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Sen Bill Hagerty: Nashville is not a sanctuary city. I won’t let that happen
Sen Bill Hagerty: Nashville is not a sanctuary city. I won’t let that happen ‘Illegal aliens are facing justice. They are being sent home. And violent criminals, who are here illegally, will no longer plague our communities…The American people, the people of Tennessee and the brave men and women of ICE deserve much better. I look forward…
Read MoreLegislation sponsored by Sen. Yager to crack down on AI-generated child pornography signed into law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Yager to crack down on AI-generated child pornography signed into law NASHVILLE – Legislation sponsored by Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) to combat the rise of AI-generated child pornography in Tennessee was signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. Senate Bill 741 takes a firm stance against the abuse of artificial intelligence…
Read MoreGov. Lee signs law to cut administrative fees and boost local government revenues
Gov. Lee signs law to cut administrative fees and boost local government revenues NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee has signed into law a new measure that will deliver nearly $19 million in annual savings to local governments across Tennessee by reducing administrative fees on locally collected taxes. Senate Bill 1315, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader…
Read MoreLocal Man Sentenced 10 Years For Aggravated Assault
Local Man Sentenced 10 Years For Aggravated Assault By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A Scott County man who was the subject of multiple tangles with law enforcement met justice on May 27, 2025, when sentencing was handed down stemming from an incident in 2022. The defendant, Stacey Crowley, was arrested after an incident on Main Street,…
Read MoreCounty and Oneida to address Landfill
County and Oneida to address Landfill By Shane Gilreath [email protected] As the County Commission prepares to look at Jackson Law and alternatives to control county landfills, the Town of Oneida, too, will host a Public Meeting to address the same issue. “This is an important opportunity for residents to get informed, ask questions, and share…
Read MoreTakahata Featured on FOX
Takahata Featured on FOX Scott County plant produces famous Pilot G2 Ink Pen By Shane Gilreath [email protected] For decades, companies around the globe have relied on a small piece of everyday office equipment that, unbeknownst to them, has origins here in Scott County. That piece of equipment is the Pilot G2 ink pen – black, to be…
Read MoreBig South Fork Medical Celebrates Milestone
Big South Fork Medical Celebrates Milestone By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With the announcement of a new dialysis center in Huntsville, many across Scott County have turned their attentions to healthcare. A part of that interest stems directly from advancements at Big South Fork Medical, the small, 25-bed hospital that finds itself tucked along Alberta Street…
Read MoreQuota Hunt Application Period
Quota Hunt Application Period NASHVILLE – The application period for the 2025 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game quota hunts and the Cherokee party hunts for bears is June 11 through July 23. Mailed applications will not be accepted. Entries must be submitted before midnight (CDT) July 23. Hunting locations, dates, rules, and additional information…
Read MoreMuseum Ship Weekend
Museum Ship Weekend HUNTSVILLE – The Big South Fork Amateur Radio Club will be sponsoring an ‘On the Air Special Event Station’ for the Museum Ship Weekend. The special event station will be operating under the call sign of W4BSF on June 7th and 8th at the U.S.S. BB43 Battleship World War II Memorial Museum…
Read MoreTennessee Highway Patrol Reports Fewer Fatalities During Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement
Tennessee Highway Patrol Reports Fewer Fatalities During Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) today released preliminary enforcement results for the 2025 Memorial Day holiday period, an 84-hour initiative from 6 p.m. Friday, May 23, to 5:59 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. Troopers maintained a highly visible presence on Tennessee roadways, focusing…
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