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Scott County Historical Society

John Jefferies/Jeffers (1740-1830’s) One of Scott County’s first families Raymond Jeffers (descendant of William Jeffers) was the son of Luther and Della (Duncan) Jeffers, born April 9, 1918 he attended Lincoln Memorial University for three years and earned his B.S. Degree from Tennessee Technical University and his M.S. Degree from the University of Tennessee. He…

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Community Events

Free Clothing Distribution – Appalachian Ministry Center, located at 24728 Scott Hwy in Winfield (Old Winfield School Building) will have a free clothing distribution on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 9am-12 noon. Second Harvest of East Tennessee Mobile Food Pantry will be at Bethlehem Baptist Church of Oneida on the 2nd…

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Scott Appalachian Industries Senior Center

591 E. Monticello Pike Available Monday-Friday 8:30am- 2:30pm For more information call 423-663-9300 Monday, December 8th – Walking Program, Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Tuesday, December 9th – Walking Program, Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Wednesday, December 10th – Craft 1 p..m. Walking Program, Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Thursday, December 11th – Walking Program, Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Friday, December 12th…

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Senior Citizens Center

102 South Main St., Oneiad, TN For more information call 423-569-5972 Menu Lunch Served Monday & Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m . Monday, December 8th – -Pinto beans, MAc & Cheese, Kraute & Wieners, Cornbread and Dessert. Cards at Noon. Tuesday, December 9th – Exercise 10 – 11. Wednesday, December 10th – Christmas Dinner,…

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RaeZacks feeds 1,095 citizens

RaeZacks feeds 1,095 citizens When Michelle King told SCN last week that RaeZack’s hoped to serve 1,000 people this Thanksgiving – an increase from 2024 – it might have seemed like a lofty goal, but King, her staff, and volunteers exceeded that number on Thursday, as they generously gave up their Thanksgiving to prepare and…

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Keeton brings back MRT

Keeton brings back MRT By Shane Gilreath [email protected] According to a statement from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the department has launched a second Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) class, this time focusing on helping the jail’s female population. The initiative, spearheaded by Sheriff Brian Keeton, seeks to build on the success of the September program…

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Scott County Historical Society

John Jefferies/Jeffers (1740-1830’s) One of Scott County’s first families Jasper Jeffers (son of Robert G.H. Jeffers) was born April 1, 1843 and was a Corporal in the 11th Tennessee Cavalry during the Civil War. He enlisted June 1862 for 19 months. He was married to Elizabeth Newport and their children were; Fealin who married Dessie…

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Community Events

Free Thanksgiving Meal – First Baptist Church of Oneida will be delivering meals on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th. Please call/text Kasey or Christy to reserve your free Thanksgiving meal. We will need name, delivery address, and number of meals. Kasey Sexton (865) 617-4117, Christy Dunlap (423) 215-1360. Delivery will be between 11a.m.-1p.m. Free Thanksgiving…

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