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Threads of Life: Grandmother was known for saying ‘That’s not good enough, clean it again’
In Remembrance of: Ethel Babb, Josh Collins, Lyman Jones, Pauline Newport, Tommy Pierce
Remembering public education pioneer Ovia Cross
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…
 • Ben Garrett
Ava Claire Byrd is crowned Miss Scott County
The Daybreaker
 • Ben Garrett
Off to Washington
The Weekender: S.T.A.N.D.'s Trent Coffey lands presidential appointment to White House post. Plus: Other headlines from this week...
 • Ben Garrett
Threads of Life: Great-grandmother enjoyed sewing and quilting
In Remembrance Of: Crystal Byrd, Pearl Kidd, Judy Luzader, and Marlanea Rhoden
Scott County's last vote for a Democratic presidential candidate
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 • Ben Garrett
Threads of Life: Donnie Bowlin, Gary Day, and Barbara Jo Robbins
You’re reading Threads of Life, a weekly obituaries newsletter that remembers and honors our friends and family members who made an impact on Scott…
 • Ben Garrett
Scott County's sheriffs through the years
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…
 • Ben Garrett
Early voting drops to 28-year low in Scott County
Plus: Anderson is new Vice President at TCAT Oneida/Huntsville
 • Ben Garrett

July 2026

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