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Tennessee fourth-graders show TCAP improvement in ELA
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee fourth-graders saw improvement in statewide testing on English language arts while third-grade results remained steady in scores from the Tennessee Comprehensive Academic Program assessment released on Thursday. The state saw an increase of 35% meeting standards and 11% exceeding them compared to 33% meeting and 11% exceeding in […] The post Tennessee fourth-graders show TCAP improvement in ELA appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Celebrate the great outdoors at the 3rd Annual Tri-State Outdoors Fest
The highly anticipated Tri-State Outdoors Fest returns to the picturesque downtown of Cumberland Gap, TN on Saturday, July 20, from 9am-5pm, promising a day full of adventure, fun, and community spirit. This annual event is dedicated to promoting outdoor activities, environmental awareness, and educational opportunities while highlighting the natural beauty of the tri-state area and […] The post Celebrate the great outdoors at the 3rd Annual Tri-State Outdoors Fest appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee collects $7M in taxes on $381.8M gross wagers in May
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee collected nearly $7 million in taxes on $381.8 million in gross wagers in May. That’s slightly down from $7 million in taxes on $384.2 million in gross wagers in April. The tax collections were also slightly down from $7.1 million in taxes on $279.8 million in gross wagers in May […] The post Tennessee collects $7M in taxes on $381.8M gross wagers in May appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Godbey: The case of the naked neighbor
By Jack Godbey Columnist I’m a pretty good neighbor. I’m friendly enough to give a casual wave while mowing the lawn simultaneously but private enough to wait until they are done taking their trash to the curb before I go out, so we don’t feel obligated to speak to each other. I must admit that […] The post Godbey: The case of the naked neighbor appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee argues against Title IX rule changes
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman argued for an injunction against the Biden administration’s Title IX overhaul in Kentucky federal court. The two states are joined by Indiana, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia in the first lawsuit to be heard on the topic. Overall, […] The post Tennessee argues against Title IX rule changes appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Geri-Antics: A word about graduations
By Anne Carmichael Columnist Parents, Grandparents, Friends and Family, Many of you have already faced the disappointment of a recent graduation event for your child. It likely didn’t meet your lofty expectations and you’re now wondering why you went to all the trouble of planning and spent your hard-earned money when your child simply didn’t […] The post Geri-Antics: A word about graduations appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
City of Harrogate to host 2nd annual Fourth of July Celebration
The City of Harrogate’s second annual Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the new Harrogate City park on Forge Ridge Road. There will be free watermelon, live local music, inflatables and water slides for the kids. Music will be by the Powers Family, Cody […] The post City of Harrogate to host 2nd annual Fourth of July Celebration appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Report: Tennessee, Kentucky rank high on beer excise tax rates
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee is atop the list and Kentucky is third in excise rate per gallon of beer, according to data compiled by the Tax Foundation. Tennessee beer is taxed $1.29 per gallon while Kentucky is charged 93 cents, with Alaska ($1.07 per gallon) in between. The calculation includes a $35.60 per […] The post Report: Tennessee, Kentucky rank high on beer excise tax rates appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Dave Says: This is way out of line!
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, I’m trying hard to get control of my money and get out of debt, but I had a situation come up the other day, and I really don’t know what to do. I’m one of four brothers, and our parents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary is early next month. My […] The post Dave Says: This is way out of line! appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Claiborne Sheriff’s Department investigating apparent double homicide in Clairfield
On Wednesday June 5, 2024, Claiborne County Dispatch received a call of two missing men in Claiborne County. Sheriff Bob Brooks tells WRIL that deputies began searching for the men. At approximately 2:00 a.m. Friday morning the men were discovered deceased by family members at a location off Rock Creek Ridge Road at the old […] The post Claiborne Sheriff’s Department investigating apparent double homicide in Clairfield appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Next Tennessee budget accounts for drop in tax and use collections
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee has $144 million for education freedom scholarships that won’t be spent and will deposit an additional $100 million in the budget set to go into place for July 1. Sycamore Institute, a non-partisan public policy research institute, recently published an analysis of what changed from Gov. Bill Lee’s initial proposed […] The post Next Tennessee budget accounts for drop in tax and use collections appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Roark: The fun of Doodlebugs
By Steve Roark Columnist My Uncle (Cas Newton Day) remained a kid at heart to his last days. I loved him for it, for I think (and hope) a little of it rubbed off on me. To illustrate, he and I, both grown adults, were helping hang tobacco in a barn that had very dusty […] The post Roark: The fun of Doodlebugs appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Haskell Wells, 75
Haskell Wells, age 75, of Lone Mountain Tennessee was born August 13, 1948 and went to be with the Lord June 6, 2024 at Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. At an early age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and was a member of Duncan Chapel Baptist Church. After graduating from John A. Gupton […] The post Haskell Wells, 75 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Report: nearly half of Tennessee households don’t earn enough to meet basic expenses
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout Nearly half of all Tennessee working families cannot afford the basic cost of living in their counties, according to new analyses of Census and federal economic data by the United Way of Tennessee. The report examined the challenges facing households that earned more than the federal poverty level but, nevertheless, […] The post Report: nearly half of Tennessee households don’t earn enough to meet basic expenses appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
11 Tennesseans arrested for illegally voting after felony conviction
By Jon Styff The Center Square Eleven individuals have been arrested in Sumner County after being indicted on felony charges for illegally voting after a felony conviction. The 11 individuals were charged with illegal registration and false entries on an official registration. The charges came after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation looked into 15 convicted […] The post 11 Tennesseans arrested for illegally voting after felony conviction appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Committee finalizes plans for Magic City Ragtime & Jazz Festival
Submitted Article The Magic City Ragtime and Jazz Festival Committee recently met to finalize plans for the event that will take place June 21 – 23. Tony Maxwell is the overall chairman for the Festival which is a program of the Bell County Historical Society and is being sponsored by multiple local businesses, organizations and […] The post Committee finalizes plans for Magic City Ragtime & Jazz Festival appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Critics say Tennessee’s blended sentencing law needs changes after expedited passage
By Sam Stockard Tenneesee Lookout Davidson County Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway supports the concept of blended sentencing but contends a new law affecting serious juvenile offenders is unworkable and possibly unconstitutional. “There are lots of holes in the statute that I think, on behalf of the judges, we’re working through and trying to figure […] The post Critics say Tennessee’s blended sentencing law needs changes after expedited passage appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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