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WWII Battleship remembered in Scott County By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] Recently, the USS Tennessee BB-43 WWII Remembrance Museum, located on the campus of Scott High School, which purportedly contains the largest collection of USS Tennessee memorabilia in the world, has been named as the Site of the Month by the Tennessee Association of Museums. The…

Jury finds Montgomery guilty of Rape of a Child On January 24, 2025, after a three (3) day trial, a Scott County jury found Michael Timothy Montgomery guilty of Rape of a Child, a Class A Felony.   Following the guilty verdict, Scott County Criminal Court Judge Zachary R. Walden immediately revoked the Defendant’s bond…

Controversy Mounts Around Rails-to-Trails By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] As of late, discussions of a rail-trail have embroiled Scott County into controversy. The popular concept of turning abandon rail line into recreational trails has come to the forefront of many citizens’ attention, and for good reason. Local opinion is certainly divided on the issue. Those in…

“So Help Me God” A Peaceful Transition of Power as Trump takes office By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In his inaugural address, a resolute Donald Trump reminded Americans, “I will fight for you.  I will win for you.”  It was a message that likely resonated with locals. Like much of red state America, many in Scott…

Stiltner represents County at State Pageant By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Kamryn Stiltner, Miss Scott County Fairest of the Fair, the daughter of Leisha and David Lowe and Matt Stiltner, competed for the state title Thursday and Friday at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center in Murfreesboro. “There’s just not enough words to say how proud she…

Kiesling introduces New Lottery Tax By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] Tennessee State Representative Kelly Kiesling (R-Byrdstown) recently introduced legislation that would impose a 5% tax on lottery ticket sales in Tennessee. This legislation originated from talks led by Scott County Mayor Jerried Jeffers. Jeffers, along with other county mayors of Tennessee, believe that the bill can…

Senator Ken Yager takes Oath of Office as 114th General Assembly Convenes State Senator Ken Yager, R-Kingston, officially began his fifth term in the Tennessee Senate on Tuesday as he took the Oath of Office during the opening session of the 114th General Assembly. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chamber in Nashville, where…

Big Opportunities in Small Town Education By Shane Gilreath [email protected] If education is a life process, Scott County has been blessed with a multitude of opportunities, from the earliest days of elementary through the multiple stages of life.  Roane State Community College, a two-year institution and member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, is no…

Economic growth in Scott County By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With the dawn of every new year comes new expanses and opportunities for Scott County.  The 2024 calendar year proved no exception.  At the end of the 2023 fiscal year, the Boyd Center for Economic Research at the University of Tennessee projected economic growth for the…