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Sen. 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…
Read MoreVFW Post 5669 Serves Meals to County Veteran’s
VFW Post 5669 Serves Meals to County Veteran’s Photos by Chris Maney Volunteers at the Oneida VFW spent the day of Saturday November 23rd preparing and serving meals to veterans and their families in the community. As of 12:00pm, the VFW had prepa red 122 meals, for veterans across the community which called in an…
Read MoreDeath at USP McCreary
PINE KNOT, KY: On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., employees responded to two incarcerated individuals fighting at the United States Penitentiary (USP) McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky. Responding employees isolated and contained the incident and initiated life-saving measures. Emergency medical services (EMS) were requested while life-saving efforts continued. Mr. Roy Arredondo Jr.…
Read MoreCommunity offers free Thanksgiving meals
Community offers free Thanksgiving meals By Chris Maney [email protected] VFW Post 5669 Thanksgiving Dinners – VFW Post 5669 of Oneida, TN will be offering free takeout Thanksgiving dinners to Veterans and their families on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, from 11 am until 2 pm. Those wishing to receive the dinners must call the Post at (423)…
Read More$2,000,000 State Grants
$2,000,000 State Grants Oneida Mayor Lori Phillips-Jones Announces Grants To Improve Main Street By Chris Maney [email protected] Almost one year to the date of Lori Phillips-Jones oath of office as Oneida City Mayor on November 11th, 2023, she announced the accumulation of investment grants totaling $1,846,074, in addition to a $100,000 tourism enhancement grant reported…
Read MoreOperation Sharing Contributes to Relief, through Samaritan’s Purse
Operation Sharing Contributes to Relief, through Samaritan’s Purse By Chris Maney [email protected] On Friday November 15th, departing from Bethlehem Church at 5:00am to deliver 95 boxes of medical supplies and other necessities to Samaritan’s Purse in North…
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