New acreage reporting dates announced for 2017
Claiborne-Union County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, CED, Kay Russell announced recently that producers who file accurate and timely reports for all crops and land uses, including...
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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 ArticleLife Care Centers of America, Inc. to pay $145 million
KNOXVILLE — Cleveland, Tennessee-based Life Care Centers of America, Inc. and its owner, Forrest L. Preston, have agreed to pay $145 million to resolve a government lawsuit alleging that Life Care...
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Corum crowned Miss Food City 2017
ABINGDON, Virginia — The 25th Anniversary Miss Food City Pageant was held Oct. 8 at the historic Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tennessee. Each year, the pageant showcases talented young...
View ArticleLivesay announces honor roll, perfect attendance
The faculty of H.Y. Livesay has announced the honor roll for the first nine weeks grading period. Fifth Grade All A’s Ben Cosgriff, Rylie Joe Ditty, Bryson Hensley, Ava Kerns, Brian Moore, Lily Napier,...
View ArticleTWRA asks for info on illegal elk shooting
CARYVILLE — TWRA is seeking information about an elk that was illegally shot on the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area over the weekend. On Nov. 5, about 30 minutes before sunset, a deer hunter...
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Burkhart conviction set aside
A Claiborne County man, convicted some eight years ago for incest and for using an animal electric shock collar to ‘control’ his two teenage daughters, will have a second chance in court to make his...
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Peaks of Tazewell holds ribbon cutting ceremony
Elected officials and project stakeholders were in Tazewell Nov. 2 to cut the ribbon on the recently completed Peaks of Tazewell apartment development. The 54-unit development, which features one-,...
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Riding to the top
A local young lady has seen tremendous success in the equestrian world over the last years. Olivia Robertson of Speedwell has been riding since the age of five. She began competing full-time at the age...
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TWRA asks hunters to honor burn bans issued for specific counties
NASHVILLE — Because the drought in Tennessee has heightened concerns about accidental fires, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has asked sportsmen to follow burn bans issued in specified counties...
View ArticleNurse practitioner facing prescription fraud charges
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a nurse practitioner on prescription fraud charges. On Aug. 10, after being contacted by the...
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Murals with a local touch
Many artists hope that one day they can make their work public or well known enough to be recognized for their perspective. New Tazewell native Megan Jenkins has done that while bringing her...
View ArticleEstep hears plea agreements
Judge Robert Estep heard several plea agreements recently in Claiborne County Sessions Court. Douglas Wade Hunley, 55, charged with violation of an order of protection and domestic assault, was...
View ArticleEllen Myers names honor students, perfect attendance
The faculty and staff of Ellen Myers School have announced honor students for the first nine weeks. The following students achieved perfect attendance: Kindergarten Aaden Chelf, Lukus Coleman, Sarah...
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‘Buddy, can you spare a dime?’
The Claiborne County Commission will be asked to decide during its Nov. 21 meeting whether to borrow $500,000 to cover the county’s 101 general fund balance until tax revenues are realized. Resolution...
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1 killed in crash
A Tazewell man is dead as the result of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2002 Ford Taurus driven by George H. Wadell, 74, was at the...
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Jail drug-smuggling operation broken up
An alleged drug-smuggling operation into the Claiborne County Jail has been broken up and six people arrested following an investigation by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff...
View ArticleEstep approves plea agreements
Judge Robert Estep approved several plea agreements during hearings in Claiborne Sessions Court. Christina Gail Overholt, 36, charged with evading arrest, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA...
View ArticleChurch Events
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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LMU’s Dawson to retire
B. James Dawson, the 20th president of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), will retire at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. He will continue his service to the University as President Emeritus. For...
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