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Commission to mull county bonuses from COVID-19 money
County employees could be getting a tidy sum of money if the Claiborne Commission decides to follow through on a proposal brought by county mayor ... Read more
1 month ago by Jan Runions.
Church Events: Straightway Baptist Church ramps up for its Homecoming
AUG. 22 Straightway Baptist Church will be holding its Homecoming on Aug. 22 beginning at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited. Micheal Gray, pastor AUG. 29 ... Read more
1 month ago by Jan Runions.
Area Happenings: The Claiborne Historical Society reopens
The Claiborne County Historical & Genealogical Society will be reopening to the public on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for research and inquiries. ... Read more
1 month ago by Jan Runions.
Massengill murder case stuck in court hearings
On a cold mid-February evening, Aaron Massengill got into his black Nissan pickup and drove off into the night, never to return home. The massive ... Read more
1 month ago by Jan Runions.
TDOC program offers employment to offenders in custody
The Tennessee Department of Correction has partnered with Tennessee Composites, a division of Ebbtide Holdings, LLC, to offer employment to incarcerated offenders at the Turney ... Read more
1 month ago by Special to The Claiborne Progress.
Former deputy clerk stole more than $25,500, investigators say; See investigation report here
See the complete investigation report here See the Claiborne County Clerk Exhibit document An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment ... Read more
2 months ago by Special to The Claiborne Progress.
LMU mourns death of Dr. George Day
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) mourns the loss of Dr. George Day, 85, of Harrogate, a trustee, who passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. “George Day ... Read more
2 months ago by Special to The Claiborne Progress.
Missing teens found safe in Harrogate
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has just released information confirming that the two missing teens have been located and are safe. Keith Griffith, 15, who ... Read more
2 months ago by Jan Runions.
Human remains found in mobile home fire
Two sets of unidentified human remains were discovered in the aftermath of a mobile home fire that occurred during the morning hours of July 28. ... Read more
2 months ago by Jan Runions.
Visitation hours change at Claiborne Health & Rehab
The Claiborne Health & Rehabilitation Center has changed its visitation hours due to the current COVID-19 numbers. The Center is now allowing each visitor 30 ... Read more
