October 6, 2026
News
Jim Bakker, televangelist whose PTL empire rose and fell before a decades-long comeback, dies at 86
RUTLEDGE – Jim Bakker, the television evangelist who became one of the most recognizable faces of American Christianity alongside his former wife, Tammy Faye Bakker,… Login to continue reading Login…
Rutledge High School Class of 1996 to celebrate 30 year reunion
RUTLEDGE – Three decades of memories will bring former classmates back together this month as the Rutledge High School Class of 1996 celebrates its 30… Login to continue reading Login…
Weekly Arrest Report
September 27Gary Junior Daughtery, 47, Powder Springs, Alabama, was arrested and held for another agency.Bobby Gene Murr, 71, Bean Station, was arrested and charged with… Login to continue reading Login…
Pike remains unconscious days after failed Tennessee execution
RUTLEDGE – Christa Gail Pike remained unconscious and on a ventilator Sunday, October 4, four days after Tennessee attempted to execute her by lethal injection,… Login to continue reading Login…
Christa Pike remains in critical condition, on ventilator after failed Tennessee execution
RUTLEDGE – Christa Gail Pike remains hospitalized following Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her Wednesday night with newly filed court documents revealing more about the… Login to continue reading Login…
Grainger County Commission October meeting moved
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Commission’s regular October meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. The commission typically meets on the… Login to continue reading Login…
Gov. Bill Lee halts Tennessee executions, orders review after failed Christa Pike execution
RUTLEDGE – Gov. Bill Lee has halted Tennessee’s remaining execution for 2026 and ordered an independent review after the state was unable to complete the… Login to continue reading Login…
U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Tennessee execution of Christa Gail Pike
RUTLEDGE – The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Tennessee to proceed with the execution of Christa Gail Pike, overturning a temporary stay… Login to continue reading Login…
Charlie Brown holiday classics return with free streaming dates
RUTLEDGE – For generations, the arrival of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang on television has been as much a part of the holidays… Login to continue reading Login…
Helene-flooded family’s home restored with help of Clinch-Powell home repair program
Story courtesy Tracey Wolfe, Clinch-Powell Media NEWPORT – Tropical Storm Helene left a visible path of destruction in its wake that has been estimated at… Login to continue reading Login…