Inside Scott: Monday Edition
Good morning, Scott County! Welcome to a brand new work week.
Pictured: Bret Handahl shared this photo of Calista Falls — also known as Bill Branch Falls — in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. To see more great photos like this one, join our Hiking Big South Fork group on Facebook.
Weather
We’re going to have rain chances this week, but first a really nice start to the week!
Almanac: Sunrise/Sunset: 6:18/8:53 • Records: 89° (2002), 40° (1972) • YTD Rainfall: 29.5” (Normal: 26.6”)
Details: It’s going to be a nice day today, with lots of sun and a high in the low 80s. As a general rule, this weekend will be quite a bit warmer and muggier than last week. In general, nighttime temperatures will run 10° to 15° warmer than last week, with a notable increase in humidity. Daytime highs will be in the 80s. We’ll see rain chances begin to build tomorrow, with better rain chances Wednesday and continuing into Thursday. We could potentially see an inch and a half or so of rain over that two-day period.
Further Out: Another shot of below-normal temperatures will be headed our way for the weekend, which should mean temperatures in the 70s again for a few days. Rainfall looks about normal for this time of year, too.
The Latest
➔ Turkey harvest increases, but remains low: Scott County turkey hunters harvested 23% more turkeys this spring than last, but the turkey harvest remains well below traditional levels as concerns continue over dwindling turkey populations.
➔ TWRA warns of increased bear activity: Summer is bear season in black bear country — which Scott County certainly is — and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offers some advice on how to co-exist with the generally docile but annoying critters.
➔ Examining Coordinated School Health: The latest installment of “Spotlight on the Schools” takes a look at the Scott County School System’s Coordinated School Health program.
➔ Budget to be presented: Scott County Commission’s Budget Committee will present a proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 tonight when county commissioners meet in work session in Huntsville. It is expected to be a no-new-taxes budget that includes an 8% pay raise for all county employees. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at the Scott County Office Building.
➔ Tennessee advances: Top-ranked Tennessee baseball advanced to the Super Regionals with a 12-3 win over second-seeded Southern Miss in Knoxville Sunday night. The Vols swept the regionals, with wins over Northern Kentucky, Indiana and Southern Miss. They’ll face #16 East Carolina or Evansville in the supers, which will be played in Knoxville.
Calendar
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Scott County the next couple of days:
Monday: Library hours today — Huntsville, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Oneida, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Winfield, 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday: Pool hours today are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Huntsville ($3).
Monday: Museum hours today at the Museum of Scott County are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum is located on the campus of Scott High School and admission is free.
Monday: The Scott County Senior Citizens Center (Main Street, Oneida) will serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $7 for dine-in or carry-out. Call (423) 569-5972.
Monday: Scott County Commission will meet in work session at the Scott County Office Building, beginning at 5 p.m.
Monday: Vacation Bible School will begin at Tunnel Hill United Baptist Church tonight and continue through Friday. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday: Library hours today — Huntsville, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Oneida, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Winfield, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday: Pool hours today are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Huntsville ($3).
Tuesday: Museum hours today at the Museum of Scott County are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum is located on the campus of Scott High School and admission is free.
Tuesday: The Scott County Senior Citizens Center (Main Street, Oneida) will be open for exercise from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday: Pinnacle Resource Center’s food pantry (1513 Jeffers Road, Huntsville) will be open beginning at 10 a.m. There are no income guidelines; however, a photo ID and a piece of mail with a Scott County address are required.
Tuesday: Boy Scout Troop 333 will meet at the War Memorial Building in Oneida (19194 Alberta Street) at 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Wall Builders will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church (1611 Glass House Road, Helenwood) for those struggling with addiction or striving to keep off drugs. There will be preaching, teaching, food, fellowship and personal counseling. Families are welcome.
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at the Highway 27 Unity Club in Oneida at 7 p.m. For more information: highway27unityclub.com.
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