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A Victory For Now
A Victory For Now Impassioned Citizens win Round One; make their voices known over Proposed Landfill By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Huntsville was the site of an embittered clash between citizens and Scott County government on Monday, May 19th. In what became a lengthy meeting filled with passion, the issue was a proposed landfill in North…
Read MoreScott County Goes Tech
Scott County Goes Tech By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In a major step toward convenience, Scott County has launched a new app. With the onset of the application, Scott County has empowered users to keep up with Scott County departments and like organizations directly on their phones, according to a Friday release. “Good thing about the…
Read MoreOneida Student Left on Field Trip
Oneida Student Left on Field Trip By Shane Gilreath [email protected] An unnamed Oneida student was accidentally left behind during a school field trip on April 21, 2025. The trip took place at the Aspire Inspirational Recreation, a 370-acre complex in Clinton, Tennessee, and while the school cannot give an exact account of how long the student was left at the…
Read MoreHouse Passes Devastating Budget Bill At The Expense Of American Families
House Passes Devastating Budget Bill At The Expense Of American Families Early this morning, while much of the nation slept, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a federal budget that will devastate the lives of millions of families, including many right here in Tennessee. This bill endangers health care coverage, increases food insecurity, and deepens…
Read MoreSecretary Wright and Hagerty Agree: Nuclear Energy Will Power the American Energy Golden Age
Secretary Wright and Hagerty Agree: Nuclear Energy Will Power the American Energy Golden Age WASHINGTON – United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, at a hearing received confirmation from Energy Secretary Chris Wright that nuclear energy is the most critical component to bring about…
Read MoreGov. Lee, First Lady Visit Tennessee National Guard Task Force Deployed in Middle East
Gov. Lee, First Lady Visit Tennessee National Guard Task Force Deployed in Middle East NASHVILLE – This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee traveled to the Middle East to visit more than 700 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment. The task force, comprised primarily of soldiers…
Read MoreVantage Point Financial Planning Recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team by Forbes
Vantage Point Financial Planning Recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team by Forbes Oneida – May, 2025 –Vantage Point Financial Planning a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Oneida, TN was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have…
Read MoreDeputy Indicted in Morgan County
Deputy Indicted in Morgan County By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Recent events in Morgan County have resulted in the indictment of a Sheriff’s Deputy. According to statements made earlier this month by District Attorney Russell Johnson, Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Faircloth was forced to use lethal force when an assailant charged the officer, wielding a large rock.…
Read MoreDialysis Center on its way
Dialysis Center on its way Leaders converge to make Scott County a Medical Leader By Shane Gilreath [email protected] According to data from the American Kidney Fund, nearly 35.5 million Americans are living with kidney disease. More than half a million of them are receiving dialysis as a form of renal treatment, as statistics indicate that…
Read MoreGovernor Lee Offers $10,000 Reward
Governor Lee Offers $10,000 Reward High School Students seek to solve murder By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has partnered with students at a regional high school in an attempt to solve a decades old murder case, as Governor Lee lends support at the behest of District Attorney General Jared Effler. For nearly…
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