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Some lessons have to be learned the hard way
By Jack Godbey Columnist It seems that last week’s article about things my parents taught me struck home to a lot of folks. In fact, I’ve received so many emails asking for more that Siri has threatened to beat the crap out of me if it didn’t stop. So, back by popular demand for part […] The post Some lessons have to be learned the hard way appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
LMU School of Business Partners with Handshake
By Parker Estes LMU The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business announces its partnership with Handshake, the nation’s premier college-to-career network and student-centered job board. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as the School of Business becomes the first department at LMU to adopt this platform. “The School of Business is thrilled to adopt […] The post LMU School of Business Partners with Handshake appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Fanatics fined $50K, Zen Sports $60K for Tennessee sports wagering violations
By Jon Styff The Center Square Fanatics Sportsbook was fined $50,000 in Tennessee for allowing eight people who were on an in-app self-exclusion list to place bets during that exclusion. Zen Sports received a $60,000 for not maintaining a high enough balance in its reserve account to cover outstanding bets and obligations. The issue was […] The post Fanatics fined $50K, Zen Sports $60K for Tennessee sports wagering violations appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Holland: A time for war and a time for peace
By Billy Holland Columnist On June 6th, 1944, America under the guidance of General Dwight Eisenhower and its allies engaged in one of the most significant military operations of the 20th century under the now legendary name of D-Day. Code named Operation Neptune, this was the largest seaborne invasion in history with 160,000 Allied troops […] The post Holland: A time for war and a time for peace appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Cumberland Gap man charged with sexual offenses involving female juvenile
A Middlesboro High School teacher has been arrested in Claiborne County and is awaiting extradition to Bell County on sexual offense charges involving a female juvenile. 50-year-old Craig Callen of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, is charged with Rape-3rd degree, Sodomy-3rd degree, Sexual Abuse-1st degree and Procuring the Use of a Minor by Electronic Means. According to […] The post Cumberland Gap man charged with sexual offenses involving female juvenile appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee to allow third-party inspectors to speed up construction process
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee contractors can now hire third-party inspectors instead of having local governments inspect the project. The law, which goes into effect Oct. 1, requires fees charged by a local government for third-party plans, examination, inspection, review or permit packaging to be the same charged by the local government to […] The post Tennessee to allow third-party inspectors to speed up construction process appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Dave Says: There’ nothing passive about real estate
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, We sold our rental property recently. When we bought it, we thought it would be a good source of passive income. But owning it wasn’t passive at all. It got to the point where the work and hassle became too much. We have $240,000 from the sale, and […] The post Dave Says: There’ nothing passive about real estate appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Springdale Missionary Baptist Church a total loss after Saturday fire
Springdale Missionary Baptist Church in Tazewell is a total loss after a fire on Saturday. The Springdale, South Claiborne, North Tazewell and Tazewell/New Tazewell fire departments all responded to the blaze, which caused the northbound lanes of U.S. 25E to be closed at Lone Mountain Road. No injuries have been reported and the cause of […] The post Springdale Missionary Baptist Church a total loss after Saturday fire appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee law requiring age verification for online porn sites starts Jan. 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee will make it a felony for a minor to access an adult content website without age verification starting Jan. 1. Gov. Bill Lee recently signed the bill into law, making the offense a class C felony and making the entity liable for damages, including attorney’s costs and court […] The post Tennessee law requiring age verification for online porn sites starts Jan. 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Joseph Blasco
We will all miss our brother, Joe, who left us to be with the Lord, parents, and departed sisters, Gloria and Jeanette, on May 16, 2024. Joe was born in Newark, NJ to Guiseppe Blasco and Iole Tava. He lived in Irvington, NJ, Virginia Gardens / Miami Springs, FL, Lake Wales, FL, and New Tazewell, […] The post Joseph Blasco appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Roark: Summertime blisters
By Steve Roark Columnist Summer tends to up activity levels with most folks, such as hiking or working in a garden. Sometimes, these activities lead to a blister, which is your body’s way of telling you to ease off on what you’re doing. They result from too much friction, possibly from poor-fitting shoes or not […] The post Roark: Summertime blisters appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Mildred Dean Hill, 93
Mrs. Mildred Dean Hill, 93, of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away on May 30, 2024 peacefully with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 11, 1930 in Claiborne County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Sherman and Lillie Dean. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age and became a […] The post Mildred Dean Hill, 93 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Accident in Speedwell claims life of father and son
A father and son were killed and a third person seriously injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision on Back Valley Road in Speedwell on Thursday night, May 30. According to WRIL, the accident happened near the intersection with Summit Drive. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2005 Honda Civic driven by 34-year-old Logan Greer […] The post Accident in Speedwell claims life of father and son appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee law signed blocking local red flag gun laws
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill blocking local extreme risk protection orders in Tennessee this week, less than a year after proposing a statewide ERPO. Senate Bill 2763 blocks any local statute regarding ERPOs from being enforced in the state. “Permitting [a local ERPO] to happen would create chaos […] The post Tennessee law signed blocking local red flag gun laws appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Financial Focus: Should estate plans be equal…or fair?
By Marc Trantham Columnist When you’re creating your estate plan, your biggest priority may be taking care of your family — your spouse, grown children, grandchildren, and other loved ones. And as you think of where you want your assets to go, you also may be thinking about how to be fair — but is […] The post Financial Focus: Should estate plans be equal…or fair? appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Dubin matches Cumberland Gap Fire Dept. GoFundMe with donation of over $6,000
The Cumberland Gap Volunteer Fire Department is one step closer to getting a new fire truck thanks to a generous donation from Dr. Ronald Dubin of the Kentucky Orthopedic Clinic in Middlesboro. Dubin saw where the department had started a GoFundMe page to raise matching funds for a grant they had applied for to get […] The post Dubin matches Cumberland Gap Fire Dept. GoFundMe with donation of over $6,000 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee reforms vehicle booting laws
By Jon Styff The Center Square A $75 cap on how much a company can charge for removing a boot from a vehicle will go into place July 1. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed House Bill 1731 into law Tuesday that prohibits booting unless an individual is licensed through a local government. To boot a […] The post Tennessee reforms vehicle booting laws appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tn. unemployment drops to all-time low
By Jon Stuff The Center Square The unemployment rate dropped in all 95 of Tennessee’s counties for April and all were at 4.1% or lower, according to new numbers from the state Department of Labor. The overall seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the state is 3.1%, matching an all-time low. The nationwide rate was 3.9%. […] The post Tn. unemployment drops to all-time low appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee to offer free diapers through Medicaid, CoverKids
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout Low-income Tennessee parents will soon have access to monthly supplies of free diapers under a new program approved last week by federal regulators. Beginning in August, the state will cover the cost of 100 diapers per month for children under two who are enrolled in TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, and […] The post Tennessee to offer free diapers through Medicaid, CoverKids appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Godbey: Things I learned from my parents
By Jack Godbey Columnist Every parent hopes they can teach their child something that will serve them as they become adults. I can remember my mother teaching me how to fold the laundry. I did everything in my power to avoid this chore and it was difficult to pull me away from those episodes of […] The post Godbey: Things I learned from my parents appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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