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Student, Staff data leaked in Cybersecurity breach
Student, Staff data leaked in Cybersecurity breach School Districts across the United States and Canada have been the victim of a massive cybersecurity breach with staff and student information being compromised, including the exposure of names and addresses and, in some cases, more sensitive information like Social Security numbers, medical information, and grades. Unfortunately, Scott…
Read MoreBig South Fork Completes Substantial Repair to Four Boat Launches
Big South Fork Completes Substantial Repair to Four Boat Launches Oneida – Park staff have completed the repair of four popular boat launches damaged by significant multi-year flooding events. Efforts including the complete dismantling and rebuild of Blue Heron Mine-18 Boat Launch, Brewster Bridge Boat Launch, Station Camp Boat Launch and Peters Bridge Boat Launch.…
Read MoreLumber King Named LBM Journal’s Dealer of the Year
Lumber King Named LBM Journal’s Dealer of the Year On January 1, 2025, Lumber King was named Dealer of the Year by LBM Journal in their $10MM-$50MM category. LBM is the leading media company serving the lumber and building materials industry. This year’s winners were selected from more than 60 nominations from across the country…
Read MoreGenerosity overflows at JDS Technologies and Omega Process Solutions
Generosity overflows at JDS Technologies and Omega Process Solutions By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In November, SCN highlighted the importance of giving back and supporting Scott County’s own. As generosity overflows, organizations have become the recipients of much support. These include the Scott County Rescue Squad, a volunteer-based organization who services the community via lifesaving rescue…
Read MoreScott County News Revisits Operation Sharing
Scott County News Revisits Operation Sharing By Shane Gilreath [email protected] As part of SCN’s November coverage on local philanthropy, propelling residents get involved to promote the welfare of Scott County itself, readers were shown the need of the charitable organization Operation Sharing Tennessee. Two months ago, Operation Sharing manager Dawn Ellis feared the organization’s uncertain…
Read MoreCold Takes Hold
Cold Takes Hold Scott County prepares for winter weather By Shane Gilreath [email protected] As winter weather moves into the Scott County area, residents should remain aware and diligent of the dangers that cold can bring. While winter weather is typically mild in Scott County, winter storms are not uncommon in January and February. Knowing how to…
Read MoreJeffers’ office recognized by state agency
Jeffers’ office recognized by state agency By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The office of Scott County Assessor Tiffany Jeffers was presented with a three-star rating from the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers (TNAAO). The annual recognition comes as each Tennessee Assessor of Property office is independently reviewed for technical compliance by the Comptroller’s division of property…
Read MoreCumberlands and KDFWR partnering on Wildlife Management Area
Cumberlands and KDFWR partnering on Wildlife Management Area Project will open more than 10,000 acres to conservation, public access University of the Cumberlands and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources have entered into a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) agreement to provide public access for hunting, fishing and related outdoor recreation on 10,273 acres…
Read MoreU.S. Rep. John Rose Sworn Into 119th Congress
U.S. Rep. John Rose Sworn Into 119th Congress WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Rep. John Rose (TN-06) released the following statement after being sworn in to serve as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District in the 119th Congress: “It is an extreme honor to take the oath of office to continue serving the people of Tennessee’s…
Read MoreWhy Passing the Education Freedom Act Matters for Every Tennessee Family
Why Passing the Education Freedom Act Matters for Every Tennessee Family By Gov. Lee Education has the power to change the trajectory of a child’s life forever. I saw this firsthand many years ago while mentoring a boy named Adam through an at-risk youth program. Adam had a difficult home life and was attending a…
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