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Russell recognized for service
Courtesy photo Donna Russell of the Harrogate Senior Citizens Center was recently recognized for 30 years of service with the seniors of this area. A reception was held in her honor. From left, John...
View ArticleSexton processes criminal pleas
Judge Shayne Sexton processed several plea agreements in Claiborne Criminal Court including one for Douglas Adam Vanover, 26, charged with aggravated robbery. Vanover was sentenced to three years at 30...
View ArticleEstep renders decisions on VOPs
Judge Robert Estep rendered decisions on several violations of probation cases during hearings on Dec. 15 and Dec. 17 in Claiborne County Sessions Court. Brandy Jones, 26, charged with failure to...
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Topographic map a good outside tool
Our area is geologically a bumpy place, with mountains, valleys, streams and other features. If you can read a topographic map you can keep up with where you are and find useful and interesting...
View ArticleBiggest Loser to begin
It’s time once again for the Biggest Loser competition – are you ready to lose? With many people making resolutions to begin the new year by becoming healthier, the Biggest Loser competition comes at a...
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Daily News to host open house
Middlesboro Daily News employees recently moved to their new office location at 1275 North 25th Street and now they are inviting business owners, officials and Bell County residents to come by and see...
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Playing the odds, taking a chance
Since no one won Saturday night’s record breaking Powerball lotto jackpot, Wednesday night’s drawing will also be another one for the books. As of Monday afternoon, the estimated Jackpot was at $1.4...
View ArticleObama warns against giving into election year cynicism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eyeing the end of his presidency, Barack Obama urged Americans Tuesday night to rekindle their belief in the promise of change that first carried him to the White House, declaring...
View ArticleLottery players go to great lengths for Powerball tickets
NIPTON, Calif. (AP) — Lottery ticket buyers have to suspend their belief in math to drop $2 on an infinitesimal chance to win the Powerball jackpot, but in Nevada, they also have to drive across the...
View ArticleIn GOP response to Obama, SC governor defends immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans should resist “the siren call of the angriest voices” in how the nation treats immigrants, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said Tuesday as the GOP used its response to...
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Jail Committee, full commission meet in special sessions
The project to expand the Claiborne County Jail might just cost a bit more than expected, in spite of tweaks to the individual line items in project contractor Bell & Associates cost budget. The...
View ArticleWRSP serving up second season of Mystery Dinner Theatre
One of the most popular events ever introduced at Wilderness Road State Park (WRSP) is making a dramatic return. Following a very successful run last season, the park is serving up a second season of...
View ArticleArea Happenings
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. See our website each week for a full listing of local governmental meetings:...
View ArticleChurch Events
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. Appalachian Aglow Appalachian Aglow meets bi-monthly at the home of Lisa Leonard in...
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Mays builds new business center
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. – Local business leader Justin Mays spent much of 2015 building a new business center at 1475 Hwy. US 25E, moving his State Farm Insurance business into the new facility just days...
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BREAKING – Claiborne High School on lockdown
Claiborne High School students, faculty and staff are safe after a reported gun threat this morning. According to Bob Oakes, Claiborne County assistant director of schools and safety director, the...
View ArticleMillions enrolled in health coverage
According to figures released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, consumers in Tennessee are actively engaged in selecting health insurance coverage for 2016. Among those reenrolling...
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Advice on treating, preventing shingles
Though considered a childhood disease, chickenpox can have long-lasting effects well into adulthood. That’s because after you have had chickenpox, the virus lies dormant in the nerve tissue near the...
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Effler makes new appointments
Jared Effler, District Attorney General for the 8th Judicial District, has filled two vacancies. Josh Goins has been appointed as the new Director of the 8th Judicial District Drug Task Force. Goins is...
View ArticleLivesay announces honor roll
The faculty of H.Y. Livesay Middle School in Harrogate has announced the honor roll for the second nine weeks grading period. Fifth Grade All A’s Allyson Brock, Addie Brooks, Camden Brunsma, Lily...
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