Small-Town Murder
A Bizarre Case of Small-Town Murder By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The quaint neighborhood along Farm Ridge Road in Stearns, Kentucky – a two-minute drive from McCreary County’s tourism mecca, Big South Fork Scenic Railway – could represent any small-town street in America. Though many are renovated to meet modern amenities, the street is lined with…
Read MoreMcCreary High School under investigation by State Police
McCreary High School under investigation by State Police By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A Kentucky prosecutor is still awaiting the findings of a State Police investigation into hazing allegations waged against the McCreary Central High School football team. The hazing incident was reported on August 28, 2025, following an alleged occurrence in Casey County, located west of Somerset. In recent years, high…
Read MoreSurprising Assault in County Jail
Surprising Assault in County Jail By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A disturbing series of assaults at the Scott County Jail have led to multiple charges against an inmate, 26-year-old Georgia-native, Tommy Dale Long. Long, who has been incarcerated since June 5, 2025 on various charges, including evading arrest, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of Schedule…
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