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Poll Shows Trump Losing Support in Tennessee

Poll Shows Trump Losing Support in Tennessee By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The May 19th election results delivered another sign that President Donald Trump may be losing some of the political grip he once held across the region. While Tennessee remains strongly Republican, recent polling and election outcomes suggest growing frustration among conservative…

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Sen. Yager Meets with Mayors on Rural Health Grant Opportunities

Sen. Yager Meets with Mayors on Rural Health Grant Opportunities NASHVILLE – Sen. Yager hosted mayors from across rural Tennessee in conjunction with the Governor’s Office to discuss upcoming grant funding opportunities through Tennessee’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities. The meeting focused…

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Gov. Lee Applauds Super Bowl LXIV Coming to Nashville in 2030

Gov. Lee Applauds Super Bowl LXIV Coming to Nashville in 2030 Super Bowl LXIV Marks Tennessee’s First Super Bowl and Fourth Event Awarded Through the State’s Special Event Fund NASHVILLE – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined the National Football League (NFL) and Tennessee Titans to celebrate the announcement that Nashville will host Super Bowl…

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School Board turns sour

School Board turns sour A meeting meant to honor Director, Chair ends in accusations of Impropriety   By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A Scott County Board of Education meeting intended to celebrate longtime service instead turned tense Thursday evening, as parents confronted school officials over allegations involving a school employee and a 14-year-old…

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Locals Fear a repeat of Alabama “Poop Train”

Locals Fear a repeat of Alabama “Poop Train” By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] For more than a year, Scott County residents have watched the proposed Roberta II landfill controversy unfold with equal parts concern and fight, creating organizations that have now become well-known local entities – Cumberland Clear and the Scott-McCreary Environmental Coalition…

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Plateau Members Elect Board

Plateau Members Elect Board By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] According to Plateau Electric Cooperative (PEC), the organization is proud to be guided by principles that ensure every member has a voice in how the utility operates. In keeping with that, as a not-for-profit, PEC is governed by a board of directors elected directly…

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TCAT Opens New Campus

TCAT Opens New Campus   By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] State and local officials gathered in Oneida on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology campus, a project leaders say will strengthen workforce development and create new opportunities for students across the region. The new TCAT Oneida/Huntsville…

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ACLU, Democrat lawsuits accuse Redistricting of Racial Gerrymandering

ACLU, Democrat lawsuits accuse Redistricting of Racial Gerrymandering By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Multiple lawsuits have been filed challenging Tennessee’s controversial new congressional maps, a case that could not only reshape the state’s elections but align the state at the forefront of a nationwide debate over voting rights and partisan redistricting. One lawsuit…

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Memorial Day: Remembering the Price of Freedom

Memorial Day: Remembering the Price of Freedom On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Across Tennessee and throughout the nation, flags are placed at gravesites, prayers are offered in small-town ceremonies, and families gather in quiet remembrance of loved ones who…

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