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SPEC-4, Ernest L. Roysden; A Brave Soul  Ernest L. Roysden was born on November 25, 1950 in Jamestown, Tennessee. His parents were Floyd and Alpha (Watson) Roysden. In May of 1970, Ernest was drafted into the Army and made the rank of SPEC-4. While on patrol there would be fifteen men that would leave at…

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Menu for February Lunch Served  – 11:30am- 1pm    Monday, February 10th – Chili Hotdogs, Chips, and Dessert. Cards from 12:30 to 3. Wednesday, February 12th – Valentine Lunch, Sherry Chicken, Baked Potato, Salad and Dessert. Scott County senior citizens and friends enjoy games, fellowship and other activities at the Senior Citizens Center in Oneida.…

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Third Annual Songwriters Contest

Third Annual Songwriters Contest Photos by Caleb Jeffers Competitors assembled at Gather Coffee Lounge on Friday, January 31st, to participate in the Third Annual Songwriters Contest, a part of Songwriter’s Week in Tennessee.  Jaden Trammel (left) and Devin Norton (right) move on to the next round of competition, which will be held at the iconic…

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Community Events – January 30, 25

Boy Scout Troop 333 meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 19175 Alberta St., Oneida. Stop by or contact the Scoutmaster at (423) 319-9753.  Concord Baptist Community Chapel will be having a Benefit Singing on Friday 1/31/2025 beginning at 7 PM for Shane and Kenisha Cooper for expensive due to lost…

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Scott County the Beginning

Sgt. Jerry B. Lay Was born January 21, 1947 in Huntsville, Tennessee the son of WWII Veteran, Rev. Odus P. and Mildred (Foust) Lay. Jerry Lay enlisted in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 28, 1965 he was sent to Vietnam on February 1966 and was assigned to Company A. 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry. On January 13,…

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Community Events – January. 23, 25

Boy Scout Troop 333 meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 19175 Alberta St., Oneida. Stop by or contact the Scoutmaster at (423) 319-9753.  Gospel Singing at East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church of God, located at 1 Fed Stephens Rd., Pine Knot, KY, January 25th at 6 p.m. Special singers Hominy…

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Scott County the Beginning

Jerry W. West, Vietnam Jerry W. West was born February 16, 1948 and was the son of Clarence and Mildred (Austin) West. He enlisted September 28, 1967 in the US Army as an Infantryman. He was sent to Vietnam in early 1968 and was in the 1st Cavalry Division and was a light weapons infantryman. He…

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MSG. E. Ray Austin, US Army, Retired

MSG. E. Ray Austin, US Army, Retired I was born in Norma, Scott County Tennessee, in November of 1946. My parents were Luther Joseph Austin (1899-1987), and Pearlie Ann (FORD) Austin (1903-1991). What influenced my decision to join the military as a young man was seeing three of my older brothers in Military uniform, looking…

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