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New Book Unmasks the Dark Side of Power in KY
New Book Unmasks the Dark Side of Power in KY In her bold new book, “While No One’s Watching: Shocking True Stories of Murder, Corruption, Greed and Cover-Ups in Kentucky,” seasoned investigator and whistleblower Darlene F. Price delivers a jaw-dropping exposé that pulls back the curtain on decades of misconduct by law enforcement and public…
Read MoreTennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) Sgt. Dustin Burke was recently awarded the 2025 Gedeon D. Petit Memorial Award
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) Sgt. Dustin Burke was recently awarded the 2025 Gedeon D. Petit Memorial Award This award is presented to a TWRA staff member in the areas of citizen education, public outreach and community services. The honored recipients are recognized for those traits which exemplify the dedication, energy, enthusiasm, skills and dedication…
Read MoreCounty Moves to Jackson Law
County Moves to Jackson Law By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Despite a unanimous decision from the Scott County Commission to re-adopt Jackson Law on June 2nd, developments post-commission meeting reignited community outcry against developers of a proposed landfill and transfer station to be placed inside Scott County. The newest development shows those plans have moved from…
Read MoreHonor Guard Recruitment and Need
Honor Guard Recruitment and Need Oneida’s American Legion Post 136 Honor guard has been serving the community for many years. The military branches are asked to send a 2 or 3-person team to present the flag during a military funeral, but are not always available due to high demand. The Honor Guard provides a service…
Read More278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Task Force Deploys to Middle East
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Task Force Deploys to Middle East NASHVILLE – More than 260 Guardsmen from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment departed from Knoxville and Smyrna, May 30, on their first leg of a nearly year-long deployment to the Middle East. The Soldiers are currently at Fort Cavasos, Texas, performing…
Read MoreSen 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…
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