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‘Thumbs up to Kavanaugh’
The weeks that led to the seating on Oct. 6 of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh proved controversial. Accusations of sexual assault from multiple ...
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BOE to mull coach Green proposal
The late Carl Green coached at Claiborne County High School for 27 total years. In his second season ...
State tourism association recognizes CGRTA
The Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association recently held its 32nd annual ‘Stars of the Industry Gala’ in which ...
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Locals to compete in World Food Championships
A trio of Middlesboro residents is poised to hit the big time as they travel to compete in the World Food Championships, to be held ...
by Jan Runions.
Opinion
Charter commission to tackle legislative branch
It appears the legislative branch of local government will be scrutinized first, by the newly elected Claiborne Charter Commission.
by Jan Runions.
Sports
BOE to mull coach Green proposal
The late Carl Green coached at Claiborne County High School for 27 total years. In his second season (1986) as head coach of the Blue ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CHS soccer versus Union County
The Claiborne High School Lady Bulldogs soccer team was trying to win their second ever district tournament game, October 8. The Lady Patriots of Union ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: 15th Annual SVFD Car Show
The 15th Annual Springdale Volunteer Fire Department Car Show was held October 6 at Springdale Elementary School. Over 120 vehicles were on site and spectator ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Panthers versus Blue Devils
It seemed like Cumberland Gap scored every way imaginable during the homecoming game against Jellico, October 5. Your 2018 Cumberland Gap Football Homecoming Queen was ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Bulldogs versus Panthers middle school football
Here are a few photos from the big game between Cumberland Gap Middle and Claiborne Middle Schools. The Bulldogs pulled away in the end but ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
Publius Populus: on voting
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
CHS athletic items taken during theft returned
Last Friday following the conclusion of the Claiborne High versus Johnson County High School football game someone broke into the concession stands, football field house ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CYFC versus Dandridge
The Claiborne Youth Football Conference hosted Dandridge September 29 but unfortunately the Bulldogs dropped all three games to the Broncos. The Bulldogs also hosted their ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Bulldogs versus Longhorns
Claiborne High School held its homecoming game September 28 against Johnson County. Coming into the game ranked in the top ten of the state they ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Video surfaces offering the Bulldogs side of accusations made against Claiborne football during game with Bobcats
A video has been provided that clears Claiborne High School players and coaches from most of, if not all, allegations made against the football team ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Panthers win thrilling overtime game against Pineville
September 21 was a day that many Panther fans will never forget. They saw Cumberland Gap get up 18-0 only to see the Mountain Lions ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Middle School Bulldogs fall to Red Devils
It was homecoming night for the 2018 Claiborne Middle School Bulldogs, September 20. The Bulldogs finally opened up on offense and scored their highest point ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
A little lesson for those who’ve forgotten
I’m baffled at times when President Trump takes particular actions. You know the actions to which I refer. I ask myself if perhaps he was ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Photo gallery: Bulldogs versus Blue Devils
Claiborne battled Unicoi Friday, September 14. The Bulldogs struggled with injuries before and during the game but looked good early. The second half was unkind ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CGHS soccer defeats CHS 3-2
The Claiborne High Lady Bulldogs soccer team battled rival Cumberland Gap September 11. The Lady Panthers withstood a huge comeback attempt from CHS to win ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
How Can Life Insurance Help You?
You may not be aware of it, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Of course, you probably recognize, at least in a general sense, ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Walking on Water
If you’re around ponds or rivers much you will have no doubt noticed long legged bugs literally walking on water. These are water striders (also ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
2018 Claiborne County Fair sets records
The Claiborne County Fair Association began its 2018 fair Aug. 27 with senior night along with gospel and Bluegrass music. Up at the livestock barn, ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CHS vs UC football
The Claiborne Bulldogs traveled to Union County and faced a Union County team that has seemingly turned the corner and is staring at a bright ...
by Allen Earl.
News
Sandefur to be nominated for president of Ky. Baptist Convention
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Pastor Nick Sandefur, a champion of the Cooperative Program who has an impressive record of leading churches to major growth, will ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Photo gallery: Panthers versus Bobcats
Oliver Springs Middle School came into Cumberland Gap and looked to get a victory from the Panthers. The Bobcats were on target with their offense ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
New event wows fans at fair
The Claiborne County Fair Association tried a new motor sports this year. The drag racing ATV’s and side by side were expected to put on ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Sunset on the 2018 Claiborne County Fair
The sun went down on the 2018 Claiborne County Fair, September 1. As the sun was setting, the tractors and trucks lined up to pull ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Claiborne County Fair Day 5
The tractor pull was the feature event of day five and the antique and modified tractors were on display for the large crowd gathered in ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
Consider financial gifts for your grandchildren
National Grandparents Day is observed on Sept. 9. If you’re a grandparent, you may get some gifts or cards – or maybe even a phone ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Photo gallery: CC Fair demolition derby
Day four of the Claiborne County Fair featured the highly anticipated demolition derby. There were two classes this year plus the added bonus of the ...