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Obituaries
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 beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-great grandfather. He was known for his devotion to his family, strong work ethic and his kindness. He devoted 2 years to the army and worked various jobs throughout his life, but...
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Elverie Gail Hunter
Elverie Gail Hunter, known lovingly to family and friends as Gail, passed... Read more of this story
Eddie H. Brabston
Eddie H. Brabston, age 92, of Rutledge, passed away on Tuesday, October... Read more of this story
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Jimmy Ray Jeffers
Jimmy Ray Jeffers – Age 62, of Blaine, TN, went to his Heavenly home on October 21, 2025, surrounded by family after a lengthy...
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Amos Morrow
Amos Morrow, age 80, of Bean Station, went to be with...
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MARY ELIZABETH DUNSMORE
Mary Elizabeth Dunsmore, age 85, passed away on October 19, 2025....
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STEPHEN EDWARD STRADER
Stephen Edward Strader, age 55, of Rutledge, TN passed away on...
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Entertainment
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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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Sports
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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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Lifestyles
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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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News
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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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Weigel’s moves forward with Blaine store plan
BLAINE — Plans for a new Weigel’s store in Blaine are...
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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...
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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...
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