Area News
Man killed near recreation area
Man killed near recreation area By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A popular recreation area in McCreary County was the scene of an unexpected crime on March 16th, when a 911 call alerted the McCreary County Sheriff’s office to an incident near Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District, an NRHP designated tourist area and popular walking…
Read MoreRestoration and Relocation Project
Restoration and Relocation Project Submitted by Jason Jeffers Beginning on Jan. 20th, 2025 students enrolled in the Scott High Construction Technology class began a restoration and relocation project. This project consisted of the restoration and relocation of a large billboard type sign located on campus. The sign was completed and placed back in use on…
Read MoreConstruction Well Under Way at New Diagnostic Imaging Center
Construction Well Under Way at New Diagnostic Imaging Center By Katie Phillips [email protected] Exciting progress is being made as construction continues at the Mountain People’s Health Councils (MPHC) central location in Oneida. Those passing by 462 Industrial Drive have had a front row seat to the action as the new Diagnostic Imaging Center is being…
Read MoreWork continues on new buildings at TCAT’s Oneida campus
Work continues on new buildings at TCAT’s Oneida campus First of two buildings will house lineman, truck driving and diesel programs ONEIDA — The first of two new buildings at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville’s Oneida campus is now well underway, slated to be completed just after the start of the fall trimester later…
Read MoreShabby Remakes Grand Opening
Shabby Remakes Grand Opening
Read MoreSecond Harvest Meets Community Needs
Second Harvest Meets Community Needs By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The sight of people waiting in line at Bethlehem Baptist Church has become commonplace across Scott County. Those lines signal both significant need, as well as the hearts to meet the necessities of neighbors. A recent poll from East Tennessee State University indicated one in four…
Read MoreTennessee Guardsmen respond to East Tennessee wildfires
Tennessee Guardsmen respond to East Tennessee wildfires KNOXVILLE – At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, the Tennessee Army National Guard is providing two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, to support wildfire response in Mountain City. The Tennessee National Guard was notified of the request around 9:00 a.m. CST,…
Read MoreGovernment efficiency bill passes committee
Government efficiency bill passes committee In an effort to increase efficiency in government, the Senate Government Operations unanimously passed Senate Bill 1316 which seeks to establish the Less is More Act of 2025. This bill makes various changes to regulatory boards to cut red tape, limiting government involvement. I was honored to carry this bill…
Read MoreSen. Yager meets with Tennessee Road Builders Association
Sen. Yager meets with Tennessee Road Builders Association (NASHVILLE) On Wednesday, March 5, Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) visited with the Tennessee Road Builders Association to discuss important issues impacting the state. In the photo above from left to right: Seated: Kevin Ray, Sen. Yager, Nick Davis; Row 1: Ben Vongsamphanh, Wes Stowers, David Stansell, Susie…
Read MoreBill to Clear Homeless Encampments Passes Tennessee Senate
Bill to Clear Homeless Encampments Passes Tennessee Senate Local governments could clear encampments with 30 days’ notice and get rid of personal property in just 10 days if the bill passes the House By Sarah Grace Taylor A bill that could set deadlines on homeless encampment clearings and the disposal of people’s personal belongings passed…
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