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Rep. Chuck Fleischmann Highlighted for 100% Voting Attendance in 2024
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann Highlighted for 100% Voting Attendance in 2024 Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) was highlighted in Roll Call for being one of 13 Members of the House of Representatives out of 435 who had perfect voting attendance in 2024. Congressman Fleischmann maintained a 100 percent voting record in the House while…
Read MoreLegendary Leader Dies
Legendary Leader Dies County Reflects on the life of Danny Cross The community was left stunned when it was announced that Danny Cross, one of Scott County’s longtime business leaders, had died. The veteran pharmacist, 82, passed peacefully on Monday, surrounded by his family, following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. At a Celebration of Life…
Read MoreDeadly Tornado tears through Sunbright
Deadly Tornado tears through Sunbright By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] On the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2025, a powerful EF-2 tornado with winds reaching 135 mph struck Sunbright and Deer Lodge. The storm resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and daughter from the same household and left at least three others injured. Significant…
Read MoreMoving En Pointe
Moving En Pointe Oneida’s Katelyn Gilbert dances with destiny in the Big Apple By Shane Gilreath [email protected] For many aspiring dancers, New York City remains the mecca to chase dreams. At its epicenter are some of the world’s most renowned theaters. Their stages are storied. Their names recognized the world over: the Majestic, the Palace, the Gershwin,…
Read MoreOperation Sharing Tennessee
Operation Sharing Tennessee The mission of Operation Sharing Tennessee is to place goods and commodities in the hands of families, groups, and/or individuals who are elderly, young, and/or poor and to enhance lives by bringing comfort and dignity to our fellow man. We would like to introduce our amazing board – We couldn’t do what…
Read MoreEnergy and Water Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Applauds Confirmation of Secretary of Energy Chris Wright
Energy and Water Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Applauds Confirmation of Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, released the following statement following overwhelming bipartisan Senate confirmation of Chris Wright to be America’s next Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE). “I applaud the Senate…
Read MoreRep. Fleischmann to Serve Second Term on Energy Subcommittee
Rep. Fleischmann to Serve Second Term on Energy Subcommittee Chattanooga – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, released the following statement after being reappointed to the Energy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (SST). Chairman Fleischmann previously served on the SST’s Energy Subcommittee in the previous 118th…
Read MoreSpecial Session Capitol Review from State Rep. Kelly Keisling
Special Session Capitol Review from State Rep. Kelly Keisling The General Assembly convened in an extraordinary special session for the 67th time in Tennessee’s 229 years of statehood. Lawmakers worked throughout the week, meeting with constituents, debating legislation, and considering testimony from citizens on pressing issues. The General Assembly passed seven bills appropriating $908 million…
Read MoreSame Business, New Name – Byler Wood Products
Same Business, New Name – Byler Wood Products Submitted by Kit Howes In these parts you can still take the measure of a man by shaking his hand. A couple of years ago, in the early fall, I spent several hours walking my woods with Ervin Byler, a local Amish man who logs for a…
Read MoreTennessee Department Of Safety And Homeland Security Adds More Than 1,400 Daily Real Id Appointments
Tennessee Department Of Safety And Homeland Security Adds More Than 1,400 Daily Real Id Appointments TENNESSEE – With the REAL ID Act of 2005 taking effect in three months, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TDOSHS, is expanding access by adding 1,432 additional REAL ID-specific appointment slots per day at Driver Services Centers…
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