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Tennessee Highway Patrol Issues Labor Day Crackdown Warning

 

Nashville, TN (2010-09-01) The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) prepares for its second summer enforcement campaign as the 2010 Labor Day holiday weekend draws near. The THP will participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest attack on impaired driving, beginning Friday, September 3, 2010 at 6 p.m. and ending Monday, September 6, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. Complete Story

 

Liquor By The Drink On November Ballot; Constable Vacancy To Be Filled By Voters

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-30) A liquor by the drink referendum inside the corporate limits of the Town of Huntsville will likely appear on the November General Election ballot.  Voters will also have the chance to elect a new constable in the 1st District, as current Constable David (Blue) Day will have to resign his post to accept his new position on the Scott County Commission. Complete Story

 

Tennessee Highway Patrol Accepting Applications for Troopers

 

Nashville, TN (2010-08-30) The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced today it is aggressively seeking men and women who are interested in careers in law enforcement for a new Trooper Cadet Class slated to begin in the spring of 2011, if funds become available. Applications will only be accepted through Friday, September 17, 2010. Complete Story

 

Whaley, Russell Win Citizens Gas Election

 

            Helenwood, TN (2010-08-28) Larry Whaley and Roger Russell were elected to the Citizens Gas Utility District Board of Commissioners on Saturday, both outpolling a large field of candidates vying for the two open seats on the board. Complete Story

 

 

Stephens Crowned As 50th Anniversary Miss Scott County

 

Oneida, TN (2010-08-28) Taylor Danielle Stephens, the 18-year-old daughter of Bruce and Renae Stephens of Oneida, was crowned Miss Scott County Fairest of the Fair during the 50th annual pageant held Saturday night in Oneida.  Taylor, a senior at Oneida High School, was selected from a field of 22 contestants.  She was sponsored by Bio Test LLC. Complete Story

 

West Crowned Miss Pre-Teen At Scott County Fair

 

Oneida, TN (2010-08-26) Katie Lauren West, the 12-year-old daughter of Angie and Wes Owens and Dean West of Oneida, was crowned Miss Pre-Teen Fairest of the Fair during the annual pageant held Thursday night in Oneida.  Katie, a 7th grade student at Burchfield Elementary School, was selected from a field of 29 contestants.  She was sponsored by the Oneida Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Complete Story

 

$3.8 million in Litter Grants Awarded To Tennessee Counties; $29,237 Earmarked For Scott

 

Nashville, TN (2010-08-25) As part of the effort to StopLitter™ in Tennessee, Governor Phil Bredesen and TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely has announced the award of $3,862,515 in litter grant funds to all 95 counties in Tennessee.  Scott County received $29,237. Complete Story

 

Smith Crowed Little Miss Junior

 

Oneida, TN (2010-08-24) The 42nd annual Little Miss Junior Fairest of the Fair pageant ended on Tuesday with the crowning of Annabelle Smith, the 6-year-old daughter of Jackie and Renea Smith of Oneida. Complete Story

 

911 Board Releases $2.2 Million For Dispatcher Training

 

Nashville, TN (2010-08-24) The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB) has made $2.2 million in funding available to local Emergency Communications Districts for dispatcher training. Complete Story

 

Tennessee's Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Open

 

Nashville, TN (2010-08-24) Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today announced the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) opened Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Rebates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for qualifying Energy Star heating and cooling appliances, funded out of $5.9 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars. Applications will be available online at www.e-rebates.org/teearp or by phone at 1-877-741-4304. Complete Story

 

Commissioner Fyke To Dedicate New Feature at Rugby State Natural Area August 27

 

Rugby, TN (2010-08-24) Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke will join elected officials and members of the community on Friday, August 27, 2010 to unveil a new feature at the 667-acre Rugby State Natural Area, beginning at 11 a.m. (EDT) at Historic Rugby. Complete Story

 

Sims Crowned Little Miss FOF

 

Oneida, TN (2010-08-23) Monday night at the 84th Annual Scott County Fair Ayla Elizabeth Sims of Winfield was crowned the Little Miss Fairest of the Fair. Complete Story

 

Laxton Appointed New Chief Of Police

 

Oneida, TN (2010-08-19) Long time lawman Darryl Laxton has been named the new Chief of the Oneida Police Department.  He will take over the helm of the department upon the effective date of the resignation of Chief Mike Cross, who will leave his post in the coming days to assume his new role as Sheriff of Scott County. Complete Story

 

Candidate Field Set For Town of Winfield Election

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-19) With the qualifying deadline past, the field of the candidates for the Town of Winfield municipal election has been set. Complete Story

 

July Unemployment Rate 9.8 Percent

 

Nashville, TN (2010-08-19) Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for July was 9.8 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from the revised June rate of 10.0 percent. The July 2009 rate was 10.9 percent. The national unemployment rate for July 2010 was 9.5 percent, unchanged from the June rate of 9.5 percent. Complete Story

 

Fair Association To Honor Boyatt

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-16) On Monday, Scott County and the Scott County Fair Association will recognize a long-time community volunteer for her service to the fair and the county.  She will be recognized during opening ceremonies at the 84th Annual Scott County Fair in Oneida. Complete Story

 

County Employees To Keep Unused Vacation Time

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-16) The Scott County Commission voted Monday night to allow County employees to carry over their unused vacation time from fiscal year 2009-2010. The Commission will review the County’s policy on unused vacation time in the near future. Complete Story

 

Commission Honors 55th Scott County Eagle Scout

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-16) The Scott County Commission honored the 55th Eagle Scout in the long history of Scott County Troop 93 Monday night. Complete Story

 

Lewallen’s Attorney Seeking More Than $60,000 In Legal Fees

 

Knoxville, TN (2010-08-13) The Knoxville attorney that represented a former Scott County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Deputy in his Federal Labor Standards Act lawsuit against Scott County is seeking more than $60,000 in legal fees and cost associated with his case. Complete Story

 

18th Annual Storytelling Event Scheduled For September 18

 

Oneida, TN (2010-08-13) The Eighteenth annual "Haunting in the Hills” Storytelling Festival will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010, in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.  The day's events will feature storytelling, craft demonstrations, workshops and sales, afternoon storytelling presentations, an open stage for local and student tellers, and performances of dulcimer and bluegrass music.  This will be followed by the main storytelling event in the evening. Complete Story

