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MPD makes significant drug bust
Two Claiborne County women were recently arrested on felony drug charges in Middlesboro. According to a report, Middlesboro Police Department received information identifying a suspected drug...
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4 killed in crash
Four young people were killed in an early morning one-vehicle wreck Saturday. The wreck occurred around 12:19 a.m. in Hancock County, near the intersection of Ron Trent Hollow Road and Arch Wolfe Road....
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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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CCFA wins second award
For the second time during the last three years the Claiborne County Fair Association, under the guidance of President Ron Seals and the tireless efforts of all its members, have produced an award...
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Grandparent’s Day 2007
File photo These happy grandparents and children celebrated Grandparent’s Day at Ellen Myers School. Can you name any of them? .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px...
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Woman arrested for 3 counts of child abuse
A Speedwell, Tennessee, woman is jailed in Bell County, charged with three counts of criminal child abuse. According to a report, Middlesboro Police Department officers responded to a call of a female...
View ArticleCommercial Bank places AEDs in all branches
HARROGATE — Commercial Bank, based in Harrogate, is pleased to announce that 21 branches were equipped with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in 2016. In August of 2016, 45 employees from...
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:...
View ArticleDirectorship race narrows to final four
The hunt for the perfect replacement to fill the seat of Claiborne County Director of Schools has narrowed to the final four. The school board trimmed the hopefuls from eight to four names during a...
View ArticleBulldogs Bulletin
Our time in school this month feels as if it has been short. We have had a short week the past week, with many still out sick. Our spring sports are in full swing despite that. Tennis season kicks off...
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Cheap chicken
Do you remember when chicken was this inexpensive at “the chicken house,” as it was nicknamed? .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } .neFileBlock .neFile {...
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When teens start driving
Remember when you were a teen and couldn’t wait to get your driver’s license? All you could think about was getting behind the wheel, cranking up the radio, picking up friends in your neighborhood and...
View ArticleNew Tazewell to receive ‘health’ grant
The Claiborne Health Department will be issuing checks to five county municipalities, including the city of New Tazewell, courtesy of a grant whose funds are geared toward enhancing physical...
View ArticleOasis undergoes remodeling
The Oasis in Harrogate is undergoing a definite spruce-up as the new management brings a touch of urban to the popular bar and grill. However, regulars need not worry about the possible loss of history...
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From the archives: March of Dimes pageant
At one time, the annual March of Dimes beauty pageant was a much-anticipated event. Here, the upcoming pageant was touted on the front page of the Jan. 6, 1977 issue with a photo of the 1976 winners....
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Wilson releases “Roosevelt’s Jubilee”
Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM) Assistant Director and Curator Steven Wilson has released his sixth historical fiction novel, “Roosevelt’s Jubilee.” Available on Amazon.com and in bookstores...
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From the archives: Graduation time
In May of 1977, the community was celebrating its seniors who would be graduating. Here, Forge Ridge High School’s top students were recognized. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p {...
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Handmade and homemade
When you walk into a room, paint colors, fabric choices and curtain styles say a lot about the homeowner and evoke a feeling from visitors. Harrogate resident Cathi Kuykendall is a seamstress and...
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Farm Bureau announces annual contest winners
The Claiborne County Farm Bureau has announced the 2017 winners for the fourth grade poster contest and the seventh grade essay contest. This contest is held statewide and sponsored by the Tennessee...
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