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Claiborne inmate escapes work detail
A Claiborne County Jail inmate escaped from a litter patrol truck at the County Landfill shortly before 11 a.m. on Nov. 1. However, his freedom ...
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BOE director contract to fade away
In a seemingly unusual move, the Claiborne School Board voted neither to review nor extend the director of ...
One name on the wall
Etched upon the Roll Call of Honor Memorial in Tazewell are the names of 22 Claiborne county natives ...
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Merchants’ parade marks 45th year
What would the holidays be without the parade. This is the 45th year that the well-loved event has been meticulously planned, and it promises to ...
by Jan Runions.
Sports
Photo gallery: SMMS splits varsity games with Jefferson, Goins drops in 36 points
SMMS varsity boys and girls battled Jefferson and the Lady Eagles went home with the win at 22-17 while the Blue Devils boys team won ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: SMMS JV boys versus Jefferson
The SMMS JV boys battled hard but came up just a little short against Jefferson JV Eagles, 25-19. Enjoy the photo gallery and look for ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Elk in Powell Valley
Claiborne County has a new visitor this week. Residents have been seeing this bull elk (wapiti) grazing with the cattle in the Powell Valley area ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: H.Y. versus Midway varsity games
The Lady Eagles Varsity team defeated Midway 28-5 and the Eagles boys basketball team withstood a serious challenge from the Red Devils to escape with ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: H.Y. versus Midway Junior Varsity Games
H.Y. Livesay hosted Midway November 5 and both boys and girls junior varsity teams saw action. The Lady Eagles and Eagles both got big wins. ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CHS vs Alcoa
The Bulldogs played powerful Alcoa during the first round of the 2018 TSSAA playoffs, November 2. True to form, the Tornadoes came out and proved ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: NT Co-Ed Softball League Championship Night
October 30 was the championship night for the New Tazewell Co-Ed Softball League. The LMU Vet School team were able to win the third place ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Photo gallery: Panthers fall to Tigers
Senior night for the Panthers was tougher than expected as the Rockwood Tigers came in and shut down the Panthers offense. The final score was ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Panthers take down Bulldogs 14-7
The Cumberland Gap Panthers went to Claiborne High School October 19 and took home a 14-7 rivalry victory. It was a defensive game all the ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: PVEC hosts First Responders Luncheon
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative hosted the First Responders Luncheon, October 18. The event was held to honor first responders county wide and to thank them ...
by Allen Earl.
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, ...