 

Auction Raises Over $24,000 For The Scott County Rescue Squad

 

Oneida, TN (2010-08-09) The 15th Annual Scott County Benefit Auction and Telethon raised more than $24,000 for the Scott County Rescue Squad over the weekend, a testament to the caring nature of the citizens of Scott County in the wake of the current economic situation. Complete Story

 

THP Gears Up For Back To School Enforcement

 

Nashville, TN (2010-08-09) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is gearing up for the school year with a heightened enforcement campaign to keep children safe in and around school zones. Cracking down on motorists who disregard laws designed to protect children and monitoring school zones and bus stops are just a few components of the enforcement effort. Complete Story

 

Tibbals Elected County Mayor; Cross New Sheriff

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-05) Oneida Alderman Jeff Tibbals captured nearly 62% of the total vote to win the County Mayor’s race on Thursday, outpolling his nearest opponent nearly four to one.  Oneida Police Chief Mike Cross stave off five other opponents to become the next Sheriff of Scott County.  In all, six new members were seated on the Scott County Commission, along with one new member on both the Scott County and Oneida Special School District Boards of Education in Thursday’s County General and State Primary Election. Complete Story

 

Annual Auction Telethon To Benefit Local Rescue Squad

 

Oneida, TN (2010-08-03) The fifteenth annual Scott County Benefit Auction and Telethon will be held this Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the studio of WBNT Radio and Oneida Cable and Video Channel 4.  The event, which may be heard and seen live on both radio and television, will benefit the Scott County Rescue Squad. Complete Story

 

Scott County Earns Three-Star Certification

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-02) On Friday, July 30, 2010, Karen Brown, State of Tennessee Regional Economic Development Specialist, informed Scott County Mayor Rick Keeton and Stacey Kidd, Interim Executive Director of the Scott County Chamber of Commerce and Executive Secretary of the Scott County Industrial Development Board, that Scott County had achieved certification under the state’s Three-Star Program for Excellence in Economic Development. Scott County will be awarded the final certification at the annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development in Nashville on September 16, 2010 and September 17, 2010. Complete Story

 

Committee Seeks To Address Unemployment Issues

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-02) With Scott County maintaining the dubious distinction of having the highest unemployment rate in the State of Tennessee for the fourth consecutive month, the Community Development Committee recommended two resolutions to the full Commission to attempt to eliminate some barriers to job seekers. Complete Story

 

Scott County Farmers’ Market Growing Well

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-02) The Community Development Committee heard a presentation from members of the UT Extension Office, asking the Commission to sponsor and support the Scott County Farmer’s Market Monday night. Complete Story

 

Roberta Landfill Phase II Issued Solid Waste Permit

 

            Nashville, TN (2010-08-02) The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Solid Waste Management has given final approval for a solid waste disposal permit for Roberta Landfill Phase II.  The landfill cannot be constructed unless the applicant is also granted an Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit for the relocation of a perennial stream on the proposed landfill site. Complete Story

 

Over 4,000 Votes Cast Early

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-08-02) As Early Voting ends, more than 4,000 registered voters have already cast their ballots for the August 5, 2010 County General and Primary Election. Complete Story

 

County Asks Court To Reconsider Lewallen Judgment

 

Knoxville, TN (2010-07-28) An attorney representing Scott County has filed a motion for reconsideration in the federal Fair Labor and Standards Act lawsuit filed by a former Scott County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Deputy.  The officer’s attorney has filed a motion seeking court-ordered garnishment of County funds to satisfy the judgment. Complete Story

 

Kentucky Referendum Could Erode Winfield Tax Base

 

Winfield, TN (2010-07-27) A petition to place a beer sales referendum on the November ballot in McCreary County, KY could erode the sales tax base of the Town of Winfield.  Tavern owners in Winfield have asked for a liquor by the drink question on the November ballot. Complete Story

 

Oneida Man Charged In Knoxville Shooting

 

Knoxville, TN (2010-07-27) An Oneida man has been charged in connection with a weekend shooting at a Knoxville nightclub. Complete Story

 

Final Week Of Early Voting; More Than 2,000 Ballots Already Cast

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-26) As Early Voting enters it final week, more than 2,000 registered voters have already cast their ballots for the August 5, 2010 County General and Primary Election. Complete Story

 

Kentucky Pair Accused Of Stealing Copper From Winfield Business

 

Winfield, TN (2010-7-26) Two Kentucky men have been charged in connection with a daylight copper theft at a Winfield business.  The pair has also been charged with breaking into a Winfield home earlier in the day. Complete Story

 

Scott Jobless Rate 20.9 Percent In June

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-22) After a one-month decline, the unemployment rate in Scott County increased again in June, rising to nearly twenty-one percent.  For the fourth consecutive month, Scott County has had the highest jobless rate in the state. Complete Story

 

State Fire Marshal Receives Grant to Purchase Smoke Alarms

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-22) The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has received a $241,000 grant to fund a smoke alarm installation program, fire alarm training for staff and one-and-two family dwelling code training. Complete Story

 

Drug “Take Back” Event Saturday In Huntsville

 

Oneida, TN (2010-07-21) Do you have old, outdated medications in your medicine cabinet? Complete Story

 

TDEC Sponsored Twin Arches Hike July 31

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-21) The Department of Environment and Conservation’s Resource Management Division will host a guided Twin Arches Trail Hike at Big South Fork on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Complete Story

 

TennCare Awards Dental Benefits Contract

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-20) State officials announced today that Delta Dental was awarded the contract to serve as TennCare’s dental benefits manager (DBM).   The new contract will save the state an estimated $3.5 million in administrative costs over the three-year contract period. Complete Story

 

West Indicted In Child Abduction Case

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-19) Eight people were indicted last week by a Scott County Grand Jury, including a Scott County man accused of abducting his own children. Complete Story

 

County Finance Director To Retire

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-19) Scott County will be seeking a new Director of the Finance Department following the retirement of current Finance Director Keith Jeffers. His final day in office will be July 31, 2010. Complete Story

 

