Citizens Bank announces closures
Citizens Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Citizens Bank, announced last week it will transition two branches to ATM only locations. “Upcoming changes for Citizens Bank will come in forms large...
View ArticleTazewell mulls industrial board proposition
Tazewell officials are in the midst of mulling the creation of an Industrial Development board for their city. However, some on the board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) would rather drop the idea. A...
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Public Records
The following public records are the only public records that have been made available to the Claiborne Progress. If you feel that there has been an omission or other error, please contact the...
View ArticleWSCC announces spring events
The Division of Humanities at Walters State Community College invites area residents to enjoy its spring cultural events. Unless otherwise noted, events are free. • Ashton Ludden exhibit: A printmaker...
View ArticleKy., Tenn. natives identified as Brussels attack victims
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An American couple missing since the terrorist attack at the Brussels international airport were confirmed dead Saturday, according to statements from their employers. Justin...
View ArticlePope celebrates outdoor Easter Mass; Vatican security tight
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is celebrating Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, where tens of thousands of faithful are patiently enduring tight security to be near him. Police are checking...
View ArticleChristians in Holy Land, across world celebrate Easter
JERUSALEM (AP) — Christians in the Holy Land and across the world are celebrating Easter, commemorating the day followers believe Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. The cavernous Holy...
View ArticleLMU-DCOM ranked No. 2 for primary care residencies
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) has been ranked No. 2 by U.S. News and World Report in medical schools that produce the highest percentage of primary care...
View ArticleSexton processes criminal pleas
Judge Shayne Sexton processed several plea agreements recently during hearings in Claiborne County Criminal Court, including one for Jacob Hurst, 26, charged with burglary, vandalism under $500, theft...
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Leo named LMU VP for Student and Enrollment Services
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President B. James Dawson recently announced that Dr. Jonathan Leo has been appointed vice president for student and enrollment services. “Dr. Leo played an integral...
View ArticleMeth trafficker gets 15 year sentence
Tito Charles, 30, of Greeneville, Tennessee, was sentenced to serve 15 years in federal prison by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, U.S. District Judge on March 14. Upon his release from prison, Charles...
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4-H Beef Show approaching
The Claiborne County Extension Office would like to announce that the annual 4-H Steer and Heifer Show will be held on April 21 at 6 p.m. The show will be at the Claiborne County Fairgrounds in...
View ArticleCommittee moves forward with jail renovation
The Claiborne Jail Committee decided during its regular monthly meeting last week to move forward with some $700,000 in state mandated renovations – updates that had been worked into the original costs...
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Nonprofit moves forward with home for Evans
Speedwell native and ex-marine Cody Evans will be holding the keys to his brand new 4,000 square feet, disabled-friendly home on May 21 if all goes as meticulously planned by the nonprofit organization...
View ArticleBulldog Bulletin
We hope students have enjoyed their spring break and the Easter holiday, as we are currently nine weeks away from the end of the school year. Project graduation is under way, if you are interested in...
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Powell wanted by Tazewell Police Department
The Tazewell Police Department is currently seeking information on the whereabouts of Brandon Wayne Powell. According to a statement from the TPD, Powell is wanted on several outstanding warrants and...
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...
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:...
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Clairfield six indicted on murder, robbery charges
Those suspected of the robbery and murder in late November of a Clairfield man will be brought to trial. The Claiborne Grand Jury indicted six individuals allegedly connected to the death during the...
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A dream home in the making
The ‘Volunteer State’ nickname certainly fits when it comes to people helping out Cody Evans, a local retired Marine who was injured during service. Marine LCpl Cody Evans of Speedwell was injured in...
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