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Yager discusses importance of nuclear energy advancement in East Tennessee
Yager discusses importance of nuclear energy advancement in East Tennessee On Tuesday, February 26, Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) visited with industry leaders in economic development to discuss the significance and future development of nuclear energy advancement in East Tennessee, particularly Oak Ridge. Pictured above from left to right: Sen. Ken Yager, Tracy Boatner, President of…
Read MoreRose Supports Trump-Backed Budget Resolution
Rose Supports Trump-Backed Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) voted ‘Yes” on H. Con. Res. 14. The measure, which passed 217-215, establishes a budgetary framework for fiscal year 2025 and sets budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026-2036. The resolution also directs House committees to begin drafting specific reconciliation legislation. The final budget…
Read MoreICYMI—Hagerty Joins The Story With Martha MacCallum on Fox News to Discuss Trump’s Peace Negotiations
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins The Story With Martha MacCallum on Fox News to Discuss Trump’s Peace Negotiations WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, today joined The Story With Martha MacCallum on Fox News to discuss President Donald Trump’s peace negotiations to end the…
Read MoreStatement from the Tennessee Justice Center on the Devastating Budget Cuts
Statement from the Tennessee Justice Center on the Devastating Budget Cuts Last night, the US House of Representatives narrowly passed the proposed federal budget in a 217-215 vote. The vote lasted more than an hour as House leaders scrambled for additional votes at the last minute. The budget will cut a minimum of $880 billion…
Read MoreSnow-bound
Snow-bound Local Schools Run out of Snow Days By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The latest round of winter weather delivered a punch to schools across Scott County. With several more inches of snow blanketing the area, the Scott County School District found itself having used all their allotted snow days. As of Friday, according to Bill…
Read MoreOneida moves toward Liquor Sales
Oneida moves toward Liquor Sales Huntsville could follow suit after November Referendum By Shane Gilreath [email protected] As Huntsville takes steps toward alcohol sales, via the referendum passed last November, Oneida made progress toward regulating package sales on Thursday, approving two ordinances that would place limitations and require they each be distanced by more than 100 feet from…
Read MorePlans for Oneida Dollar General Rejected
Plans for Oneida Dollar General Rejected By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] At the February 20th meeting of the Oneida Board of Mayor and Alderman, the Board heard discussion of the controversial plans to rezone a property between Verdun and Copper Lake Roads to a hybrid residential-commercial zone in order to facilitate the construction of a…
Read MoreRail-Trail Talks Continue
Rail-Trail Talks Continue County Commission is unified in opposition as organizers forge ahead By SCN Staff [email protected] The notion of turning the old Tennessee Railroad line into a recreation trail continues to garner mixed reactions throughout Scott County. In a recent meeting hosted by the Echoes of TN Rail Foundation, the organization spearheading the movement, discussions…
Read MoreNo Fed Money in Tornado Aftermath
No Fed Money in Tornado Aftermath By Shane Gilreath [email protected] There will be no federal money in the aftermath of the deadly tornado that swept through the area on February 6th. According to Morgan County leaders, the storm moved through the Deer Lodge and Sunbright areas around 8:30 pm, claiming the lives of a mother and daughter…
Read MoreMorgan County Sheriff dies
Morgan County Sheriff dies Wayne Potter is remembered for deep commitment to public service By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A memorial service was held Saturday for Morgan County Sheriff Wayne Potter. Potter, who had served nearly 30 years in law enforcement, died last week following a public battle with cancer “It is with profound sadness, and broken…
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