Commission Agrees To Help Pay For Dispatch Training

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-19) The Scott County Commission agreed to a proposal from the Scott County Emergency Communications District (E-911) Monday night, paving the way for dispatchers to receive training that would allow them to provide basic medical advice on emergency calls. Complete Story

 

Over 900 Cast Ballots In Opening Days Of Early Voting

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-19) After just three days of early voting, nearly 1000 persons have already cast their preference for the August 5, 2010 State Primary and County General Election.  Voting will continue through the end of the month. Complete Story

 

Scott County Man Charged With TennCare Fraud

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-19) A Scott County man is charged with TennCare fraud, accused of selling prescription drugs obtained through TennCare. Complete Story

 

371 Cast Ballots On The First Day Of Early Voting

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-16) Early voting in Scott County got off to a remarkable start on Friday with nearly 400 people casting their preference.  Early voting for the August 5, 2010 State Primary and County General Election will continue daily through the end of the month. Complete Story

 

Early Voting Underway

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-16) Beginning today, registered voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the August 5, 2010 State Primary and County General Election. Complete Story

 

June Unemployment Rate 10.1 Percent

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-15) Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for June was 10.1 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from the May rate of 10.4 percent. The June 2009 rate was 10.9 percent. The national unemployment rate for June 2010 was 9.5 percent, down 0.2 percentage point from the May rate of 9.7 percent. Complete Story

 

Another OPD Employee Going 10-7

 

Oneida, TN (2010-07-14) The Oneida Police Department will lose another valuable resource at the end of the month, as one of the department’s primary office employees has tendered her resignation. Complete Story

 

K-9 Deputy Awarded Overtime Pay In Federal Lawsuit

 

Knoxville, TN (2010-07-13) A U.S. District Judge has awarded a former Scott County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Deputy nearly $45,000 in damages for time the officer spent “off the clock” taking care of his canine partner. Complete Story

 

Scott County To Honor Volunteers

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-13) Nominations for the third Annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards are now being accepted within Scott County.  The awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteer that strive to improve their community through service. Complete Story

 

Oneida Man Charged With Felony Possession Of Marijuana

 

Oneida, TN (2010-07-11) An Oneida man is facing felony drug charges following his arrest last month. Complete Story

 

Oneida Youth Injured In Fall From Apartment Balcony

 

Oneida, TN (2010-07-11) A 13-year-old Oneida youth sustained serious injuries Sunday afternoon after falling nearly 18 feet from an apartment balcony. Complete Story

 

Tennessee Tax Free Weekend, August 6-8

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-07) The fifth annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, August 6, 2010 and continuing through Sunday, August 8, 2010. The Department of Revenue is reminding Tennessee shoppers that during these three days of savings, you can save almost 10 percent on tax-free clothing, school and art supplies and computer purchases. Complete Story

 

Rugby Bypass Approved

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-07) State Senator Ken Yager announced today that the State Route 52 Rugby Bypass project has been approved and is included in the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) three-year road construction program. Construction funding was appropriated by the General Assembly as part of the state budget adopted in June.  The three-year program will provide construction funding for the bypass that will extend from Brewstertown Road to the Scott County line. Complete Story

 

EMD Training Would Allow Dispatchers To Provide Basic Medical Advice

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-06) Under a proposed agreement between the County and the Scott County Emergency Communications District (E-911), Scott County dispatchers may soon receive the training necessary to have the skills to provide basic medical advice to callers seeking emergency medical assistance. Complete Story

 

Helenwood Woman One Of Nine Killed On Tennessee Highways Over Holiday Weekend

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-06) The Tennessee Department of Safety announced today that preliminary figures indicate nine people were killed in traffic crashes on Tennessee roadways during the 78-hour Fourth of July holiday period, which ran from 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2010 through 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2010.  A Helenwood woman fatally injured in a Monday morning accident on U.S. 27 was among those killed. Complete Story

 

New Hospital CEO Meets With Emergency Services Committee

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-06) After just over a month on the job, the newest Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saint Mary’s Medical Center of Scott County met with the Emergency Services Committee of the Scott County Commission for the first time Tuesday night. Complete Story

 

Oneida Man Accused Of Trying To Lure Youngster From Her Home

 

Oneida, TN (2010-07-05) An Oneida man is facing a felony charge following an alleged attempted kidnapping in west Oneida. Complete Story

 

Huntsville Woman Killed In Single Vehicle Crash

 

Oneida, TN (2010-07-05) A Huntsville woman perished in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 27 in north Oneida Monday morning. Complete Story

 

Two Airlifted Following July 4 Traffic Crash in Straight Fork

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-07-04) A Fourth of July traffic accident just off S.R. 63 injured two persons on Sunday, resulting in both being airlifted from near the scene to a Knoxville hospital. Complete Story

 

Tenncare Receives Federal Approval For Hospital Assessment Fee

 

Nashville, TN (2010-07-01) TennCare announced today that federal officials have approved Tennessee’s proposal to draw federal matching dollars in association with a new hospital assessment fee.  As a result, TennCare will avoid benefit changes for enrollees and reductions in provider reimbursement rates that would have otherwise been required this year.  The assessment fee was approved by the General Assembly in May. Complete Story

 

National Coal Announces Construction Of New Mine

 

Knoxville, TN (2010-07-01) National Coal Corporation has announced the beginning of construction on a new mine, which when fully operational is anticipated to add about 40,000 tons per month, or 480,000 tons per year to the Company’s production. Given the high quality coal of this block of reserves, sales will be targeted to the specialty coal market. Complete Story

 

Burchfield Elementary School Receives Arts Grant

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-30) State Senator Ken Yager (R-Harriman) and Representative Les Winningham (D-Huntsville) announced today that Burchfield Elementary School would receive $3,700 in grant money from the Tennessee Arts Commission.   The grant was awarded through the Commission’s Art Education / Artist in Residence category. Complete Story

 

Amended Flagging Regulation Requires Strobe Light On Certain Commercial Vehicles

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-30) The Tennessee Highway Patrol will add to its list of safety measures to enforce when an amended state law on lighting regulations for commercial motor vehicles takes effect on July 1, 2010. The amendment, adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly, comes as a result of numerous close calls and serious injuries. Complete Story

