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COVID vaccines: fact versus fiction
By Mallory Olson University of Kentucky Over the past year, a novel, highly contagious virus has spread across the world. Scientists and researchers have worked ...
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Cline steps away from head coaching position to focus on central office position
Cumberland Gap Panthers Head Football Coach, DeLynn Cline has decided to step away from his head coaching position ...
USDA, Tennessee sign shared stewardship to improve forests on public, private lands
Framework strengthens collaboration and mutual goals to address natural resource issues Tennessee’s forests will benefit from strengthened partnerships ...
Gallery: Tribute in loving memory of Hubert D. Brooks
Giles Industries of New Tazewell, Tennessee payed loving tribute to Hubert D. Brooks of New Tazewell who passed ...
THSO announces Law Enforcement Challenge Award recipients
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) recognized 44 law enforcement agencies during its 16th Annual Law Enforcement Challenge. ...
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Commission seeks to extend sick leave for county workers
The Claiborne Commission will be voting during its January meeting on whether to extend three resolutions an extra six months past their Dec. 31 deadlines. ...
by Jan Runions.
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Brooks talks masks; asks county officials to lead by example
Claiborne County mayor Joe Brooks says he hopes that those in authority will lead by example when it comes to wearing masks in public arenas. ...
by Jan Runions, Friday, January 15, 2021 12:13 pm
Opinion
Trip to civil rights museum one worth taking
As we prepare to observe the 92nd birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself reflecting on a trip that taught me ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:39 pm
Sports
Cumberland Gap scares Grizzlies
The Cumberland Gap Panthers played Grainger during the final game of a three game night, January 12. They gave the home team all they wanted ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:46 pm
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Hagerty announces Tennessee state staff and office locations
Selects Jim Henry as State Director NASHVILLE – United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) has announced the appointment of Jim Henry as his State Director ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:02 pm
Sports
TENNESSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, 2020 Section 2 – Area 6-A Basketball Tournament
The local middle school tournament will be hosted by H.Y. Livesay and be held at Cumberland Gap High School, January 19, 21, 23 2021. The ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:56 pm
Sports
JV Lady Panthers play well against Lady Grizz
The Lady Panthers junior varsity girls team opened up the first of three games between the two schools, January 12. They played hard but fell ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:49 pm
Sports
Lady Grizzlies defeat Lady Panthers 68-47
Cumberland Gap traveled with the junior varsity girls across Clinch Mountain and into the land of the Grizzlies. Just like the JV girls, the varsity ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:37 pm
Sports
Stansberry makes best of opportunity
New Tazewell resident Tayleigh Stansberry got a shot at the world of youth softball’s big stage and took advantage of her opportunity at the All ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:27 pm
News
140,000 families in state have enrolled in Ready4K program
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and TDOE Partnership reflects the Largest Statewide Rollout of Ready4K in U.S. The Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF), in partnership ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:29 am
Sports
Photo gallery: Cumberland Gap versus Grainger (3 games)
The Panthers and Lady Panthers made the trip into Grainger to play three games of basketball. The JV girls, girls and boys all played games, ...
by Allen Earl, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:14 pm
Sports
Bulldogs comeback falls three points short
Hancock took the court for only the second time due the 2020-21 basketball season and played well enough to take home the 56-53 win. Coach ...
by Allen Earl, Saturday, January 9, 2021 6:11 pm
Sports
Lady Bulldogs use eight three’s to defeat Lady Indians
Hancock County finally got back on the court January 8 at Claiborne High School after a long COVID break. The Lady Bulldogs hadn’t played a ...
by Allen Earl, Saturday, January 9, 2021 5:57 pm
Sports
Photo gallery: CHS versus Hancock (Girls & Boys)
Hancock made the trip to Claiborne High for two games of varsity basketball. The Lady Bulldogs hit eight three pointers on their way to a ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, January 8, 2021 9:00 pm
Sports
Lady Eagles defeat Lady Pirates
H.Y. Livesay and the Washburn Lady Pirates battled on the hardwood, January 7. The Lady Eagles went on a 4-0 run before Washburn scored. Livesay ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, January 8, 2021 2:16 pm
Sports
Defense key in Eagles win
H.Y. Livesay boys basketball played the Washburn Pirates, January 7 and ran away from them to win 47-21. From the opening tip it was evident ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, January 8, 2021 2:07 pm
News
Local musicians participate in regional cd
The Claiborne County Commission has agreed to foot a slice of the estimated $10,000 pie in production costs to record regional music from the tri-state ...
by Jan Runions, Friday, January 8, 2021 12:17 pm
News
FBI asks for help locating bank robbery suspect
FBI Special Agents along with East Ridge Police Department Officers are searching for the suspect responsible for the robbery of the Regions Bank located at ...
by Jan Runions, Friday, January 8, 2021 10:20 am
Sports
Photo gallery: Livesay boys & girls versus Washburn
Washburn’s Pirates and the H.Y. Livesay Eagles played basketball, January 7. Both boys and girls varsity were scheduled and Livesay took both wins. The Lady ...
by Allen Earl, Thursday, January 7, 2021 9:26 pm
News
D.C. riot stirs emotions, concerns
What happened in Washington, D.C., Wednesday was absolutely heartbreaking. It was also a sad reflection on the state our nation is in today because ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, January 7, 2021 2:23 pm
Sports
Livesay Lady Eagles JV defeats Norris
Norris traveled to Harrogate for a couple basketball games January 5. The first one of two girl’s games belonged to the junior varsity teams. In ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 7:02 pm
Sports
Lady Eagles fall to Lady Senators
It was the last two minutes of the third period that might have been the difference between a win or loss for H.Y. Livesay, January ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 11:41 am
Sports
Photo gallery: Lady Eagles versus Lady Senators
Norris traveled to H.Y. Livesay for a varsity girl’s basketball game, January 5. The game was a back and forth affair with the Lady Senators ...
by Allen Earl, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:45 pm
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Tennessee continues COVID-19 vaccination; Download state vaccination schedule here
Tennessee continues efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccinations as described in the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Tennessee county health department staff members administered more than 25,000 ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:04 pm
Opinion
Lessons from the quarantine: Aren’t you glad 2020 is over?
By Albert Earley After Christmas I heard countless people ask, “Aren’t you glad 2020 is over?” The appropriate response is to nod your head in ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 1:59 pm
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IRS payment tracker online shows status of stimulus check
The Internal Revenue Service launched an online tool Monday to track the status of their $600 coronavirus relief checks. The “Get My Payment” tool allows ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 10:06 am
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