August 24, 2026
Education
Angel tree grant brings Christmas joy to Washburn students
WASHBURN — The spirit of giving arrived early at Washburn School this Christmas season as the school was selected to receive the Laura J. Kees… Login to continue reading Login…
BOE addresses partnerships, projects and staffing strain
RUTLEDGE — The Grainger County Board of Education met Tuesday, December 9 addressing community partnerships, facility improvements and ongoing transportation concerns while approving several routine… Login to continue reading Login…
RMS students deliver holiday cheer to children’s hospital
RUTLEDGE — Rutledge Middle School students delivered a powerful reminder of what kindness looks like during the holiday season as they donated more than 1,200… Login to continue reading Login…
County bus routes in critical need of drivers
RUTLEDGE — Grainger County’s school bus system is facing one of its most serious driver shortages in years prompting school officials to issue a communitywide… Login to continue reading Login…
Heart 2 Hand launches Christmas food drive to support Grainger County students
RUTLEDGE — With Christmas break approaching, Heart 2 Hand has begun gathering donations to fill its annual Christmas Food Boxes, an effort that helps ensure… Login to continue reading Login…
Jenna Maxey Honored
Marlin Curnutt Grainger County Journal Correspondent Jenna Maxey was honored for a volleyball milestone Friday, December 5 by Grainger High School. The Lady Grizzly volleyball… Login to continue reading Login…
Rutledge Elementary students shine in iReady challenge ahead of semester’s end
RUTLEDGE — With the semester nearing its close, students at Rutledge Elementary School are proving they are nowhere near slowing down. For the past two… Login to continue reading Login…
Ebany Hill Honored
Robert Turner Creative Director – Grainger County Journal Washburn High School Lady Pirate Ebany Hill was honored Monday, December 8 for achieving her 1,000-career point.… Login to continue reading Login…
Walters State to hold two commencement ceremonies Dec. 11
Walters State Community College will confer 420 certificates and degrees during two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Dec. 11. This marks the college’s 69th commencement. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Community support shines for Kingswood kids
RUTLEDGE — Kingswood Home for Children received a welcome boost this month as Home Town Grainger and the Grainger County Chamber of Commerce presented a… Login to continue reading Login…