 

THP Plans July 4th Weekend Crackdown on Drunk Drivers

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-30) The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced today that State Troopers would be out in full force during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, cracking down on drunk drivers with an aggressive Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest enforcement blitz.  To ensure motorists are obeying the law, the THP will conduct sobriety and driver license checkpoints across the state in an effort to reduce fatalities and serious injury crashes.  The 2010 July 4th, 78-hour Holiday period begins at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2010 and will end at 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2010. Complete Story

 

Driver Injured In Single Vehicle Crash

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-28) The driver of a northbound passenger car sustained minor injuries in a single vehicle traffic crash on U.S. 27 Monday evening. Complete Story

 

Fireman’s Fourth Celebration Two-Day Affair

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-28) Since the fourth of July falls on Sunday, the annual Fireman’s Fourth of July Celebration in Huntsville will be a two-day event. Complete Story

 

Lincoln Davis To Hold Scott County Public Meeting

 

Washington, D.C. (2010-06-28) U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis will be hosting a public meeting in Scott County on Thursday, July 8, 2010. He will be here to listen and to discuss issues with people he represents. Complete Story

 

Interagency Collaboration Nabs Burglary Suspects

 

Winfield, TN (2010-06-25) Interagency collaboration between local law enforcement officers resulted in the capture of three burglary suspects early Friday morning.

            Over the last few months, local law enforcement agencies have been seeing an alarming increase in thefts and burglaries across the county.  Last Thursday, four home burglaries were perpetrated over the course of about twelve hours.  While the crimes were committed in several jurisdictions, local law enforcement officers set aside differences and worked together to nab three people accused of breaking into homes in the Oneida and Winfield communities. Complete Story

 

U.S. Prison Employee Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-24) An employee of the U.S. Penitentiary in McCreary County has been arrested in Scott County on domestic violence charges, and has been accused of assaulting his arresting officers. Complete Story

 

Scott County #1 In Jobless Residents

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-24) Based on percentage of employed and unemployed workers, Scott County again has the highest jobless rate per capita of any county in the State of Tennessee.  While the rate is still high, it did dip slightly in May. Complete Story

 

Energy Efficient School Grant For Oneida Special Schools

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-23) State Senator Ken Yager (R-Harriman) and Representative Les Winningham (D-Oneida) announced today that the Oneida Special School District has been awarded $27,840 in grant incentive funds from Tennessee's Energy Efficient Schools Initiative.  The funds will be used to install energy efficient lighting at the Oneida Middle and High Schools. Complete Story

 

County Seeking Consultant To Assist In Locating New Hospital Operator

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-21) The Scott County Commission unanimously accepted the recommendation of the Community Development Committee Monday night to publish a Request For Proposal (RFP) to seek professional hospital consulting firms to assist in the search for a new hospital operator. Complete Story

 

Commission Ratifies Appointees To 911 Board

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-21) After two months of controversy over appointments to the Emergency Communications District (E-911) Board of Directors, the Scott County Commission has approved a resolution reappointing three members to four-year terms. Complete Story

 

Traffic Death of Helenwood Man Under Investigation

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-21) The Oneida Police Department is investigation a Sunday morning traffic accident on south Alberta Street in Oneida, a crash that resulted in the death of a Helenwood man. Complete Story

 

Kentucky Fugitive Arrested In Oneida

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-21) A man wanted on drug charges in Kentucky has been arrested in Oneida. Complete Story

 

Oneida Woman Charged In Connection With Laundromat Break-In

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-21) An Oneida woman has been charged with a weekend break-in at an Oneida Laundromat. Complete Story

 

May Unemployment Rate 10.4 Percent

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-17) Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for May was 10.4 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the April rate of 10.5 percent. The May 2009 rate was 10.7 percent. The national unemployment rate for May 2010 was 9.7 percent, down 0.2 percentage point from the April rate of 9.9 percent. Complete Story

 

New CEO Looking Forward To Challenge

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-17) With every end, comes a new beginning…such is the tumultuous history of the Scott County Hospital.  While Mercy Healthcare, the current operators of St. Mary’s Medical Center of Scott County (formerly Scott County Hospital) has notified the County of its intent to terminate its lease in two years, a new face has stepped into the lead management role at the local facility. Complete Story

 

TDOS Reminds Motorists:  Never Leave Children Unattended In A Vehicle

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-17) With above average temperatures this June, the ‘dog days of summer’ are certainly looming on the state of Tennessee.  As the heat becomes a factor, the Tennessee Department of Safety would like to remind motorists to never leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle, which can be a dangerous and sometimes deadly offense. Complete Story

 

Scott County Man Charged With TennCare Fraud

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-15) A Scott County man is charged with TennCare fraud for selling prescription drugs that had been purchased using TennCare benefits. Complete Story

 

Miller Energy Resources' CEO Rings Closing Bell At NASDAQ

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-14) On Monday afternoon (June 14, 2010), Miller Petroleum, Inc. dba Miller Energy Resources’ CEO Scott M. Boruff presided over the closing bell ceremony at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York's Time Square in recognition of Miller's recent listing on the NASDAQ Global Market. Miller Energy Resources' founder and Chairman, Deloy Miller, as well as much of Miller's management team were on hand for the ceremony. Complete Story

 

Fugitive from Justice Captured in Scott County

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-14) A Knoxville man wanted on theft charges in two states was arrested in Scott County over the weekend.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010, Scott County Sheriff’s Department Drug Agent Kris Lewallen detained Sytanya Darren Fells of Knoxville following a traffic stop on Baker Highway in Huntsville.  Fells was a wanted felon.

Upon checking the criminal history on both occupants, authorities learned that Fells was a wanted in Florida on felony grand larceny charges and in Knox County on several felony theft charges.

Lewallen, with the assistance of Sgt. Wesley Byrge, took Fells into custody without incident.  He was transported to the Scott County Justice Center, and later extradicted.

