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Grainger High FFA earns top honors in land evaluation competitions
RUTLEDGE — Grainger High School FFA members recently completed this year’s Land Evaluation Career Development Events, also known as “Soil Judging.” The event tests students’ ability to determine soil characteristics, land capability, and appropriate conservation and land-use practices. At the regional competition held at the University of Tennessee’s Holston Farm in Knoxville, Grainger teams earned second and fourth places in...
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Weigel’s moves forward with Blaine store plan
BLAINE — Plans for a new Weigel’s store in Blaine are back... Read more of this story
Serving those who served: Veterans Officer Eric Stephens on honoring Grainger County’s heroes
In a small office tucked inside the Grainger County Veteran’s Affairs office,... Read more of this story
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Grainger County resident proposes revival of outdoor classroom and trails at Rutledge City Park
RUTLEDGE — A local mother and nurse is leading a grassroots effort to breathe new life into a long forgotten gem nestled behind the...
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Honoring life through simplicity: the meaning behind green burials and the importance of saying goodbye
RUTLEDGE — For more than 10 years, Smith-Reagan Funeral Home director...
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Blaine to pursue city hall expansion
Cole Burchell, Grainger County Journal Correspondent BLAINE — Blaine Board of...
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Historic vote advances Thorn Hill water project
RUTLEDGE — In a ground-breaking decision Monday night, the Grainger County...
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How early is too early
Every year, as soon as the first leaf hits the ground, the debate begins, how early is too early to start decorating for Christmas?...
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Community invited to free Christmas party in Blaine
BLAINE – Families across Grainger County are invited to celebrate the...
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Benefit Coon Hunt to Support Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church
BLAINE – Hunters and community members will gather Saturday, November 22,...
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Barktober brings paws and pumpkins to Bean Station
BEAN STATION — Dogs dressed as cows and other Halloween characters...
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Grizzlies face the Devils in Greeneville
MARLIN CURNUTT Grainger County Journal Correspondent GREENEVILLE – There were only...
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Pioneers end season in second round of TSSAA playoffs
MARLIN CURNUTT Grainger County Journal Correspondent HUNTSVILLE – One of the...
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Pioneers roll over Horace Maynard in playoffs
MARLIN CURNUTT, Grainger County Journal Correspondent RUTLEDGE – A poor showing...
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Education
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Grainger High FFA earns top honors in land evaluation competitions
RUTLEDGE — Grainger High School FFA members recently completed this year’s Land Evaluation Career Development Events, also known as “Soil Judging.” The event tests...
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Washburn school to host inaugural Christmas program and festival of trees
WASHBURN – Washburn School will celebrate the holiday season with its...
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Washburn school launches annual angel tree program
WASHBURN – Washburn School has begun its annual Angel Tree program,...
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RMS to host benefit event for teacher Heather Hayes
RUTLEDGE — Rutledge Middle School will host a special community benefit...
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How early is too early
Every year, as soon as the first leaf hits the ground, the debate begins, how early is too early to start decorating for Christmas?...
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Washburn school to host inaugural Christmas program and festival of trees
WASHBURN – Washburn School will celebrate the holiday season with its...
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Washburn school launches annual angel tree program
WASHBURN – Washburn School has begun its annual Angel Tree program,...
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Home Is Where the Barbecue Smokes: The Swineys’ Hometown Dream
RUTLEDGE — What began beneath a small tent with a homemade...
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Obituaries
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Onie Donald Wagner
Onie Donald Wagner, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025 in Jefferson City, Tennessee Born on February 19, 1933, Onie was a...
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Elverie Gail Hunter
Elverie Gail Hunter, known lovingly to family and friends as Gail,...
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Eddie H. Brabston
Eddie H. Brabston, age 92, of Rutledge, passed away on Tuesday,...
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Jimmy Ray Jeffers
Jimmy Ray Jeffers – Age 62, of Blaine, TN, went to...
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