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Man pleads guilty to killing 12-year-old boy with his boat on Tennessee lake
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. — A man will spend the next 8 years in jail after he pleaded guilty to killing a child while boating drunk on a Tennessee lake last year. 62-year-old Norman Sturgill of Grayson, Kentucky pleaded guilty to the charges on Monday, according to a release from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department in Pursuit of Stabbing Suspect in White Pine
A manhunt is underway in Jefferson County as the sheriff's department searches for a stabbing suspect described as a white male in his mid-twenties to thirties, sporting blonde hair and distinctive tattoos. The incident in question took place Sunday on Old Airport Road, a thoroughfare in the quiet enclave of White Pine, authorities said.
East TN race car driver charged with fraud over unfinished roofing jobs
A contractor in Claiborne County is facing several felony charges for fraud in Tazewell. The sheriff's department records say roofing contractor Joe Bray failed to return money for work he never started.
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Food City to offer new technician program
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) and Food City are partnering to establish a new online Certified Pharmacy Technician program. The program hopes to ease the shortage of accredited programs in the area and train the needed workforce. “There is a significant demand for educated pharmacy techs and recently, due to […]
Community Heroes: Sheldon Livesay’s ‘Of One Accord Ministry’ provides services to those in need
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Of One Accord Ministry provides food and other needs to the Rogersville community, operates a store and provides resources for those in need. It’s a labor of love for Sheldon Livesay, who started the ministry 36 years ago. Almost four decades ago, Livesay saw a need and was inspired to bring […]
Routes to the River music, arts fest debuts Saturday
NEWPORT — The Routes to the River Music and Cultural Arts Festival is set to make its debut Saturday, May 4, from noon to 10 p.m. behind Newport City Hall. Those attending are encouraged to bring a folding chair to the free family-friendly event. There will be a variety of performers as well as craftspeople, demonstrations and food. There will be Cherokee music and dance, storytelling, old-time Appalachian music, moonshine still building, cornhusk ragdoll creations, Native American crochet dolls, gourd art, wet felting demonstrations and...
Mike Marlar On Port Royal Duel With RTJ: 'We Had An Awesome Race'
Hustling to keep up with Ricky Thornton Jr.’s blazing pace, Mike Marlar felt like he was in a real-life game of Mario Kart during Sunday's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series feature at Port Royal Speedway. For starters, giving chase kept Marlar as entertained as a child immersed in...
SMU softball falls in SAC tournament
LMU Athletics LMU fell just short in their South Atlantic Conference Tournament bid this weekend. The team lost the opener to Anderson on Friday, before beating Newberry today in their first game and then falling short to Anderson yet again in the second of the day to close out their run. Friday’s game against Anderson […] The post SMU softball falls in SAC tournament appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
CGHS students learn collision repair first-hand
Submitted Article You may have heard the old adage, “Look good, feel good.” Well, a new paint job on a vehicle can foster a more positive attitude and “put a pep in one’s step”. We want that for our kids as well, but some of the county school buses had paint peeling off of their […] The post CGHS students learn collision repair first-hand appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Laek steps down as Volunteer girls basketball coach
CHURCH HILL — Volunteer High School has launched a search for a new head coach for its girls basketball program following the resignation of Twin Lakes Conference co-coach of the year Caroline Laek. Laek notified Volunteer athletic director Jeremy Bailey of her decision to step down on Monday. "Due to health reasons, I am unable to continue as the girls’ basketball coach at Volunteer High School. Over the past eight...
Cherokee duo tied atop standings
The Cherokee duo of Jacob Berryhill and Isaac Chandler finished eighth in the Tennessee Bass Nation high school division event at Lake Chickamauga on Saturday, April 27, with a five-fish limit weighing in at 15.36 pounds. The Chuckey-Doak team of Nicholas Palazzo and Gage Ricker finished seventh. Saturday’s performance was enough to put Berryhill and Chandler in a tie atop the high school standings alongside Alcoa’s Walker LaRue and Joe...
Hopson appears in court for preliminary hearing
Staff Report A Claiborne County man accused of killing his wife appeared in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. Benjamin Hopson has been charged with criminal homicide. He is accused of stabbing his wife Lori Hopson earlier this month. According to arrest warrants, he violently attacked her when they were in their car on Barren […] The post Hopson appears in court for preliminary hearing appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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