Estep processes VOPs
Judge Robert Estep processed several violations of probation cases during recent hearings in Claiborne Sessions Court. Farron Dawn Baker, 28, racked up new charges for driving under the influence,...
View ArticleLocal student earns honors in state bookmark contest
Powell Valley Elementary School third grader Pierce Taylor was awarded honorable mention in the fourth annual bookmark contest sponsored by the Tennessee Association of School Librarians (TASL)....
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Pre-K Program The Claiborne County Pre-K Program is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. You can fill out an application at any of the classroom locations or contact The Alpha...
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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 June 13, according to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office. He was...
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Walker completes graduate school of banking
Steve Walker, Sr. Vice President of Citizens Bank, was among the 205 bankers receiving graduation diplomas on June 3 from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. This three-year...
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Kearney graduates from police academy
Former Claiborne Bulldogs football player Skylar Kearney just completed the Walters State Regional Law Enforcement Academy. As a football player he was active on the field playing big roles on both...
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VFW Christmas Angel ride a success
Photo courtesy of Stacy Curry The VFW Post #8779 would like to thank all of those that helped in any way to make the 11th Annual Christmas Angels Ride a success this year. Despite the weather there...
View ArticleAT&T brings faster network to LMU, Harrogate
AT&T has added a new cell tower to its 4G LTE network in Harrogate near the campus at Lincoln Memorial University to give customers faster, more reliable wireless service in Claiborne County. The...
View ArticleDangerous curves addressed
The city of Tazewell is looking into ways to fix problem roadways within its borders. Two areas of concern were discussed last week during the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Mayor and...
View ArticleEstep deals with VOPs
Judge Robert Estep dealt with several violations of probation cases recently during hearings in Claiborne County Sessions Court, including one for Aaron Bunch. Bunch, 26, was initially charged with...
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Public Records
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View ArticleClinic owner charged
A joint investigation by several law enforcement agencies has resulted in indictments for a Union County woman accused of misusing her position as owner and operator of a medical clinic to commit a...
View ArticleEstep handles plea agreements
Judge Robert Estep handled several plea agreements last week during hearings in Claiborne County Sessions Court. Cory Williams, 35, charged with resisting arrest, was sentenced to six months...
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Evans sues for race discrimination
Former Claiborne High School head football coach Jerton Evans is suing the Claiborne County Board of Education for firing him from that position as well as the position of English teacher. Evans claims...
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Clairfield Ambulance Station issue revisited
It appears county officials are hedging their bets on mediating a conclusion concerning the closing of the Clairfield West Ambulance Station by the Claiborne Medical Center (CMC). Otherwise, the issue...
View ArticleParing the project down
The county just might escape paying a substantial chunk of the original proposed costs of renovating the Claiborne County Jail if the Claiborne Commission approves the new, pared down numbers. The...
View ArticleCircuit judge against jail expansion
Circuit Court Judge John D. McAfee has, as a private citizen, expressed via a series of letters his ongoing displeasure with the proposal to construct a $12 million expansion to the Claiborne County...
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Tazewell woman killed in ATV wreck
A Tazewell woman died Thursday afternoon as the result of an ATV wreck. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a Honda ATV was traveling south on Fultz Rd. in Tazewell when it went...
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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:...
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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:...
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