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Sexton grants plea agreements
Judge Shayne Sexton granted several plea agreements recently, during sessions in Claiborne Criminal Court.
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Victim gives chase, captures suspect
A Cedar Fork resident spent a few harrowing moments giving chase to a suspect who allegedly stole his ...
County sees a few election upsets
A significant chunk of Claiborne County voters seem to have been solid in their beliefs that a change ...
Keck attends first ever Tennessee Farm Bureau County Presidents Leadership meeting
COLUMBIA, Tenn. – Recently, Claiborne County Farm Bureau President Larry Keck attended the first ever Tennessee Farm Bureau ...
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FBI honors New Tazewell police Lt. Ruszkowski
A New Tazewell Police detective was recognized on Tuesday evening by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his diligence in tracking information that led ...
by Jan Runions.
Sports
Photo gallery: CHS versus Oneida
The Claiborne High School Bulldogs football team hosted Oneida, August 17. The Indians came in and got the running game on track and ran away ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CGMS football versus Lafollette
Cumberland Gap Middle School hosted Lafollette, August 16 and they fell to the Owls 38-16. Big plays hurt the Panthers and the offense couldn’t get ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
Smile at everyone
I don’t always feel like smiling. If the truth is told, sometimes I would rather weep. One day I was shopping and the cashier said, ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Questions about eternity
When the lottery jackpot hit a billion dollars, nearly everywhere I went people were talking, “If I had a billion dollars …” As far as ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Time to Put Excess Cash to Work?
You’ll always want to base your investment decisions on your own needs and goals. But there may be times when you might consider adjusting your ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Squirrel season opening soon
Aug. 25 - Feb. 28, 2018-19, are the fall dates set aside for the hunting of squirrel in Tennessee. There are three species of squirrel ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: 2018 Cumberland Gap football jamboree
Cumberland Gap held its 2018 football jamboree presented by Farm Bureau of Claiborne County, August 10. Four football teams competed in the 12 minute games. ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
CHS Soccer Jamboree brings in 11 teams
The Claiborne High School Lady Bulldogs soccer team hosted their eighth annual soccer jamboree on Aug. 4. Eleven teams participated, and the first game featured ...
by Allen Earl.
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Box Turtle Trivia
The way a turtle is put together is pretty much the reverse of ours. I mean look at it: we have soft body parts protecting ...
by Staff Reports.
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Developing a healthy back-to-school sleep schedule
As summer winds down and school starts back up, one of the most important things for a child to do is develop a healthy sleep ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
How can you help your kids pay for college
It’s still summer, but we’re getting close to a new school year. One day, though, “back-to-school” will mean “off to college” for your children. Will ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Cumberland Gap boys soccer honored
The 2018 Cumberland Gap boys soccer team is the one that all other Claiborne County area high school teams will be judged by. Their undefeated ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Local drivers Travis Fultz, Wendell Williams get feature wins
Tazewell Speedway hosted the night of 20,000 nickels for kids sponsored by First Century Bank, Aug. 4. It was a great night of regular season ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
Our happy marriage
Our children are planning a surprise anniversary party for us. A reservation for a shelter at a nearby state park was made months ago, who ...
by Staff Reports.
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Photo gallery: CHS Lady Bulldogs soccer jamboree
Claiborne High School Lady Bulldogs soccer team hosted their annual soccer jamboree, August 4. Eleven teams participated during the day long event where games began ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
LMU men’s basketball announces 2018-19 schedule
HARROGATE, Tenn. – The six-time defending South Atlantic Conference champion Lincoln Memorial University men’s basketball team has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2018-19 campaign, ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Turning Wrenches, Chasing Dreams: Corbin Lester
Motor sports cover a wide range of vehicles including planes, boats and even tractors. Many don’t think that a pulling tractor fits in the category ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Cumberland Gap band is one to watch
Johnathan Elliott is changing the culture of band at Cumberland Gap High School and this is evident by a large number of students wanting to ...
by Allen Earl.
News
Wildlife friendly fencerows
Some landowners will no doubt frown when I say that a grown-up fencerow is desirable, and I’ll admit I’ve done my share of cleaning them ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Local high school football teams preparing for 2018 season
Both Cumberland Gap and Claiborne high schools are currently practicing for the 2018 football season. They have to brave the heat and high humidity as ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: 2018 Cumberland Gap band sneak peek performance
The Pride of the Cumberland Gap Marching Band showed off its numbers and musical talent, July 27 at a sneak peek performance. Here are a ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Former UK running back to coach at Univ. of the Cumberlands
WILLIAMSBURG — His days of playing football may be over but he isn’t quite done with football just yet.
by Staff Reports.
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Through God we can overcome it all
Most of the time, we create our own struggles with our thoughts. The enemy loves to overwhelm us with the future. If we are constantly ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Turning Wrenches, Chasing Dreams: Joe Bray
Joe Bray (37) epitomizes the theme of the series. He is an up-and-coming driver that is working hard to learn the in-and-outs of dirt late ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: 2018 Bulldogs football camp
Claiborne football is currently on the field practicing for the 2018 season. The annual football camp began July 23 and will continue throughout the week ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Louisville picked to finish fifth in ACC Atlantic division
LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville football team was picked to finish fifth in the Atlantic Coast Conference football preseason poll, the league announced on ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
LMU lands 6 on IWLCA Zag Sports Honor Roll
GRAND LAKE, Colo. — Six Lincoln Memorial University women’s lacrosse student-athletes have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by earning a spot on the IWLCA’s ...
by Staff Reports.
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