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View ArticleSexton handles criminal plea agreements
Judge Shayne Sexton handled several plea agreements recently during sessions in Claiborne County Criminal Court. Myrl Edward Rodgers, 46, charged with driving under the influence, was sentenced to a...
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Quilt Show at WRSP
Wilderness Road State Park will host a quilting show on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the picturesque Karlan Mansion. The show is free, normal parking rates do apply. This unique quilt show event...
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Meet, greet scheduled for CGNHP
For over 10 years, Cumberland Crafts, operated by the Southern Highland Craft Guild (SHCG), occupied a large area on the upper floor of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park’s (NHP) visitor center....
View ArticleUSDA reminds producers to report crop acreage
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Claiborne-Union Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director, Kay Russell, reminds agricultural producers that July 15 is the deadline to file an acreage...
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Yoakum honored
It was standing-room only as people gathered for a ceremony Saturday naming a portion of U.S. Hwy. 25E in honor of Claiborne County’s Eleanor Yoakum. The ceremony, hosted by State Rep. Jerry Sexton and...
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Alzheimer’s Tennessee honors Claiborne 3
Three Claiborne caregivers were recently named a ‘Caring Heart’ during the 18th annual awards banquet held in Knoxville by Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Diversicare of Claiborne caregiver Nikki Earl, Melissa...
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School board says ‘no’ to charter school
The push to acquire charter school status for J. Frank White Academy has been given a preliminary ‘thumbs down’ by the Claiborne School Board who, under state law, has the legal standing to do so if...
View ArticleStolen ATV found
A New Tazewell man charged in an alleged burglary on Ferguson Ridge Road has also been charged in connection with an alleged burglary on Locust Grove Road. According to Claiborne County Sheriff’s...
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Help needed in search for missing man
Local officials are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Eugene J. Elmore, also known as “Jack,” was last seen Monday, June 13, according to a release from the Claiborne County...
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Annual CEP gala held
The White Lightning Trail Festival received Excellence in Tourism Development (Organization), accepted by Ember Sutton. First Century Bank won the Beautification Award, accepted by Rob Barger. DTR...
View ArticleArea Happenings
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Cemetery News, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. See our website each week for a full listing of local events:...
View ArticleLMU’s first Sundown Rundown 5K this weekend
The Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2017 at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) will present its first Sundown Rundown 5K Race on June 17. Registration...
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DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Cemetery News, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. See our website each week for a full listing of local events:...
View ArticleCemetery News
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Cemetery News, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. See our website each week for a full listing of local events:...
View ArticleKeep humans and black bears safe
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) biologists and officers ask Tennesseans to educate themselves and their neighbors about proper behavior in bear country. Young male bears are often looking...
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View ArticleEstep approves plea agreements
Judge Robert Estep approved several plea agreements during recent hearings in Claiborne County Sessions Court, including one for Brandon Lee Taylor, 29, charged with domestic assault. Taylor was...
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City of Luttrell receives Rebuild Tenn. Award
The City of Luttrell has received the “John S. Wilder Rebuild Tennessee” Award from the Tennessee Development District Association (TDDA). Luttrell was recognized for the construction of a new City...
View ArticleColorectal cancer, second-leading cause of cancer death nationwide
According to the National Institutes of Health, colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death nationwide. However, it usually can be cured when caught early. “Screening tests like...
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