 

Bonnaroo Bound Couple Detained On Drug Charges

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-11) A Louisiana couple reportedly headed to the Bonnaroo Music Festival in middle Tennessee was detained Friday morning in Oneida on drug charges.  As result of the bust, local authorities discovered a new drug that has been making it way toward the eastern United States, a synthetic form of marijuana that is currently legal in Tennessee. Complete Story

 

Historic Rugby To Present World Premiere of “Emmy & Granny” History Play

 

Rugby, TN (2010-06-14) An authentic and dramatic look at life in 1880s Rugby, Tennessee, is in store at the world premiere of the new play EMMY & GRANNY: The Hughes Women at Uffington House 1881-1887. Complete Story

 

238 Participate In Free Fishing Day Event At Oneida City Park

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-12) The Town of Oneida, in conjunction with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, held its 15th Annual Free Fishing Day Fishing Tournament at the Oneida City Park on Saturday.  The event drew 238 anglers, ages 3 to 15. Complete Story

 

Scott County Firms Chosen For Well Plugging and Mine Closure Projects in Big South Fork NRRA

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-11) Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is proceeding with oil and gas well plugging and mine closure projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  These projects will improve safety conditions for visitors and protect natural resources in the park.  Two Scott County firms have been selected to perform the work. Complete Story

 

Parks and Recreation Grants Available to Local Communities

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-10) The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is now accepting applications for Local Parks and Recreation Fund grants to help communities create and expand parks and recreation services.  The department is contacting local communities about the grant availability, and will host a workshop on June 30 to help communities understand the application process.  The application deadline is August 13, 2010. Complete Story

 

Second Elk Hunt Winners To Be Announced At June TWRA Commission Meeting

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-10) The four winners selected to participate in Tennessee’s second managed elk hunt will be announced during the June meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission, which will be on June 16, 2010. Complete Story

 

Dads Encouraged to Celebrate Father's Day by Quitting Tobacco Use

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-10) Father’s Day is a wonderful time for men to celebrate the role they play in influencing the choices children in their lives make. One of these choices is tobacco use. Complete Story

 

Bredesen Proclamation Raises Awareness Of Elder Abuse

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-10) Nearly 9,500 reports of adult abuse, neglect and/or financial exploitation were reported last year to the Tennessee Department of Human Services’ Adult Protective Services (APS) unit.  The number of reports has grown 23 percent in just five years. Complete Story

 

Committee Recommends Hiring Consultant To Aid In Hospital Operator Search

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-07) With Mercy Health Partners officially notifying the County of its intent to terminate its operational lease of the Scott County Hospital in 2012, the Community Development Committee Monday night voted to recommend to the full Commission that the county legislative body hire a consulting firm to help them in the search for a new operator for the medical facility. Complete Story

 

Committee Votes To Recommend Ellis Receive Sheriff’s Pay

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-07) The Intergovernmental Committee has agreed to recommend to the Scott County Commission that Chief Deputy Bobby Ellis, who has been Acting Sheriff since Sheriff Anthony Lay resigned in May, receive the Sheriff’s salary until the end of the current term. Complete Story

 

Funding For Rural Troopers Included In State Budget

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-07) Earlier this year, Department of Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell proposed eliminating funding for State Trooper in rural areas, a budget cutting measure that could have left 13 small rural counties, including Scott, without coverage from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.  In the final budget passed last week, funding for rural troopers was included, meaning coverage for Scott County will continue; however, THP District One Troop C out of the Knoxville remains largely understaffed. Complete Story

 

Oneida Free Fishing Day June 12

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-06) The Town of Oneida will host its 15th annual Free Fishing Day at the Oneida City Park on Saturday, June 12, 2010.  The event will be held in conjunction with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and local businesses. Complete Story

 

Interpretative Programs Saturday At BSF NRRA

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-06) The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host a day and evening programs during the month of June and throughout the summer in both the Tennessee and Kentucky areas of the park.  Park rangers and volunteers will present a wide variety of program topics at Bandy Creek Visitor Center, Bandy Creek Campground, Blue Heron Mining Community and Blue Heron Campground.  Evening programs typically are about one hour. Complete Story

 

Big South Fork Interpretative Programs Set For June 5

 

Oneida, TN (2010-06-04) The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host a day and evening programs during the month of June and throughout the summer in both the Tennessee and Kentucky areas of the park.  Park rangers and volunteers will present a wide variety of program topics at Bandy Creek Visitor Center, Bandy Creek Campground, Blue Heron Mining Community and Blue Heron Campground.  Evening programs typically are about one hour. Complete Story

             

West Surrenders To Authorities

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-01) The man accused of forcing his ex-girlfriend off the road and abducting the couple’s two young children has turned himself in to local authorities. Complete Story

 

Local Fatality 1 of 7 In State Over Memorial Day Weekend

 

Nashville, TN (2010-06-01) Preliminary figures from the Tennessee Department of Safety show seven people were killed in traffic crashes on Tennessee roadways during the 78-hour Memorial Day holiday period, including a Scott County woman.  A year ago, 16 people died on Tennessee highway, while 13 people were killed in 2008. Complete Story

 

Maryville Photographer Donates Panoramic Prints To Local Visitors Center

 

Huntsville, TN (2010-06-01) On Friday May 28th, 2010 as the roads were all a buzz over the big events scheduled in Scott County for Memorial Day weekend, the Scott County Visitors Center and The Friends of the Big South Fork received an amazing gift, a set of photographs of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Complete Story 

August 2010

 

2010-08-30 Liquor By The Drink On November Ballot; Constable Vacancy To Be Filled By Voters

2010-08-30 Tennessee Highway Patrol Accepting Applications for Troopers

2010-08-28 Stephens Crowned As 50th Anniversary Miss Scott County

2010-08-26 West Crowned Miss Pre-Teen At Scott County Fair

2010-08-25 $3.8 million in Litter Grants Awarded To Tennessee Counties; $29,237 Earmarked For Scott

2010-08-24 Smith Crowned Little Miss Junior

2010-08-24 911 Board Releases $2.2 Million For Dispatcher Training

2010-08-24 Tennessee's Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Open

2010-08-24 Commissioner Fyke To Dedicate New Feature at Rugby State Natural Area August 27

