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The hanging that created an uproar

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

11 hrs ago • Ben Garrett

Teen indicted in shooting death of Scott High student

HUNTSVILLE | A Scott County grand jury has indicted a 19-year-old in the death of Scott High student Gage King, 16, which occurred in April.

Jun 12 • Ben Garrett

Fire destroys home in Strawberry Flats area

Plus: Lee's Chicken to close, severe weather possible Friday

Jun 11 • Ben Garrett

Week #13: Gentlemen's Swimming Hole

We've reached the next-to-last hike of the Spring Hiking Challenge

Jun 11 • Ben Garrett

Threads of Life: Regina Allen was a long-time employee of First National Bank

In Remembance Of: Regina Allen, Katrina Bertram, Anna Fairchild, Nathan Hill, Faye McDonald,

Jun 10 • Ben Garrett

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken set to close

Opened in 1983, Lee's is Oneida's oldest fast food restaurant

Jun 10 • Ben Garrett

The short life of prominent attorney H. Clay James

He was one of Scott County's brightest attorneys at the turn of the century. Then his life was snuffed out at a young age by illness.

Jun 9 • Ben Garrett

Fatal ATV accident near Smokey Junction

A Sunday night ATV accident claimed a life in the Smokey Junction area

Jun 8 • Ben Garrett

Flooding is possible Monday, Weather Service says

A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Tennessee beginning Monday morning and continuing throughout the day

Jun 8 • Ben Garrett

Chickens of July: The murder of William N. Parrot

A tragedy in 1901 launched two very successful careers: A nationally-renowned shoe brand, and Oneida's chief architect, H.C. Cooper

Jun 5 • Ben Garrett

Scott County proposes budget for new fiscal year

Scott County's fiscal year 2026-2027 budget includes no new taxes. Plus, drought conditions scale back slightly in Scott County.

Jun 4 • Ben Garrett

Week 12: John Litton Farm

John Litton Farm

Jun 4 • Ben Garrett

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