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State Rep. Ronnie Glynn campaigning for re-election to Tennessee House, District 67
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – State Rep. Ronnie Glynn has announced his campaign for re-election to the General Assembly in District 67. A lifelong Tennessean, Glynn said he has dedicated his life to his family, country and community. At a young age, Glynn found himself the father of two children before he was 20 years old. He realized that, “In order to do better, I had to be better.”
Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee Rep. Ragan calls crossover voters ‘immoral’
The Tennessee Legislature’s most amiable (?) member is battling to keep his seat after a 258-vote loss in the House District 33 Republican primary where he claims Democrats voted illegally. Rep. John Ragan of Oak Ridge sees no conflict, either, between Tennessee’s standing as an open primary state and a new law requiring voters to […]
Tennessee to distribute additional $813M to broadband providers in effort to expand rural access
Tennessee is set to receive $813 million in federal funds to expand high-speed broadband internet into rural communities. The funds were approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration as part of a national effort to extend broadband to underserved communities throughout the United States. As Tennessee prepares to distribute $61M […]
John Ragan explains his election results challenge
EDITOR'S NOTE: On Aug. 19, The Oak Ridger published a news story on Tennessee Rep. John Ragan's challenge to the results of the Aug. 1 election. Those results showed he lost the Republican Party nomination for the 33rd District seat to Rick Scarbrough. Here is the news release Ragan sent last Friday, Aug. 16, about the challenge. ...
Bulldogs battle but still fall to Grizzlies, 21-7.
August 23- Friday night lights began at Claiborne High with the Bulldogs doing battle with the Grainger Grizzlies. With a new style of play and new head coach the Bulldogs were anxious to begin the season. Grainger got the football first when Claiborne deferred to the second half. Grainger took 10 plays to get into the CHS red zone but turned it over on downs at the 25 after negative plays.
CLB presents proclamations, approves budget transfers
The Cocke County Legislative Body (CLB) met in regular session on Tuesday evening. CLB approved budget transfers, approved reports and heard reports. Three women were honored with a proclamation for their outstanding service to Cocke County. Those women, who Mayor Rob Mathis recognized at the request of Commissioner Wilma Ball, are Cathie Moscato, Audrey Jones and Carlene Robinson. Reports ...
Walters State offers Allied Health noncredit programs
Train for an allied health career in months with noncredit classes offered through the Walters State Division of Workforce Training. To register, visit https://shorturl.at/hmSrV. For more information, contact Dr. Linda Nelms, director of healthcare workforce training programs, at 865-774-5852 or Linda.Nelms@ws.edu. • Clinical Medical Assistant, $3,000 Sevier County Campus — Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 24-April 9, 5:30-9 p.m. ...
Changes coming to Sevier County convenience centers
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Big changes are coming to Sevier County in the way residents are asked to dispose of their trash. Starting Monday, only Sevier County residents will be allowed to dispose of trash at convenience centers, and will be limited to 5 bags per day. According to the county, the high […]
Cosby outruns Cumberland Gap to open Cooper’s second season
Throughout this off-season, Levi Cooper raved about the growth and maturity within his Cosby football team. On Friday night, that growth was put to the test for the first time this season. Cosby led Cumberland Gap 14-0 at the end of the first quarter, but the Panthers drew within a score after a Cosby turnover. ...
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