Bulldogs Bulletin
As the first month of the new semester winds to a close, students are getting a spring in their step as all the spring sports and activities are all inching closer. This Friday will be senior night at...
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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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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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Controversial ‘same-sex marriage’ resolution gets county nod
The controversial ‘same-sex marriage’ resolution, currently making its way in similar form throughout much of the state, was given the nod last week by the Claiborne County Commission. The county put...
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New developments in ‘shock collar’ case
The defendant in the infamous ‘shock collar’ case has made bond. Wayne C. Burkhart Jr., 47, is now a free man until his next hearing, scheduled for Feb. 27. Burkhart secured a $100,000 bond late last...
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View ArticleContribute to anniversary issues
Happy anniversary to us! This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Claiborne Progress! To commemorate our anniversary, we are having a year-long celebration. We will include historical stories and...
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Time for Pink Out 9
It’s time to get your pink out and ready to wear for Pink Out For Black. Claiborne High School is holding the Ninth Annual Pink Out for Black event February 6. This event is a yearly spectacle with a...
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Tornado devastates Pruden
Photo from Facebook page: Claiborne County People and History And surrounding area A 1932 tornado devastated the community of Pruden, located in the remote area of Claiborne County that is also home to...
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DTR undergoing name, logo change
DTR Tennessee, Inc. President and COO Randy Rumbley has announced that the company will change its name to SumiRiko Tennessee, Inc. effective March 1. On October 1, 2014 Tokai Rubber Industries, LTD,...
View ArticleThe good old days
Thirty years ago, a song titled “Grandpa, Tell Us About the Good Old Days” was released by the Judds and became a number one country music hit for the mother-daughter duo. In its reflection of days...
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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...
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Heart disease is No. 1 killer
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the nation’s number one killer of both men and women. In fact, every 80 seconds, one woman is killed by heart disease and stroke. That’s...
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Field of dreams
The playing field just narrowed for those wishing to land the director of schools seat. The full Claiborne School Board spent a good deal of time last Thursday evening sifting through some 18...
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Sharing and caring
Photo submitted Claiborne County schools gathered donations from students, parents, faculty, staff and the community to donate to Sevier County schools after the devastating fires late last year. The...
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Poetry put to music
Music and poetry go hand in hand for not only the writer or singer, but also for the listener. Tazewell native Brandon Fulson shares his feelings, emotions and life stories through written word put to...
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‘Lost Boy’ visits Livesay
Photo submitted Deng Akon, one of the original Lost Boys of South Sudan, spoke recently to the seventh and eighth grade classes at H.Y. Livesay Middle School. Students read the book, A Long Walk to...
View ArticlePVEC hit with petition
Residents of the Sharps Chapel community are angry with Powell Valley Electric Cooperative (PVEC) for allegedly using unhealthy chemicals to rid unwanted vegetation from around its electrical poles. A...
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Livesay students winning
H.Y. Livesay Middle School students have been honored with recent wins. Brianna Goins and Whittlee Shuford recently competed at the regional 4-H speech contest. Goins received first place in the sixth...
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