July 10, 2026
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Ruby Coffey
Ruby Coffey Ruby Evelyn Coffey, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 16, 2026. Ruby was saved at a young age at Bridgeport Missionary Baptist Church in Washburn, TN and was a member of…
Buffalo Springs marks history and progress as Grainger County celebrates 230 years
RUTLEDGE – As Grainger County commemorates 230 years of heritage, from April 22, 1796, to April 22, 2026, the Grainger County Journal is launching a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Matthew Harville honored for 1,000 career points
Washburn High School Pirate Matthew Harville was honored Tuesday, January 13 during a game with Claiborne with a game ball from head coach Matthew Kincaid… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Kingswood hosts first Winter Pastor Conference
BEAN STATION – Kingswood Home for Children hosted its first Winter Pastor Conference on Monday, January 5, at the Kingswood Memorial Chapel, welcoming pastors from… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Hannah Williams earns 1,000 career points
Washburn High School senior Hannah Williams reached a milestone when she scored her 1,000th career point Tuesday, January 13 in a game against Claiborne. She… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Grainger County 4-H Chick Chain applications now open
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County youth interested in learning more about agriculture and animal care are invited to participate in the 2026 4-H Chick Chain project.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tourism scholarship speech competition opens to Cumberland Gap Region seniors
RUTLEDGE – High school seniors across the Cumberland Gap Region are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 Judy Barton Memorial Tourism Scholarship Speech Competition.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Clinch-Powell assumes ownership of Nance House Arts & Heritage Center
RUTLEDGE — Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation and Development Council has officially assumed ownership of the historic Nance House Arts & Heritage Center and Friendship Park following… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Lady Pirates continue to win basketball games
ROBERT TURNER Grainger County Journal Creative Director WASHBURN – The basketball season is going in favor of the Washburn High School Lady Pirates and they… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
2026 Tax season guide: Important dates and local filing services
RUTLEDGE – As the 2026 tax season approaches, Grainger County residents are encouraged to take note of several key federal income tax dates and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close