After years of shipping off Scott County’s inmates to jails as far as Linn County in Iowa and Tazewell County in Illinois, the last inmates housed outside the county returned ...

Inmates in the Scott County Jail are putting a newfound talent to good use. Since the start of the year, the female inmates at the jail have learned to crochet items like hats, scarves, and blankets.

"An opportunity to change the life for you and your family," said Sheriff Jerry Goodin to the more than 20 inmates who have graduated with a high school equivalency diploma or welding certificate.

KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Two female inmates are facing additional charges after they were accused of trying to break out of the jail in Scott County. According to court documents, Lilly Murray and ...

Outside contract workers are replacing inmates in the Scott County jail’s kitchen and laundry service, a move officials hope will ease ongoing problems finding suitable inmates to do the work ...

The halls of two area assisted living facilities were decorated last week with artwork that originated from an unexpected place – Scott County Jail. Nearly a dozen inmates participated in an art ...

Well-behaved inmates at the Scott County Jail will have a new commissary for buying snacks and personal items. But they won’t be using cash. Qualifying inmates will receive debit cards for their ...

On July 10, 2024, 10 inmates at the Scott County jail graduated from one of the first OSHA-10 Jail Pilot Programs in the nation. This OSHA-10 program is the result of a partnership between Ivy ...

Inmates are working to restore the old Scott County Jail. With them volunteering their skills, it's saving taxpayers millions of dollars, county officials said.

Clinton County had just finished its new, 115-bed jail in September and it is well under capacity. With 12 inmates from Scott County, Clinton sees a revenue of $660 per day.

Starting in September, the Scott County Jail will begin to house federal immigration inmates, Sheriff Rick Walter said at a Thursday meeting of the county commission. The new housing will begin ...