Estep handles VOPs
Judge Robert Estep handled several violations of probation cases during recent hearings in Claiborne County Sessions Court including one for Amy Bailey, 31, who was initially charged with failure to...
View ArticleSettlement requires company to forgive student loans, change practices
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs, recently announced a settlement with Education Management Corporation (EDMC) that will lead to...
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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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Gap hires police officer
The town of Cumberland Gap now has its own part-time police officer. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) unanimously approved the hiring of Matt Sandefur, whose resume includes a stint with the...
View ArticleState Fire Marshal: Deck the halls with care
The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of year. However, certain types of fires and injuries associated with decorating are all too common and can put a damper on holiday celebrations....
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Community Trust donates to United Way
Courtesy photo Cumberland Trails United Way recently received a donation from Community Trust Bank. Pictured is United Way director Charla Costanza accepting the contribution from CTB Bell County...
View Article‘Operation Toys’ needs donations
A mother’s love and the desire to keep her daughter’s memory alive coupled with her gratitude for the Tennessee Highway Patrol has prompted an annual toy drive that allows officers a way to comfort...
View ArticleFighting cancer one pound at a time
With the holiday season on the horizon, now it’s time to start thinking about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding the diet and exercise pitfalls that come after the most...
View ArticleState Fire Marshal reminds Tennesseans to heat homes safely
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Tennesseans to keep safe and warm as colder weather becomes more common across the state. Residents are urged to use extra caution with the use of alternate...
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County receives WWII collectible rifle
The county is now in possession of quite a piece of history. Earl Loy, with the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard, officially presented an M1Garand rifle, a standard-issue weapon used extensively during...
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DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. See our website each week for a full listing of local governmental meetings:...
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Creson visits Hunger Ministry
Courtesy photos Father Mike Creson, Pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church in New Tazewell, recently visited the Claiborne County Hunger Ministry on Montgomery Street in Tazewell. About 300 families...
View ArticleChurch Events
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. Appalachian Aglow Appalachian Aglow meets bi-monthly at the home of Lisa Leonard in...
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Inmate allegedly walks from work detail
An inmate who allegedly escaped from the custody of the Claiborne County Jail with help from his family has been caught. According to a news release from the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO),...
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Inmate allegedly walks from work detail
An inmate who allegedly escaped from the custody of the Claiborne County Jail with help from his family has been caught. According to a news release from the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO),...
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ARH welcomes New Year’s baby
A Tazewell, Tennessee family was the first at Middlesboro ARH to welcome a new baby in 2016. Grayson Jaxon Ott, son of Aundria Seigler and Jason Ott, made his appearance at 12:43 a.m. on Jan. 2....
View ArticleLMU inducts 11 in Alpha Chi
Lincoln Memorial University inducted 11 new members into the Tennessee Epsilon 82 chapter of Alpha Chi on Dec. 11 in the Sam and Sue Performing Arts in the Duke Hall of Citizenship. Students inducted...
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Giving them shelter
Five years can seem a lifetime, especially to some of the early rescues who have found loving homes via the Claiborne Animal Shelter. It can be said that sheer determination on the part of many private...
View Article‘Operation Toys’ needs donations
A mother’s love and the desire to keep her daughter’s memory alive, coupled with her gratitude for the Tennessee Highway Patrol, has prompted an annual toy drive that allows officers a way to comfort...
View ArticleEstep approves plea agreements
Judge Robert Estep approved several plea agreements during recent hearings in Claiborne Sessions Court, including one for David Cornelius Jones, 29, charged with domestic assault and theft under $500....
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