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Honor rolls announced at county schools

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18 hrs ago • Ben Garrett

Historical Context: The Massacre of Yahoo Falls

Editor’s Note: Each hike of the Spring Hiking Challenge includes a segment documenting its “historical context.” This story provides further insight on…

Apr 2 • Ben Garrett

Landfill bill fails in House committee

Plus: Fleischmann secured $750,000 for new UTMC clinic in Oneida, and director of schools search moves forward

Apr 2 • Ben Garrett

Hike #3: Yahoo Falls

This week, we’ll make a short drive to the northern end of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, visiting the beautiful Yahoo Falls near…

Apr 1 • Ben Garrett

Threads of Life: Great-grandmother was known for her chicken 'n dumplings and homemade biscuits

In Remembrance Of: Dean Honeycutt, Jimmy Lloyd, Christopher Martin, and Freddie Wilson

Apr 1

March 2026

Thirty-two people have served as Scott County School Superintendent

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…

Mar 31 • Ben Garrett

Landfill legislation fails in House committee

NASHVILLE | Legislation intended to stop the Roberta Phase II landfill project in Scott County has failed to clear a committee in the Tennessee House of…

Mar 31 • Ben Garrett

Fleischmann secured $750k for new UTMC Oneida clinic

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, R-Chattanooga, secured $750,000 in federal funding to help make University of Tennessee Medical Center's new specialty…

Mar 31 • Ben Garrett

Two prime commercial lots on the market in Scott County

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Mar 30 • Ben Garrett

Murders in the Heartland: Assassination of the Preacher Sheriff

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

Mar 27 • Ben Garrett

Threads of Life: Long-term taxidermist, retired educator, former banker, and many more

In Remembrance Of: George Byrd, Rose Chitwood, Thelma Claxton, Jane Dobbs, Jann Lewis, Sarah Myers, Gerald Pike, Mary Stanfill, Faye Strunk, Debra…

Mar 27

Construction updates: Major projects move forward

Plus: Landfill bill delayed in House of Representatives, TBI investigates death of Stanley Creek man, and BSF searches for sign thief

Mar 26 • Ben Garrett

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