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The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is ready to help all comers with their FAFSA Financial Aid for the upcoming Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Now ...
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Free admission day at Lincoln Museum
The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM), on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), will open its ...
Feds plan reduction of opioid manufacture
There could be a significant reduction in the amount of opioids manufactured across the nation, if certain federal ...
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Majority PVEC members vote ‘status quo’
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative (PVEC) voters came to the polls on Sept. 15 en masse to elect their favorite contenders for three director seats. However, ...
by Jan Runions.
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 ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CC Fair Day 3
Day three of the Claiborne County Fair featured the 4-H Chick Chain, Poultry Show and Auction. The Grand Champion was Brooke Scott and the Reserve ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CC Fair day 2
Day two of the 2018 Claiborne County Fair featured the 4-H Junior Sheep Show, lawn mower pull and the 2018 Fairest of the Fair Pageant. ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
Love Letters
A few weeks ago, I commented that Julie and I would have our 40th anniversary by the end of the month. As I type this, ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Labor Day – You Can Work to Become a Better Investor
Next week, we observe Labor Day, a holiday to honor all the hard-working people in this country. As one of them, keep in mind that ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
CMS Bulldogs fall to Eagleton
Only a few weeks ago, the Claiborne Middle School Football program was on the verge of not being able to field a team. After a ...
by Allen Earl.
News
Area Happenings
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 ...
by Staff Reports.
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Area Happenings
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 ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Panthers defeat Indians
Cumberland Gap welcomed Hancock County into the land of the Panthers for battle on the gridiron on Aug. 24.
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Jackets survive battle with Bulldogs
Claiborne High School took its football team through the tunnel to play against Middlesboro’s Jackets in a border war. The game was called the Veteran’s ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: 2018 Claiborne County Fair Opening Day
The Claiborne County Fair got underway August 27 and the first day featured gospel, bluegrass music, the youth dairy show and much, much more. Here ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Panthers versus Indians
Here are a few photos from the Cumberland Gap versus Hancock football game. The Panthers got the victory to move to 2-0 on the season. ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Jackets versus Bulldogs
If the future meetings between Claiborne and Middlesboro High Schools are as entertaining as the one August 24, sign us up for more of them. ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CMS Bulldogs versus Eagleton Royals
The Claiborne Middle School Bulldogs struggled to get enough players to field a team but at kickoff of the first game, August 23, they had ...