2010-08-23 Sims Crowned Little Miss FOF

2010-08-19 Laxton Appointed New Chief Of Police

2010-08-19 Candidate Field Set For Town of Winfield Election

2010-08-19 July Unemployment Rate 9.8 Percent

2010-08-16 Fair Association To Honor Boyatt

2010-08-16 County Employees To Keep Unused Vacation Time

2010-08-16 Commission Honors 55th Scott County Eagle Scout

2010-08-13 Lewallen’s Attorney Seeking More Than $60,000 In Legal Fees

2010-08-13 18th Annual Storytelling Event Scheduled For September 18

2010-08-09 Auction Raises Over $24,000 For The Scott County Rescue Squad

2010-08-09 THP Gears Up For Back To School Enforcement

2010-08-05 Tibbals Elected County Mayor; Cross New Sheriff

2010-08-03 Annual Auction Telethon To Benefit Local Rescue Squad

2010-08-02 Scott County Earns Three-Star Certification

2010-08-02 Committee Seeks To Address Unemployment Issues

2010-08-02 Scott County Farmers’ Market Growing Well

2010-08-02 Roberta Landfill Phase II Issued Solid Waste Permit

2010-08-02 Over 4,000 Votes Cast Early

  

July 2010

 

2010-07-28 County Asks Court To Reconsider Lewallen Judgment

2010-07-27 Kentucky Referendum Could Erode Winfield Tax Base

2010-07-27 Oneida Man Charged In Knoxville Shooting

2010-07-26 Final Week Of Early Voting; More Than 2,000 Ballots Already Cast

2010-07-26 Kentucky Pair Accused Of Stealing Copper From Winfield Business

2010-07-22 Scott Jobless Rate 20.9 Percent In June

2010-07-22 State Fire Marshal Receives Grant to Purchase Smoke Alarms

2010-07-21 Drug “Take Back” Event Saturday In Huntsville

2010-07-21 TDEC Sponsored Twin Arches Hike July 31

2010-07-20 TennCare Awards Dental Benefits Contract

2010-07-19 West Indicated In Child Abduction Case

2010-07-19 County Finance Director To Retire

2010-07-19 Commission Agrees To Help Pay For Dispatch Training

2010-07-19 Over 900 Cast Ballots In Opening Days Of Early Voting

2010-07-19 Scott County Man Charged With TennCare Fraud

2010-07-16 371 Cast Ballots On The First Day Of Early Voting

2010-07-15 Early Voting Underway

2010-07-15 June Unemployment Rate 10.1 Percent 

2010-07-14 Another OPD Employee Going 10-7

2010-07-13 K-9 Deputy Awarded Overtime Pay In Federal Lawsuit

2010-07-13 Scott County To Honor Volunteers

2010-07-11 Oneida Man Charged With Felony Possession Of Marijuana

2010-07-11 Oneida Youth Injured In Fall From Apartment Balcony

2010-07-07 Tennessee Tax Free Weekend, August 6-8

2010-07-07 Rugby Bypass Approved

2010-07-06 EMD Training Would Allow Dispatchers To Provide Basic Medical Advice

2010-07-06 Helenwood Woman One Of Nine Killed On Tennessee Highways Over Holiday Weekend

2010-07-06 New Hospital CEO Meets With Emergency Services Committee

2010-07-05 Oneida Man Accused Of Trying To Lure Youngster From Her Home

2010-07-05 Huntsville Woman Killed In Single Vehicle Crash

2010-07-05 Two Airlifted Following July 4 Traffic Crash in Straight Fork

2010-07-01 Tenncare Receives Federal Approval For Hospital Assessment Fee

2010-07-01 National Coal Announces Construction Of New Mine

 

June 2010

 

2010-06-30 Burchfield Elementary School Receives Arts Grant

2010-06-30 Amended Flagging Regulation Requires Strobe Light On Certain Commercial Vehicles

2010-06-30 THP Plans July 4th Weekend Crackdown on Drunk Drivers

2010-06-28 Driver Injured In Single Vehicle Crash

2010-06-28 Fireman’s Fourth Celebration Two-Day Affair

2010-06-28 Lincoln Davis To Hold Scott County Public Meeting

2010-06-25 Interagency Collaboration Nabs Burglary Suspects

2010-06-24 U.S. Prison Employee Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

2010-06-24 Scott County #1 In Jobless Residents

2010-06-23 Energy Efficient School Grant For Oneida Special Schools

2010-06-21 County Seeking Consultant To Assist In Locating New Hospital Operator

2010-06-21 Commission Ratifies Appointees To 911 Board

2010-06-21 Traffic Death of Helenwood Man Under Investigation

2010-06-21 Kentucky Fugitive Arrested In Oneida

2010-06-21 Oneida Woman Charged In Connection With Laundromat Break-In

2010-06-17 May Unemployment Rate 10.4 Percent

2010-06-17 New CEO Looking Forward To Challenge

2010-06-16 TDOS Reminds Motorists:  Never Leave Children Unattended In A Vehicle

2010-06-15 Scott County Man Charged With TennCare Fraud

2010-06-14 Miller Energy Resources' CEO Rings Closing Bell At NASDAQ

2010-06-14 Fugitive from Justice Captured in Scott County

2010-06-14 Bonnaroo Bound Couple Detained On Drug Charges

2010-06-14 Historic Rugby To Present World Premiere of “Emmy & Granny” History Play

2010-06-12 238 Participate In Free Fishing Day Event At Oneida City Park

2010-06-11 Scott County Firms Chosen For Well Plugging and Mine Closure Projects in Big South Fork NRRA

2010-06-10 Parks and Recreation Grants Available to Local Communities

2010-06-10 Second Elk Hunt Winners To Be Announced At June TWRA Commission Meeting

2010-06-10 Dads Encouraged to Celebrate Father's Day by Quitting Tobacco Use

2010-06-10 Bredesen Proclamation Raises Awareness Of Elder Abuse

2010-06-07 Committee Recommends Hiring Consultant To Aid In Hospital Operator Search

May 2010

 

2010-05-31 Pioneer Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On SR465

2010-05-31 Children Safe; Father Still On The Run

2010-05-28 SHS Junior Ashley Lowe Finishes Third In State Track Meet

2010-05-28 County Schools Received Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Funding

