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Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates 33 State Troopers
Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates 33 State Troopers On June 18, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers. The department instructed a regular 17-week trooper cadet class that exceeded the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training…
Read MoreTWRA OHV Compliance Checkpoint Notice
TWRA OHV Compliance Checkpoint Notice The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be conducting OHV compliance checkpoints on the Campbell County section of the North Cumberland WMA on Friday, June 27th, 2025, from 4-9 PM. Wildlife Officers will be conducting the checkpoint in the vicinity of Red Ash/Wheeler Gap section of NCWMA. A secondary location to…
Read MoreSearch Warrant leads to Drug Arrests
Search Warrant leads to Drug Arrests By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Scott County Sherriff’s Office continues to take action vital against Tennessee’s drug epidemic, as the most recent statistics show addiction and drug-related deaths on the rise across the state. According to statements from Sheriff Brian Keeton’s office, the Drug Unit executed a successful…
Read MoreA Global Mission
A Global Mission Burgess brings his life’s work to Bethlehem Baptist By Shane Gilreath [email protected] His is a familiar name across the region, but Dr. Jerry Burgess’ face and larger than life personality is equally known to men and women around the world, having made his life’s mission to spread the gospels around the globe,…
Read MoreWinfield Strikes Back at Landfill Development
Winfield Strikes Back at Landfill Development Health Concerns and Property Values dominate concerns over proposed development By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With questions still swirling, hope seems to be waning for some in the community as citizens continue to wage a battle to stop a proposed landfill and transfer station slated for construction near Poplar Lane in Winfield. In…
Read MoreFun Run a Big Success
Run a Big Success By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Fun Run to Oneida City Park – the Mike Slaven Memorial Car Show – was held over the weekend, conducted by the Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberland Plateau. Calling it the largest car show yet, the event saw between approximately 190 cars and 750-800…
Read MoreCome gather ’round for tales rooted in Appalachia
Come gather ’round for tales rooted in Appalachia Join us at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky on Saturday, June 14th, for a special guest performance by a skilled local storyteller—Beth Ann Kilburn! She’ll be sharing stories at both 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM ET, with each session lasting about 30 minutes. Come be…
Read MoreProgram Feeds Local Children
Program Feeds Local Children The East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, or ETHRA, will provide meals for children across Scott County during summer vacation, an operation that sees beyond typical identifiers to provide for every child, which is precisely their mission. The objective, according to the organization, is to assure that all children have access to…
Read MoreGov. Lee Signs Executive Order to Lead the Nation in Workforce Development
Gov. Lee Signs Executive Order to Lead the Nation in Workforce Development NASHVILLE – Today, Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 109, ensuring Tennessee continues to lead the nation in workforce development by demonstrating an innovative strategy to meet the needs of the state’s dynamic and growing labor market. The Order strengthens the State Workforce…
Read MoreRep. Rose’s Bill Advances, on Track to Benefit Millions of Americans
Rep. Rose’s Bill Advances, on Track to Benefit Millions of Americans WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) thanked his colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee for advancing his bipartisan legislation to protect aspiring homeowners. H.R.2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, would dramatically reduce the number of unwanted calls and messages that…
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