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Philip Seymour Hamilton, 75
Philip Seymour Hamilton, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on June 30th, 2024, in New Tazewell, TN. Philip was an Army veteran who loved taking cruises with his family and living life on the lake. Some of his favorite hobbies were cooking, gardening, and ending the day with a vodka martini. He is survived […] The post Philip Seymour Hamilton, 75 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tazewell man arrested after pointing gun at men working on farm
On Friday, June 29, 2024, Sergeant. Seals and Deputy Tompkins with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, were dispatched to the Little Sycamore area in regard to a male subject, identified as 57-year-old Jeffrey R. Wilson of Tazewell, who had brandished a revolver pointing it at two individuals working placing cattle panels at a leased farm. […] The post Tazewell man arrested after pointing gun at men working on farm appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Health care law changes begin July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee’s plan to unwind certificate of need, protection of power of attorney rights and several TennCare coverage changes went into effect Monday with the new fiscal year. TennCare must retain coverage for individuals with disabilities who have employment through a buy-in program, it must cover mental health services at […] The post Health care law changes begin July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven
By Steve Roark Columnist If you watch much national news, you may have seen a flag flown at political rallies with a pine tree on it and the inscription: “An Appeal to Heaven”. I don’t know what message was meant by the flag at these rallies, but its origin goes back to the Revolutionary War, […] The post Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Class action complaint accuses Tennessee Department of Children’s Services of abusing disabled kids
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout The Department of Children’s Services is illegally and unconstitutionally warehousing kids with disabilities in prison-like facilities, where they are pepper-sprayed, beaten and denied access to education and healthcare, a new class action complaint alleges. In the sweeping 114-page legal complaint filed Wednesday in a Nashville federal court, page after page […] The post Class action complaint accuses Tennessee Department of Children’s Services of abusing disabled kids appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Dave Says: He needs to be reminded
Dear Dave, My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account where we both put 5% of our earnings for discretionary spending. The issue in my mind is that he would have a lot more […] The post Dave Says: He needs to be reminded appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Several Tennessee public safety law changes begin on July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square It will become a misdemeanor to violate bond release conditions and good time can no longer reduce an inmates sentence in Tennessee beginning on July 1. A series of criminal justice changes passed by the Tennessee General Assembly go into effect at the start of the new fiscal year, […] The post Several Tennessee public safety law changes begin on July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
CARS holds benefit show at Tazewell Park
Tazewell Municipal Park hosted the Claiborne Auto & Rod Show (CARS) benefit for Springdale Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon. Over 50 cars, trucks and jeeps participated along with members of Tazewell-New Tazewell Fire Department with their Engine No. 1. Roney’s BBQ was on hand and T-Shirts and cold drinks were available. Visitors were also […] The post CARS holds benefit show at Tazewell Park appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee students show TCAP math score improvement
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee students showed math test scored improvements since hitting a pandemic low point in 2021, just as occurred in English language arts, according to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Education. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program places results into four categories – exceed, met, approaching and below […] The post Tennessee students show TCAP math score improvement appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Financial Focus: Financial tips for widows and widowers
By Marc Trantham Columnist Losing a spouse is one of the most painful experiences anyone can have. Unfortunately, widows and widowers have to deal with more than just the emotional trauma — they also must consider a range of financial issues. If you’ve recently been widowed, what financial moves should you consider? For starters, don’t […] The post Financial Focus: Financial tips for widows and widowers appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Callie Noah battles through Spartan Race Cincinnati and wins four medals
By Allen Earl Claiborne County Sports Zone Callie Noah, a student and softball player at Claiborne High School, is also a Spartan competitor. Noah competed in the Spartan Race in Cincinnati, Ohio, the weekend of June 8-9, held on a ski course. The Spartan Races are some of the toughest races any athlete can participate […] The post Callie Noah battles through Spartan Race Cincinnati and wins four medals appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Third lawsuit filed alleging Johnson City cops covered for serial rapist
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout A third lawsuit has been filed against Johnson City, its police force and more than two dozen officers by a woman who alleges cops took bribes to protect a serial rapist who drugged then pushed her from a fifth-story window during an attempted sexual assault. Mikayla Evans suffered life-threatening injuries […] The post Third lawsuit filed alleging Johnson City cops covered for serial rapist appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Holland: Free will and the enemy within
By Billy Holland Columnist Receiving personal revelations of God’s Logos and Rhema word throughout our lives is critical to say the least. To be satisfied with a general knowledge of a few Bible stories is not what God had in mind for the victorious overcomer. Studying and rightly dividing the word is hard work and […] The post Holland: Free will and the enemy within appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Judy Kay Cupp Wells, 71
Judy Kay Cupp Wells, age 71, of New Tazewell, TN was born on October 21, 1952 and passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Rufus and Virginia (Welch) Cupp of New Tazewell, TN. Brothers – Carter Cupp (Evelyn) and Paul Cupp also of New Tazewell, TN. Sisters […] The post Judy Kay Cupp Wells, 71 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Salon Bliss opens new location in Tazewell
Salon Bliss recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new location at 124 Highway 25E South in Tazewell. Pictured with members of the Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce and several friends and supporters are stylists Crystal Whiteaker, Samantha Mullins, Crystal Sweet, Heather Gibson and Alex Brock along with Chesnee Whiteaker who does nails and […] The post Salon Bliss opens new location in Tazewell appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee opens $750K House of Worship security grant program
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee has opened applications for security grants for organizations including churches, synagogues, temples and mosques. The 12-month grants will be cost reimbursements grants to fund security personnel funded with $750,000 in the state budget. “Unfortunately, houses of worship can often be soft targets,” said Department of Safety and Homeland […] The post Tennessee opens $750K House of Worship security grant program appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Godbey: Stupidity begins at home
By Jack Godbey Columnist Have you ever had one of those days where you begin to question if any intelligent people are left in the world? I think we should forget about looking for intelligent life on Mars and start searching for it on Earth because we live in a time where it has become […] The post Godbey: Stupidity begins at home appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Supreme Court will hear Tennessee gender-affirming care ban case
By Jon Styff The Center Square The U.S. Supreme Court said it plans to take up a case related to Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1, which prohibits gender-affirming surgeries for minors. A July 2023 ruling from the Sixth District U.S. Court of Appeals allowed the law to take effect. Now, the appeal will be heard by the Supreme […] The post Supreme Court will hear Tennessee gender-affirming care ban case appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Roark: The Liberty Tree
By Steve Roark Columnist It interests me how trees are so often intertwined with our culture and history. The July celebration of our Independence is a good time to review the history of the Liberty Tree, a symbol for individual liberty and resistance to tyranny. Boston was the incubator for the American Revolution, being one […] The post Roark: The Liberty Tree appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Stella “Granny” Bolden, 89
Stella “Granny” Bolden, age 89, of New Tazewell, TN was born August 11, 1934 to Johnce and Lona Bolden and went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday June 19, 2024. She was saved as a young child and was a member of Youngs Chapel Baptist Church. Stella was not only a beloved sister and friend, […] The post Stella “Granny” Bolden, 89 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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