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Senator Yager announces millions in funding to expand broadband in Senate District 12
Senator Yager announces millions in funding to expand broadband in Senate District 12 (NASHVILLE) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) recently announced that the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is awarding millions of dollars to expand broadband in five counties throughout Senate District 12. In total, Roane, Morgan, Scott, Clay, and Pickett are…
Read MoreRoane State Foundation Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients
Roane State Foundation Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients HARRIMAN – Roane State Community College Foundation (RSCC) awarded over $500,000 to 545 students for the 2024-25 academic year. This includes $67,000 in Merit Award scholarships provided to 73 high school students in May 2024 who are attending RSCC this fall. The Foundation’s scholarship program, made possible through…
Read MoreEarly Voting Ends, Record Number of In Person Early Voters
Early Voting Ends, Record Number of In Person Early Voters By Chris Maney [email protected] Early Voting concluded on October 31st, setting a record for in person voters, previously broken in 2020, but it did not break 2020s overall total votes. As of November 4th, 2024, Scott County sits at a total of 6,521 votes of 14,058 registered voters, 46…
Read MoreSenator Yager announces TDEC grants in Senate District 12
Senator Yager announces TDEC grants in Senate District 12 (NASHVILLE) State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) announced today that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is awarding the Town of Winfield as well as Clay, Fentress, and Morgan counties over $280,000 for solid waste management convenience centers and used automotive oil collections. These grants encourage…
Read MoreOn the way to Disney World
On the way to Disney World By Chris Maney [email protected] Locals hosted a roadblock on Saturday October 26th to raise funds to send 8 year old Jolee Manis on an all expenses paid trip to Disney World. Jolee was recently diagnosed with incurable brain tumors and thus, the…
Read MoreSTAND and Oneida PD Host Drug Take Back Event
By Chris Maney [email protected] On October 26th, Sgt Dennis Chambers, of Oneida PD, and Dennis Owens, Assistant Director of STAND, hosted a biannual drug take back event at the STAND office. These events are designated so that community members may safely dispose of any and all drugs from over the counter medications to controlled…
Read MoreHuntsville Library Receives Technology Grant
Huntsville Library Receives Technology Grant By Chris Maney [email protected] On Tuesday, October 22nd, State Senator Ken Yager and State Secretary Tre Hargett presented a check of $1,299 to Scott County Mayor Jarred Jeffers and leaders of the Huntsville TN Library. The money received as a part of the TOP (Training Opportunities to the Public)…
Read MoreSenator Yager Receives Tour of Scott county’s New EMS Headquarters
Senator Yager Receives Tour of Scott county’s New EMS Headquarters By Chris Maney [email protected] On October 21st, State Senator Ken Yager received a tour of the new Scott County, TN ambulance headquarters from Director Jamie Byrd. Senator Yager received a tour of the 5,568 ft facility, complimenting the improvements for Scott County EMS staff…
Read MoreLiquor by the Drink
Liquor by the Drink By Chris Maney [email protected] On the ballot this year is a controversial proposal for Scott County citizens, the liquor by the drink referendum. This will be the first time liquor by the drink will be on the Scott County ballot. The proposal was on the Huntsville ballot in 2010, 2012, and…
Read MoreIn Scott County, Every Vote Matters
In Scott County, Every Vote Matters By Chris Maney [email protected] It does not take a political analyst to know that Scott County’s presidential vote will likely not be very competitive. In 2020, 8,004 Scott County voters casted their…
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