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The field is set for the 2026 election in Scott County

Good Thursday evening!

22 hrs ago • Ben Garrett

Threads of Life: Longtime broadcaster and amateur radio operator

In Remembrance Of: Wilma Claxton, Charles Condie, Ida Day, Eva Garrett, Anthony King, Virginia Law, Stanley Lay, Johnny Overton, and Donna Smith

Feb 18

Frank Hughett: Scott County's ninth sheriff

On third assassination attempt, Frank Hughett died in an ambush

Feb 17 • Ben Garrett

Scott County launches search for new director of schools

Good Monday morning!

Feb 16 • Ben Garrett

Murders in the Heartland: A family feud

You’re reading Friday Features, a weekly newsletter containing the Independent Herald’s feature stories — that is, stories that aren’t necessarily…

Feb 14 • Ben Garrett

One week: A look at where election qualifying stands as it enters its final week

Plus: First lawsuit filed in landfill battle, and an update on the O&W Road and Niggs Creek Road bridge projects

Feb 12 • Ben Garrett

Threads of Life: A proud grandmother who loved making candy with her sisters

In Remembrance Of: Neva June West and Kern Lowe

Feb 11

The 1915 Winona train wreck

You’re reading “Echoes in Time,” a weekly newsletter by the Independent Herald that focuses on stories of years gone by in order to paint a portrait of…

Feb 10 • Ben Garrett

Scott County's unemployment rate drops half a point

Plus: Six wrestlers qualify for substate

Feb 9 • Ben Garrett

Basketball Round-Up: Wyatt Lloyd, Ben Gilbert have career games

Tired of heel pain?

Feb 8 • Ben Garrett

Former Scott County EMA director indicted by grand jury

HUNTSVILLE | A former director of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency was indicted by a Scott County grand jury on Wednesday.

Feb 6 • Ben Garrett

Duncan pleads guilty to wife's murder, will serve 55 years in prison

Plus: Sheriff's race officially grows, while Road Superintendent's race shrinks, and students named to dean's list at ETSU

Feb 5 • Ben Garrett

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