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Sisters symbolize opportunities provided by TCAT’s EMT program

Sisters symbolize opportunities provided by TCAT’s EMT program ONEIDA  —  Terri Sammons didn’t necessarily plan a career in EMS. However, she saw a social media post promoting Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville’s Emergency Medical Technology program and decided it looked promising. “I just saw it on Facebook one day and was like, I want…

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Mike Marlar 30 years of Winning

Mike Marlar’s first Major Event win was on June 29, 2003 during the Kentucky Klassic at McCoy Motors (Barren County) Speedway in Glasgow, KY. Pictured are track owner Billy McCoy, Mike Marlar and event promoter Chris Tilley   Mike Marlar 30 years of Winning By Chris Tilley Part 2 One of the biggest blessings that…

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ORAU Awards More Than $33,000 In Education Grants To Nine East TN Teachers

ORAU Awards More Than $33,000 In Education Grants To Nine East TN Teachers Nine teachers from schools in Anderson, Roane and Scott Counties received more than $33,000 in teaching materials and supplies for the new school year through ORAU’s 2024 Education Grants.  A flight simulator program for Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) cadets, several…

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Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberland Plateau Hall of Fame

Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberland Plateau Hall of Fame Kadon Babb-Lifetime Achievement Inductee Kadon Tristin Babb was born in Scott County, TN, a rural community of about 22,000. He was born to parents, Donnie and Kaprecia (West) Babb. He had two siblings: an older sister, Journey, and a younger brother, Skye. He was…

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Obed Wild & Scenic River Announces 2024 Photo Contest Winners

Obed Wild & Scenic River Announces 2024 Photo Contest Winners  Obed Wild & Scenic River Announces 2024 Photo Contest Winners  WARTBURG- The National Park Service (NPS) announces the winners of the 2024 Obed Wild and Scenic River photo contest.  Photographers were invited to submit striking digital images highlighting the spectacular views, dark night skies, recreational opportunities,…

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Keisling Earns Endorsement from TN State Employees Association TEAM PAC

The Tennessee State Employees Association’s (TSEA) TEAM PAC has officially endorsed Kelly Keisling for re-election in District 38, which includes Clay, Macon, Pickett, Scott, and part of Fentress counties. “State employees play a critical role in keeping Tennessee moving forward,” said Representative Kelly Keisling. “I’m deeply committed to fighting for their rights, improving their working…

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2024 Fairest of the Fair

Little Miss Petite Winner: Ellie Miller, daughter of Carmen and Jason Miller 1st Runner-up: Piper Watters, daughter of Lois Shoopman 2nd Runner-up: Charley Williams, daughter of Victoria Byrd and John Williams Top 5: Jacklyn Bolton, daughter of John and Shae Bolton Sawyer Jeffers, daughter of Brittany and Joshua Jeffers Top 10: Mia Blevins, daughter of…

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SHS vs York Soccer

SHS vs York Soccer 1 goal by Brittany Morrow Bella Sharp Alyssa Crabtree 2 Goals by Autumn Brummet

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EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY GRANT OPPORTUNITY

EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY GRANT OPPORTUNITY Knoxville – The East Tennessee Foundation (“ETF” or the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) public charity and nationally accredited community foundation focused on serving a 25-county region in East Tennessee, today announced a holiday season grant opportunity for 10 counties in its service area. Designed to support organizations providing gifts…

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