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Tennessee is home to the wildcats. Not a sports team but actual wild cats. The number one cat that Tennessee has in it’s hills and ...
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Protecting man’s best friend, K9 Major gets armor
It seems the most natural of things for man and dog to bond, sharing respect and love for ...
Commissioners ask state to reduce veteran property taxes
The Claiborne Commission would like to see the state draft legislation that would reduce property taxes for veteran ...
Photo gallery: Claiborne Progress 1st and hopefully only virtual Christmas parade
Here are some memories from the New Tazewell Merchants Christmas Parade. I know many people were looking forward ...
VIDEO: Highway patrol launches Thanksgiving safety campaign
Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSOHS) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) ...
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Give the gift of Tennessee history this Christmas
This holiday season, give the history lover or proud Tennessean on your list the Tennessee State Capitol: A Tennessee Treasure, a new coffee-table style book ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Tennessee deer hunters may be on a record pace
When COVID-19 hit there were many people who were quarantined at home but used the opportunity of work to do more hunting and fishing. With ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:04 am
Sports
Panthers finish as Volunteer League runner up
The Cumberland Gap Panthers “Hoppers” little league football team had a special season. They knocked off one team after the other until there were no ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:36 pm
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Governor to display local artist’s work
One of the biggest draws to the Tennessee governor’s mansion is the annual Holiday Tour of Trees. This year, a local artist’s work will be ...
by Jan Runions, Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:13 pm
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Claiborne county mayor mandates masks
Claiborne mayor Joe Brooks issued a mandate Friday evening requiring all county residents to wear a face covering while in public spaces or inside any ...
by Jan Runions, Saturday, November 21, 2020 5:01 am
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Criminal court schedules altered
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Criminal Court for the 8th Judicial District have altered the schedule for ...
by Jan Runions, Friday, November 20, 2020 12:39 pm
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Today is 45th annual Great American Smokeout
Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 45th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:18 am
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Commissioners talk grant app, in-house engineer
The Claiborne Commission spent some time discussing the merits of hiring an in-house engineer to handle future projects. The discussion broke during consideration of Resolution ...
by Jan Runions, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:08 am
Sports
Photo gallery: Panthers to play for Volunteer Football League championship, November 14
To say we are proud of these boys would be a understatement. They have worked so hard to get to where they are. They have ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, November 13, 2020 8:43 pm
Sports
Photo gallery: Peyton Wilder signs to play golf at LMU
Peyton Wilder, family, coaches, teammates, school officials and friends met in the library at Cumberland Gap High School to witness him become a member of ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 5:40 pm
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Planners to submit updated subdivision regs
The Claiborne Regional Planning Commission spent over two years meticulously updating regulations that will assist those wanting to subdivide county land to do so according ...
by Jan Runions, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 10:08 am
BREAKING NEWS
Print edition of The Progress will be delivered Thursday
This week’s edition of The Claiborne Progress will be delivered via U.S. Mail on Thursday, Nov. 12 due to the Veterans Day holiday. We apologize ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 9:02 am
Sports
Red Devils basketball halted by COVID-19
Midway Elementary School had to make another decision about scholastic sports, November 8 because COVID-19 has been confirmed in the school and the tracing was ...
by Allen Earl, Monday, November 9, 2020 7:29 pm
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Panthers eliminated from playoffs by Rebels
Cumberland Gap football struggled this season with injuries but they earned their playoff spot. Their opponent November 6 was the South Greene Rebels. They are ...
by Allen Earl, Saturday, November 7, 2020 9:12 pm
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Claiborne Bulldogs fall short in playoffs
There was once a team of CYFC Super Grasscutters during the 2012 season that made it all the way to the championship game but lost ...
by Allen Earl, Saturday, November 7, 2020 8:59 pm
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Photo gallery: Bulldogs versus Tigers
Claiborne hosted Pigeon Forge, November 6, for a huge opening round playoff game. The Tigers came in and took the win by the final score ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, November 6, 2020 10:26 pm
News
Unofficial election results show clear nod to alcohol
By a vote of nearly two-to-one, New Tazewell residents gave the nod to city package stores selling alcoholic beverages. The unofficial results show that a ...
by Jan Runions, Friday, November 6, 2020 9:59 am
Sports
Breaking down: Panthers versus Rebels
Cumberland Gap has had a difficult season to say the least; however, the Panthers did what it took to play post season football. After finishing ...
by Allen Earl, Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:47 pm
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Blue line to sponsor ‘shop with a cop’
Local law enforcement agencies are gearing up to present the 3rd annual “Shop with a Cop” event, scheduled for Dec. 19, beginning at noon at ...
by Jan Runions, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:09 pm
Sports
Young sportsman hunt a success
October 31-November 1 were the two days set aside for young sportsmen and sportswomen to hunt. The juvenile or young sportsman hunt is where most ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 12:16 pm
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Breaking down: Bulldogs versus Tigers
Claiborne Bulldogs football has earned the top spot entering the post season playoffs. In a strange twist of fate, the very first team they were ...
by Allen Earl, Monday, November 2, 2020 1:53 pm
Sports
Bulldogs improve to 9-1, win region championship
The Claiborne Bulldogs football team was in position to finish the season on the top with a win over North Green, October 30. The Bulldogs ...
by Allen Earl, Sunday, November 1, 2020 11:26 am
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PVEC returns to regular billing policies after first wave of COVID-19
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative (PVEC) was among the first entities in the region to temporarily amend their policies in March when COVID-19 hit. The Cooperative ...
by Jan Runions, Saturday, October 31, 2020 9:23 am
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Lady Panthers finish 16-1, fall in state opener
The hottest sports team in Claiborne County cruised through the regular season, district tournament and the regional tournament and remained unblemished. The Cumberland Gap Lady ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, October 30, 2020 5:45 pm
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Lady Panthers leave for state with blue light escort
The Lady Panthers, parents, fans and law enforcement met at Cumberland Gap High School for a wonderful send off to the state tournament. After eating ...
by Allen Earl, Thursday, October 29, 2020 4:26 pm
Sports
Breaking sports news: Cumberland Gap cancels last regular season football game, will play first round playoff game
With COVID-19 tracing creating personnel shortages on the Panthers football team, coaches and school officials made the tough decision to not play Rockwood, October 30. ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:46 pm
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