May 14, 2026
Lifestyles
Appalachia CARES AmeriCorps recruiting for seasonal positions in Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – Clinch-Powell’s Appalachia CARES AmeriCorps program is now recruiting for seasonal summer positions in Downtown Rutledge as revitalization efforts continue following the town’s recent…
Health
Tennessee Department of Health urges precautions against tick-borne illnesses
RUTLEDGE – As warmer weather draws residents outdoors, the Tennessee Department of Health is urging Tennesseans to take simple precautions to avoid tick bites and…
Obituaries
News
Tourism, historic preservation and AI concerns headline busy Grainger County Commission meeting
RUTLEDGE – Tourism growth, historic preservation projects and concerns over the possibility of artificial intelligence data centers in Grainger County highlighted a wide-ranging meeting Monday night as the Grainger County Commission gathered at the Grainger County Justice Center. One of the evening’s most emotional moments came during public comments when Garnet Sutherland of the Grainger…
Entertainment
Mystery in the Mountains: Government UAP discussions renew interest in local Blaine sightings
BLAINE – As conversations surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena, more commonly known as UAPs or UFOs, continue making headlines across the nation, interest in unexplained sightings has once again sparked curiosity in communities large and small including here in Grainger County. In recent years, the federal government has increased public discussion surrounding UAP investigations with Pentagon…
Education
Grainger County students recognized at Walters State honors banquet
RUTLEDGE – Students from across Grainger County were among those recognized for academic achievement during the annual honors banquet hosted by Walters State Community College…