2010-05-27 Scott Jobless Rate Tops 20%; Remains Highest In State

2010-05-26 8th Annual Jim Barna Memorial Golf Tournament June 4-5

2010-05-26 Road Construction Won't Delay Memorial Day Travelers

2010-05-25 Big South Fork NRRA Announces Memorial Weekend Interpretive Programs

2010-05-24 Mercy Gives Notice Of Pending Lease Termination

2010-05-21 House Dedication and Hoedown Planned For 3,000 Habitat Home

2010-05-21 THP Joins Click It Or Ticket 2010 To Reduce Traffic Crash Deaths

2010-05-20 Ward Resigns; Vacancies Remain Unfilled

2010-05-20 State Unemployment Rate 10.5 Percent In April

2010-05-19 Annual Relay For Life Saturday In Oneida

2010-05-19 Winningham Introduces Resolution To Form ATV Study Committee

2010-05-17 Urban Growth Boundary Amendments Rejected

2010-05-17 Art And Essay Winners Honored

2010-05-16 Whisnant Pleads Guilty To Johnson Murder

2010-05-16 Meth Lab Dumps Found Near Norma Bridge

2010-05-14 Former Helenwood Resident Killed In Knoxville Accident

2010-05-13 Retiring Teachers Honored

2010-05-12 Pair Arrested On Home Burglary Charges

2010-05-12 68 Indicted On County Drug Charges

2010-05-11 Johnson’s Remains Found Near Chitwood Mountain

2010-05-10 Two Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash In Burchfield School Zone

2010-05-10 Three Scott Countians Charged With TennCare Drug Fraud

2010-05-10 Free Concert Friday At Boys and Girls Club

2010-05-07 Oneida PD Rounds Up Drug Suspects

2010-05-06 Scott County Grand Jury Returns 69 Indictments

2010-05-06 Standoff Ends In Suspect Shooting Himself

2010-05-06 Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Traffic Crash In Robbins

2010-05-06 Mayor Of Winfield Indicted On Sales Tax Evasion Charges

2010-05-05 Drug Round-Up Underway

2010-05-03 Sheriff Asks For Support For Law Enforcement In Farewell Speech

   

April 2010

 

2010-04-30 Anti-Drug Coalition Meeting May 4 In Huntsville

2010-04-29 One Killed; One Critical In Oneida Traffic Crash

2010-04-29 Letter Carriers’ Food Drive May 8

2010-04-29 Census Takers To Begin Home Visits

2010-04-28 HTC Scholarship Winners Announced

2010-04-27 Sheriff Lay Resigns To Take U.S. Marshals Job

2010-04-27 Representative Davis Awarded Spirit of Enterprise Award

2010-04-23 Scott County Records Highest Unemployment Rate In State

2010-04-21 Senator Yager And Representative Winningham Announce Energy Efficiency Block Grants For Scott County

2010-04-19 Commission Approves Counter Offer To Mercy Health

2010-04-19 Free HAZWOPER Training For Dislocated Workers At RSCC’s Scott County Campus

2010-04-15 March Unemployment Rate 10.6 Percent

2010-04-15 Citizens Gas Awarded $4.75 Million USDA Loan

2010-04-15 Trio Face Drug Charges Following Traffic Stops

2010-04-15 Support Local Growers, Save Local Jobs and Stay Healthy

2010-04-14 Brooks Removed From August Ballot

2010-04-14 Few Findings Found In Annual County Audit

2010-04-14 Beware Of Health Care Scams Related To Insurance Reform

2010-04-13 Morgan County Murder Suspect Former Scott County Employee

2010-04-12 Burress Perjury Case Delayed

2010-04-08 Tenure Teachers Approved; Volunteers Recognized

2010-04-08 Governor Bredesen Announces Job Creation Plan For Scott County

2010-04-07 Tennessee Technology Center Job Fair April 15

2010-04-07 Inmate Phone Cards and Commissary Accounts Now Available 24/7 At Scott County Jail

2010-04-07 JustChoice Lending And Appalachia Housing Target $25 Million To Homebuyers

2010-04-07 Wildflower Ride at Big South Fork

2010-04-05 Committee Approves Donations

2010-04-01 Candidate List Set For August Election

   

March 2010

 

2010-03-31 TDOT Halts Interstate Construction for Easter Holiday

2010-03-30 57 Indicted By Grand Jury; 42 Remain Sealed

2010-03-30 Commissioners Meet With Mercy Health

2010-03-30 Huntsville Man Arrested In KY Cold Case Murder

2010-03-30 Tennessee Wins Race to the Top Grant; Local Schools To Receive Small Percentage of Funding

2010-03-29 New 511 System Offers New Options for Motorists

2010-03-29 Tennessee Approves New Childhood Immunization Requirements

2010-03-29 2010 Census Important To County’s Future

2010-03-26 Annual County Clean Up Dedicated In Smith’s Honor

2010-03-26 District Races Shape Up For August Election

2010-03-25 Tennessee Marks One Million Online Driver License Renewals

2010-03-24 Anderson County Couple Arrested On Theft Charges

2010-03-23 Burn Permits Required Through May 15

2010-03-23 Local Flu Activity Prompts Reminder to Get Vaccinated

2010-03-23 Take 10: Fill Out Your Census Form

2010-03-23 Prescribed Fires to Begin in Big South Fork NRRA

2010-03-19 State Certification Requirements Eliminate Candidates

2010-03-18 Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground On 3000th House

2010-03-18 Appalachian Regional Commission Donation Funds Books Appalachian Children

2010-03-15 Commission Gives Okay To Recycling Center; State Approval Pending

2010-03-15 Spring Planting Festival At Big South Fork To Be Held April 24

2010-03-15 THP Advice: Don’t Depend On Dumb Luck This St. Patrick’s Day

2010-03-12 Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries, As You Spring Forward

2010-03-11 Scott Jobless Rate Up 0.4 Percent In January

2010-03-11 Bill Seeks To Curb Illegal Drug Activity From Out-Of-State “Pill Mills”

