Area News
Upcoming bridge repair on I-75 in Campbell County
Upcoming bridge repair on I-75 in Campbell County All bridge work is expected to be complete on or before Sunday, May 25 KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-75 in Campbell County should be aware of upcoming bridge repair activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning on Sunday night, April 27, I-75 will be reduced to…
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 May 3rd, 2025, from 4-9 PM. Wildlife Officers will be conducting the checkpoint in the vicinity of Cell Tower Road section of NCWMA. A secondary location to be…
Read MoreElliot, Kerbela Shriner Patient Ambassador visits Scott County
Elliot, Kerbela Shriner Patient Ambassador visits Scott County Scott County was proud to welcome Elliot Crabtree, Kerbela Shriner Patient Ambassador. Elliot arrived in Scott County riding high above the crowd in a Huntsville Fire truck escorted by Sheriff Brian Keeton, deputies and staff of Scott County Sheriff’s Office to the Oneida Lodge #695. “It was…
Read MoreMi Casa es Su Casa
Mi Casa es Su Casa A local family’s heartwarming tale of Coffee, Colombia, and Tejo By Shane Gilreath [email protected] For many, spring is a time that signals rebirth, but as the clock ticked toward this season of renewal, one Scott County family’s impromptu plans were lovingly, but inconveniently derailed. That ordeal quickly became a story…
Read More25th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival
25th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. This beloved event offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the Appalachian way of life that has played…
Read MoreCracking down on illegal immigration
Cracking down on illegal immigration As the legislature prepares to pass its budget and adjourn for the year, the Tennessee Senate advanced a series of major legislative initiatives this week focused on fiscal responsibility and illegal immigration. One bill that I was proud to co-sponsor, Senate Bill 836, passed the Senate this week. This legislation…
Read MoreHistoric Rugby Honors Its Unique History with 44th Annual British Festival
Historic Rugby Honors Its Unique History with 44th Annual British Festival RUGBY, Tennessee – Celebrate the fascinating time when British and Appalachian culture converged in Tennessee at Historic Rugby’s 44th annual British Festival, happening Saturday, May 10th and Sunday, May 11th in the heart of the village on Rugby Parkway. “Rugby welcomes your whole family…
Read MoreBig South Fork Seeks High School Age Students for Paid Summer Jobs
Big South Fork Seeks High School Age Students for Paid Summer Jobs Oneida – Are you, or someone you know, 15 through 18 years old and interested in a summer job at the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area? Applications are being accepted from youth in McCreary County in Kentucky and Scott Counties in Tennessee for the…
Read MorePillar of Community Passes
Pillar of Community Passes Beloved Community Member, Oneida Teacher & Matriarch Delores Kazee dies at 91 By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Scott County lost a prominent champion this week, when Delores Kazee passed away on April 9, 2025, as tributes poured out through social media, canceling Music on Main in respect for the lady many remembered for…
Read MoreVictim’s Walk brings out Community
Victim’s Walk brings out Community By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Despite what was less than ideal weather, the 5th annual Walk for Victims took place at Huntsville Park on Friday, marking the end of a week demonstrating the region’s support for crime victims. Scott County’s walk was led by District Attorney Jared Effler and concluded…
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