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VFW Post 5669 Annual Award
VFW Post 5669 Annual Award Patriots Pen Winners Paige Allen, Burchfield, Parents Ricky Allen & Tyler Miller, Chris Porter. Jacee Perry, Oneida, Parents Jason & Cynthia Perry. Callyn Wilson, Winfield, Parents, Doug & Morgan Wilson and Brian & Tabitha Wagaman. Conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th…
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Rose Fights to Protect Women and Girls’ Sports in TN
U.S. Rep. Rose Fights to Protect Women and Girls’ Sports in TN U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, which passed the House 218-206. The legislation would amend Title IX to prohibit public institutions from allowing biological males to compete against…
Read MoreSpecial Session Capitol Review from State Rep. Kelly Keisling
Special Session Capitol Review from State Rep. Kelly Keisling On Monday, the General Assembly convened in an extraordinary special session for the 67th time in Tennessee’s 229 years of statehood. Lawmakers worked throughout the week, meeting with constituents, debating legislation, and considering testimony from citizens on pressing issues. The General Assembly passed seven bills appropriating…
Read MoreTennessee Highway Patrol Sobriety Checkpoints
Tennessee Highway Patrol Sobriety Checkpoints The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints on the following dates and locations in March, 2025: March 21, 2025 Scott Co – US 27 @ New River. Knox Co – Martin Mill Pike @ Ogle Ave. Morgan Co – US 27 @ Gobey Road. Monroe Co – US…
Read MoreCounty Commission Takes Stance on Rail-Trail
County Commission Takes Stance on Rail-Trail By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] At the most recent County Commission meeting (which took place on January 21st), the Commissioners fielded complaints from eight different individuals regarding the rails-to-trails initiative. The Commission was presented with a sheet that had over 250 signatures from citizens who did not want the rail-trail…
Read MoreCitizens Sound Off Against New Dollar General
Citizens Sound Off Against New Dollar General By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] In a recent meeting regarding the rezoning of a property on Coopertown Road into a commercial-residential zone, the courtroom in the Oneida Municipal Services Building was completely packed, with some audience members having to stand outside the room to hear the proceedings. Though most…
Read MoreOne Mile at a Time
One Mile at a Time A Journey Through God’s Country By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With new years come bold initiatives, both in our personal and professional lives, even when we least expect them. In those moments, we often find that individual challenges move us in unexpected directions. That’s exactly what happened to Kirk and…
Read MoreWWII Battleship remembered in Scott County
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…
Read MoreScott County welcomes two new business
Scott County welcomes two new business The Salon at Riella Boutique had a Grand Opening, meet and greet, with refreshments and give aways on Friday, January 24th, 2025. The Salon within the Boutique, brings a city-inspired experience to our town, combining style and convenience in a one stop shop. The Salon at Riella Boutique is…
Read MoreJury finds Montgomery guilty of Rape of a Child
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…
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