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Living on Purpose: Loving God with all that we are
In Luke 10:27 and Mark 12:30, we notice that both passages use a fourfold description to explain how we are to love God: Heart, soul, strength, and mind. In the Old Testament we find a similar command in Deuteronomy 6:5-6, “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all […] The post Living on Purpose: Loving God with all that we are appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
New coat drive coming to Claiborne County Schools
There is a new coat drive coming to Claiborne County Schools. Justin Hart, a firefighter for the South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department, has organized Claiborne County Coats for Kids and is seeking donations of coats, gloves, hats, earmuffs and any other items that can be given to children in the area to help them keep […] The post New coat drive coming to Claiborne County Schools appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Mountain Fiesta Set for September 28 in Cumberland Gap
The 2024 Mountain Fiesta, an annual celebration that brings together the rich traditions of Latin American and Appalachian culture, is set to take place on Saturday, September 28, in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Now in its seventh year, the event promises a vibrant lineup of live music, delicious food, dance performances, workshops, and cultural demonstrations that […] The post Mountain Fiesta Set for September 28 in Cumberland Gap appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
School Safety discussed at Claiborne Board of Education meeting
School safety was the big topic during Thursday’s regular meeting of the Claiborne County Board of Education. A scare went through the community last week after some screen shots of social media comments were circulating that implied a threat of violence at Claiborne High School. At least one parent confirmed to local media that the […] The post School Safety discussed at Claiborne Board of Education meeting appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Recent events a big success for Cumberland Gap
By Zach Compton Contributing Writer Mayor Neal Pucciarelli spoke about the success of recent events during the Town of Cumberland Gap’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s September meeting. “Folk Fest was a huge event, we had a Farmer’s Market that was very well attended during the first Friday in September, and we had a […] The post Recent events a big success for Cumberland Gap appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
The classifications of love: What phile are you?
When it comes to nature appreciation, we all have our own fondness for different things: clouds, mountain views, waterfalls, you name it. And humans being humans, we love to classify things, to put things in neat categories, especially in the sciences. There is even a scientific classification for what animals and humans prefer or love. […] The post The classifications of love: What phile are you? appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
CEP holds annual Gala
The Claiborne Economic Partnership and Chamber of Commerce held their annual dinner and Gala on Friday, September 6, at Claiborne High School. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karyn Clark gave her annual report on the accomplishments of the Chamber, Economic and Community Development, Tourism and Leadership over the last year. “Our goal was to reach […] The post CEP holds annual Gala appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Responding to work emails after hours contributes to burnout, hostility
By Myoung-Gi Chon Auburn University This piece was originally published on the conversation.org. Imagine it’s Friday evening. You’re about to watch a new Netflix drama, trying to unwind after a long week. Suddenly, your phone pings with a work email marked “urgent.” Your heart sinks; your stress levels rise. Even if you choose not […] The post Responding to work emails after hours contributes to burnout, hostility appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Claiborne Deputy taken to hospital after being exposed to drugs during traffic stop
On Monday evening (September 9, 2024), a Claiborne County Deputy was arresting 33-year-old Paul M. Oboroff at a traffic stop on Cumberland Gap Parkway in Harrogate near the IGA store. During the stop, the deputy came in contact with what the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department called was an “unknown white powdered substance.” WRIL reports the […] The post Claiborne Deputy taken to hospital after being exposed to drugs during traffic stop appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Holland: Good deeds are not a substitute for love
I was reading an article the other day about how most people are confident that just being nice secures them a place in heaven. But is this true? Of course, we want to believe that it’s relatively easy to go through the pearly gates but is being a decent person all there is to it? […] The post Holland: Good deeds are not a substitute for love appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Godbey: Some things just seem stupid
It seems that nothing surprises me anymore. Sometimes, I feel like Charlie Brown with the black cloud following him around. However, for me, it seems that black clouds are a blob of stupidity that seems to pop its head out anywhere I go. For example, I remember when I was a kid, I would barely […] The post Godbey: Some things just seem stupid appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Crossing the Gap Car Show
Crossing the Gap held their second annual benefit car show in downtown Cumberland Gap on Saturday. Proceeds from the event are used to help Crossing the Gap to feed children and senior citizens in our area. (Photo courtesy Olde Mill Bed & Breakfast) The post Crossing the Gap Car Show appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Town of Cumberland Gap working on several grant projects
By Zach Compton Claiborne Progress The town of Cumberland Gap has several grants in the works that would help improve tourism, restore historic buildings, and even relieve flooding in the area. Mayor Neal Pucciarelli says that the town is primarily looking forward to the results of three major grants that have been applied for: […] The post Town of Cumberland Gap working on several grant projects appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Dave Says: You’ve already paid for it
Dear Dave, We’ve been following your plan for a while. We’re debt-free, except for our home, and we have six months of expenses set aside in our emergency fund. Recently, I lost my job. I’m luckier than some, because I received a generous severance package from my previous employer, plus my wife still has a […] The post Dave Says: You’ve already paid for it appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Man arrested for sexual act with animal
On Wednesday, September 4, New Tazewell Patrolman Russell Ruszkowski responded to a Highway 33 residence in regards to an animal complaint. Once the officer arrived on scene he spoke to the female complainant who stated she obtained a video of her husband, 27-year-old Jonathan Lorens, having intercourse with the family dog. She then provided the […] The post Man arrested for sexual act with animal appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Food City School Bucks program pays off for local schools
Schools in Claiborne County received over $16,000 this year to invest in classrooms, equipment and essential supplies through the Food City School Bucks program. The program provides $800,000 for the program each year and customers in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia and Alabama can earn points for their school by linking their ValuCard to it. Each […] The post Food City School Bucks program pays off for local schools appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Suspect in Harrogate stabbing/shooting apprehended
A Cumberland Gap woman who was the focus of a stabbing and shooting investigation in Harrogate, Tennessee has been captured after being on the run for several days. Claiborne County Sheriff Bob Brooks told WRIL that a short time before 1:00 p.m. on Sunday (Sept. 1) Johnna Lynn Miracle, aka JLynn Janis, was found at […] The post Suspect in Harrogate stabbing/shooting apprehended appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared
By Michael Long and Lara Goncalves Oklahoma State University This piece was originally published on theconversation.org. The official U.S. food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 from 12.8% in 2022, according to data the U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Sept. 4, 2024. That means more than 1 in 8 Americans – about […] The post US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
2 Russians charged with funneling $10M to Tennessee media company
By Jon Styf The Center Square The U.S. Department of Justice indicted a pair of Russian nationals for covertly funding a Tennessee-based media company. The indictment does not name the company but details within the indictment match Tennessee-based Tenet Media, which hosts Tim Pool’s Culture War Podcast, the Tennessean wrote. Russian state-run media outlet Russia Today […] The post 2 Russians charged with funneling $10M to Tennessee media company appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Godbey: Forgotten technology skills still useful
By Jack Godbey Columnist Using modern technology can be challenging to some folks like me. I used to be quite the expert in Windows 95, However, it seems technology kept moving forward and I didn’t. In fact, I bought a new phone recently and the salesman was telling me that the phone was the best […] The post Godbey: Forgotten technology skills still useful appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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