Area News
Senior Citizen’s Center Delivers Meals to Those in Need
Senior Citizen’s Center Delivers Meals to Those in Need By Chris Maney [email protected] Volunteers at The Senior Citizen’s Center prepared and served over 120 meals to locals in Scott County, TN. In addition to providing carryout and dine in options to guests, the Senior Citizen’s Center made home deliveries to low-income residents who may have difficulty…
Read MoreFeeding the Community
Feeding the Community RaeZack’s Grill and Deli Breaks Annual Record of Free Meals Served By Chris Maney [email protected] RaeZack’s Grill and Deli, located in Helenwood Tennessee, broke their annual record of free Thanksgiving meals served totaling 954 individual meals. A line of cars stretched along highway 27 into the drive through in a half mile…
Read MorePolice Officer Hospitalized after Altercation with Suspect
Police Officer Hospitalized after Altercation with Suspect By Chris Maney [email protected] Per a police report submitted by The Oneida Sheriff’s Department, multiple officers were involved in an altercation with alleged suspect, Mark Lay of Oneida, which resulted in Chief Steve Trammel having a possible heart attack at the scene after having a taser turned on him.…
Read MoreShop with a Cop
Shop with a Cop By Chris Maney [email protected] The Badge and Beauty Pageant, put together by Alex Geisler, owner of Med Piercing Center in Oneida TN, raised $2,740 in funding, which was donated directly to Shop with a Cop. This total remains after pageant expenses were deducted. She told Scott County News that donations to…
Read MoreOneida High School Honored As State FAFSA Champion
Oneida High School Honored As State FAFSA Champion Local Ayers Foundation Scholars Lead the State Onedia, Tenn. — As local high school seniors in the Class of 2025 soon begin completing this year’s FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) that opens the door to millions of dollars in college scholarships and grants, Oneida High School is also…
Read MoreSen. Yager re-elected Chairman of Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus
Sen. Yager re-elected Chairman of Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus The Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus met on November 14 in Nashville to elect Caucus leadership positions for the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, which will convene on January 14, 2025. The majority caucus unanimously elected to return State Senator Ken Yager, R-Kingston, to a fourth term as…
Read MoreRails to Trails Discussion
Rails to Trails Discussion Property Owners Concerned By Chris Maney [email protected] On November 19th, state representatives, local county elected officials, and disgruntled landowners came together at Timber Rock Lodge to discuss a concept plan which would convert the R.J. Corman Railroad into a 41-mile bicycle and walking trail. This concept plan is in response to…
Read MoreCounty Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
County Commission Holds Monthly Meeting By Chris Maney [email protected] On Monday November 18th, Scott County Commissioners held their monthly meeting. Notable at the meeting, EMS Director Jamie Byrd was present and advocated that the commissioners approve the purchase of a readily available ambulance and stretcher. The ambulance, an F-350 Ford Damier’s Ambulance, totaling $250,500. In…
Read MoreEric Henry named Athletic Director of the Year
Eric Henry named Athletic Director of the Year By Chris Maney [email protected] The TSAA named Eric Henry, athletic director at Scott High School, East Tennessee’s, “Athletic Director of The Year,” commemorating his continued dedication to his students. From the Press Release, “Proof of this dedication has been his partnership with BSN Sports to bring free…
Read MoreA Polar Express experience
A Polar Express experience By Chris Maney [email protected] This Christmas holiday, your family can experience something magical, and it may be less than a 30 minutes drive away for locals residing in Scott County. This magic is in Stearns, KY, at the Big South Fork Scenic…
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