2010-03-09 New Study Suggests Pre-K Has Real But Limited Benefits

2010-03-08 School Breakfast Week March 8 - 12

2010-03-08 Residents Speak Out Against Landfill Permit Application

2010-03-08 Oneida Pair Charged In Connection With Pine Hill Burglary

2010-03-08 Second Jobs Provide Extra Income In Tough Times

2010-03-08 Federal Farm Assistance Announced

2010-03-04 Tennessee Named Finalist In Race To The Top Competition

2010-03-04 President Extends Unemployment Insurance Deadline

2010-03-04 January Unemployment Rate 10.7 Percent

2010-03-03 4th Annual Penguin Plunge Saturday At Oneida City Park

2010-03-03 Scott High Evacuated For Bomb Threat

2010-03-02 Missing Northern KY Man Found In Oneida

2010-03-02 First Lady Andrea Conte To Lead Walks For Child Advocacy Centers

2010-03-02 Congressman Lincoln Davis Honored with Award from Development District Association of Appalachia

2010-03-01 Disdain Over Urban Growth Boundary Amendments Expressed

2010-03-01 Ambulance Service Warns Of TennCare Cuts; Committee Begins Process To Build Ambulance Building

2010-03-01 Commission Continues To Explore Job Creation

2010-03-01 March Final Month To Qualify For August Election    

 

February 2010

 

2010-02-25 No Environmental Impact Expected From BSF Oil and Gas Well Plugging and Reclamation Project

2010-02-24 Tennessee District Attorneys Launch New Statewide Teen Pregnancy Awareness Campaign

2010-02-22 Dislocated Worker Training Available Locally

2010-02-22 Second Hearing On Roberta Landfill Phase II Permit Scheduled

2010-02-22 Y-12 To Hold Two-Day Forum To Recruit Suppliers For UPF Project

2010-02-22 TennCare Officials Move Quickly to Correct Problem Created by Mailing Error

2010-02-19 Severe Weather Awareness Week Kicks Off February 21

2010-02-16 Commission Seeks Job Assistance From Governor

2010-02-16 Commission Passes Land Purchase Guidelines

2010-02-16 Tire Recycling Business Stalled By State

2010-02-12 Sheriff’s Race Heating Up; Countywide Incumbents Return Petitions

2010-02-09 Public Hearing On Water Quality Permit February 9 For New Roberta Application

2010-02-09 Big South Fork NRRA Subject To Kentucky And Tennessee Firearms Laws

2010-02-08 Heavy Rains Close Popular Trail at Frozen Head State Park

2010-02-08 Compliance Check Finds Businesses Key To Preventing Underage Drinking

2010-02-08 State’s Ground Water Protection Division Announces Online Application and Payment Capabilities

2010-02-05 Oneida Schools Amend Calendar Because Of Snow Closures

2010-02-05 Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk This Super Bowl Sunday

2010-02-05 AARP Tax Aide Offers Extra Location

2010-02-05 Tips On Home Solicitation Sales And The 3-Day Cooling Off Period

2010-02-04 Armstrong Flooring Idling Part Of Oneida Operation; 260 To Lose Jobs

2010-02-04 Comptroller’s Office Makes County Financial Information Available Online

2010-02-03 Appalachian Regional Commission Awards Grants For Tourism Development

2010-02-02 Oneida Pageant Winner Raising Money for St. Jude’s Hospital

2010-02-01 Tire Recycling Business Seeks To Relocate To Scott County

2010-02-01 Bill Introduced To State House And Senate To Develop And Promote Adventure Tourism in Tennessee

 

    

January 2010

     

2010-01-29 Eight More Pickup Paper For August Election; Seven More Return Them

2010-01-28 Scott Unemployment Rate Remains Third Highest In State

2010-01-28 Local Citizens Form Coalition To Combat Drug and Alcohol Abuse

2010-01-28 Yager Offers Students Opportunity to Learn About Government First-Hand as Senate Page

2010-01-27 Local Residents Target Of Grant Fraud Scam

2010-01-27 Highland Telephone To Award Scholarships Again For the 2009-2010 School Year

2010-01-26 State Appellate Court Upholds Ruling Regarding Insurance Claim In Yancey Case

2010-01-25 S.T.A.N.D. Hosts Anti-Drug Coalition Meeting

2010-01-25 Jeffers / Newport Graduate Police Academy

2010-01-22 Candidate Field For Sheriff’s Race Up To Seven

2010-01-21 Oneida Fiscally Sound; Fire Department Activity Down

2010-01-21 December Unemployment Rate Climbs to 10.9 Percent

2010-01-21 Teach Tennessee Expands in 2010

2010-01-21 Scott Health Department Offers H1N1 Vaccine Clinic

2010-01-20 AARP Tax Aide Location To Open In Scott County

2010-01-20 Tennessee Tourism Releases 2010 Vacation Guide

2010-01-19 PEC Power Outage Planned

2010-01-16 GA Gas Explosion Kills Former Oneida Resident

2010-01-16 Déjà Vu All Over Again; County Basketball Tournament Ends Again In Rebel Sweep

2010-01-15 Thirty-Three Pickup Petitions For County Offices; Six Returned

2010-01-14 Oneida Couple Files Lawsuit Seeking Return of Confiscated Goods

2010-01-14 Winfield Man Files Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit Against Sheriff’s Department

2010-01-14 State Senate Approves Bill To Delay Law Requiring Purchase Of “Paper Trail” Voting Machines

2010-01-13 Alum Ford Campground Temporarily Closed for Construction

2010-01-13 THP Continues to Use Enforcement Campaigns to Improve Safety

2010-01-11 Bids Accepted For Ambulance Remounts

2010-01-11 Scott Health Department Offers H1N1 Vaccine Clinic

2010-01-11 Lowe Enters Plea On Meth Charges

2010-01-11 Walker Indicted On New Charges; 12 Others Indicted

2010-01-08 Twenty-Four Pickup Qualifying Petitions; Four Already Returned

2010-01-08 Federal K-9 Suit Postponed Until April

2010-01-08 Local Health Department Offering H1N1 Daily

2010-01-08 Special Session On Education To Convene On Tuesday

2010-01-08 Tennesseans Reminded To Practice Common Sense Safety During Extreme Cold Weather

2010-01-06 Helenwood Man Arrested On Drug Charges

2010-01-04 Mercy Health Seeks Hospital Lease Amendment

2010-01-04 Traffic Fatalities Decline Over Holiday Weekends

                    

 

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