Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
According to information from the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department, Det. Tim Shrout and Det.
View ArticleJFWA graduates 11 in class of 2016
The J. Frank White Academy held commencement exercises for the class of 2016 on May 14, in the Sam and Sue Performing Arts Center of the Duke Hall of Citizenship on the campus of Lincoln Memorial...
View ArticleFatal wreck claims 1
The wreck occurred on U.S. Hwy. 25E in front of Springdale BP. Traffic was blocked in the northbound lane for some time and rerouted by officers.
View ArticleDunaway: Case pending, moving forward -
Lafollette attorney David Dunaway sat down last week with his client, former Forge Ridge school principal Marty Cosby, and the Claiborne Progress to discuss the pending lawsuits against the Board of...
View ArticleLearn to paddle on the Powell -
Photo courtesy of Steve Roark The Claiborne County and Powell River Tourism Committees will sponsor a paddling event scheduled for Sept. 11 on the Powell River.
View ArticleHowe to appear at animal shelter -
Photo courtesy of brianhowe.com Brian Howe, showing here performing at Epcot Center, is scheduled to be at the Claiborne Animal Shelter Saturday for a benefit before headlining a local concert. Brian...
View ArticleMadden scores Southern Nationals win at Maryville
Chris Madden dominated Saturday night's Southern Nationals Bonus Series race at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee to score the victory. In victory lane, Madden dedicated the victory in...
View ArticleFamily fights to keep disabled Claiborne County womana s round-the-clock care
The family of a young disabled woman in Claiborne County is now fighting TennCare. The woman recently turned 21 and on September 1, her around-the-clock skilled nursing care ends.
View ArticlePayne nabs first Southern Nationals Bonus Series victory
For several years, David Payne has been awaiting the chance to drive into victory lane at Tennessee's Tazewell Speedway. After race-leader Vic Hill slowed with a flat tire on the 17th lap, Payne led...
View ArticleValued Union officer escapes capture in Grainger County
As the Civil War raged, East Tennessee was invaded by forces from both sides. During the Knoxville Campaign, Bean's Station became a battleground on which the opposing forces clashed in the cold winter...
View ArticleBSUD sets service fees
The Bean Station Utility District has changed its fees for accounts that are disconnected for nonpayment. The fee change was approved by the BSUD Board of Directors at its meeting Thursday, Nov. 10....
View ArticleClaiborne County man indicted, 13-month-old murdered
Tazewell police officers went to an apartment in the 400 block of Tom Ball Road on September 6. Investigators found a 13-month-old child unresponsive at the scene. The Department of Children's Services...
View ArticleClaiborne County Man Indicted In Child's Death
Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Claiborne County man in connection with the death of a child.
View ArticleTazewell Man Hit With Multiple Charges After I-81 Crash
Michael Fletcher, 37, of Welch Road, smelled of marijuana, had blood-shot eyes and performed poorly on a field sobriety test, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. kAmw6 7246D ?F>6C@FD 492C86D[...
View ArticleMaples indicted for murder -
Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Claiborne County man in connection with the death of a child. On Sept.
View ArticleBall, Rose join LMU board -
The Lincoln Memorial University Board of Trustees welcomed new members Roger A. Ball and Dr. Carroll E. Rose when it held its fall meetings Nov. 10-11. Additionally, Lynn Duncan rejoined the board...
View ArticleDirector race narrows to final 4 -
The hunt for the perfect replacement to fill the seat of Claiborne County Director of Schools has narrowed to the final four. The school board trimmed the hopefuls from eight to four names during a...
View ArticleMaking a pretty pastime -
Crocheting is becoming one of the many lost mountain arts; however New Tazewell resident Susan Grana is helping to keep the tradition alive by making afghans, toys and doilies. Her story is as unique...
View ArticleStarting Five
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View ArticleBuzzworthy: Tazewell man reveals the charming nature of honey bees
Jay Heselschwerdt became a beekeeper about 15 years ago, after his friend ordered some bees for him. He said his friend decided he wanted to get into beekeeping, but he didn't want to do it alone.
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