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Leadership East Tennessee names new executive director
MARYVILLE – Leadership East Tennessee announced this week that Trevis Gardner has been named its new executive director effective January 1. Gardner is a Blount… Login to continue reading Login…

RMS to recognize eighth graders during home games
RUTLEDGE — Rutledge Middle School will recognize its eighth-grade student-athletes and performers during 8th Grade Night on Thursday, January 8, during home basketball action. The… Login to continue reading Login…

Grainger County Commission to Meet January 12
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Commission will meet on Monday, January 12, at 7 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. The meeting will be open… Login to continue reading Login…

Tennessee Quit Week encourages tobacco free start to 2026
RUTLEDGE – Tennessee Quit Week runs January 5–9, 2026, and the Grainger County Health Department is encouraging residents who smoke to take steps toward a… Login to continue reading Login…

Tazewell man gets 60 years in Prison for abuse of children
TAZWELL – A Tazewell man was sentenced to 60 years in prison Tuesday, December 16 after a Claiborne County jury convicted him on multiple counts… Login to continue reading Login…

Students donate supplies to support Kingswood School
WASHBURN — Students from Washburn FCCLA and FBLA recently turned kindness into action by partnering to collect and donate school supplies for students at Kingswood… Login to continue reading Login…

Girl Scouts announce new cookie for 2026 season
GRAINGER COUNTY — A new cookie flavor is set to join the iconic Girl Scout Cookie lineup when the 2026 season begins early next year.… Login to continue reading Login…

Jabo’s All-Wood Products Marks 40 Years in Business
BEAN STATION — Jabo’s All-Wood Products LLC is celebrating 40 years of service marking four decades of craftsmanship and commitment to custom wood products in… Login to continue reading Login…
End of an era: The American penny fades from daily use
The humble American penny, a familiar part of everyday life for more than two centuries, is nearing the end of its role in daily commerce… Login to continue reading Login…

Sevier county teacher arrested on multiple charges
SEVIERVILLE — A Sevier County teacher was arrested Friday, December 19 on charges involving alleged sexual contact with a minor, according to authorities. The Sevierville… Login to continue reading Login…

