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Taylor takes the reins at Scott High
Taylor takes the reins at Scott High New principal is inspired by students and ready for leadership By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With a motto of “Be Ready,” Scott High’s new principal, Marc Taylor, was just that last week when he arrived for his first day on campus. The McCreary County native spent 22 years in the McCreary County…
Read More“We will protect our community”
“We will protect our community” Region Continues to Unite Against Landfill By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Last week saw three significant events emerge around the proposed landfill in Winfield, including the Town of Oneida’s passage of Jackson Law, important overlay zone ordinances (2nd Reading), and the town’s allocation of funds, as governments and organizations continue to rally against the proposal. On Tuesday, what had started in…
Read MoreSunny and Bright
Sunny and Bright ETHRA’s Sunshine Bus Makes a Splash at Oneida Park By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Scott County is no stranger to benevolence. It continues to be shown all throughout the community, but the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency shines a particular light this summer with their Sunshine Bus, which can be seen daily from…
Read MoreNo Tax Weekend
No Tax Weekend By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Tennessee has announced its popular Sales Tax Holiday, a 48-hour period that allows shoppers the opportunity to obtain school related supplies and items at reduced rates, as Tennessee children look to return to the classroom. The annual event has been announced for Friday, July 25, 2025, and running through Sunday, July 27th. The Sales Tax…
Read MoreDeputies Assaulted; two arrested in case of Campbell County Runaway
Deputies Assaulted; two arrested in case of Campbell County Runaway By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A confrontation in the pursuit of a runaway juvenile turned into a combative ordeal for the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. According to statements from law enforcement, two sheriff’s deputies were assaulted on Friday following the search for the unnamed runaway. According to a Campbell County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, deputies located…
Read MoreSen. Yager announces $146,250 in 2025-2026 TN Arts Commission Grants for Area Organizations
Sen. Yager announces $146,250 in 2025-2026 TN Arts Commission Grants for Area Organizations State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) has released a list of grant award recipients from the Tennessee Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) in his Senate District 12. This is the first of a series of…
Read MoreChairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water Bill Advances Through Subcommittee
Chairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water Bill Advances Through Subcommittee Subcommittee Passage is Key First Step Toward the FY26 Energy and Water Becoming Law The House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee met yesterday evening to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water bill written by Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03). The bill…
Read MoreSecretary Rollins Prevents Illegal Aliens from Receiving Taxpayer-Funded SNAP Benefits
Secretary Rollins Prevents Illegal Aliens from Receiving Taxpayer-Funded SNAP Benefits Washington, D,C. – July 10, 2025 in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, Department of Justice, and Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued notice to all relevant program partners making clear its interpretation of the…
Read MoreEast TN Mothers and Babies now Eligible to Receive Direct Cash Support through Groundbreaking Anti-Poverty Initiative
East TN Mothers and Babies now Eligible to Receive Direct Cash Support through Groundbreaking Anti-Poverty Initiative The Bridge Project aims to break cycles of poverty and improve health outcomes for moms and infants across the region KNOXVILLE – The Bridge Project, a pioneering initiative dedicated to ending child poverty through direct, unconditional cash support, is…
Read MoreScott County Businesses Grow
Scott County Businesses Grow By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Last week, Scott County saw two businesses join the growing number of new enterprises springing up across the area. Those businesses could not be more different, adding to an eclectic flavor of offerings around Scott County. On Friday, both Just Pizza and Appalachian Aesthetic Company hosted Grand Openings, welcoming the community into their much anticipated…
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