June 30, 2026
Lifestyles
Record crowd attends Coffee & Donuts for Veterans in Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – A record 32 veterans gathered Friday morning at The Exchange in downtown Rutledge for the monthly Coffee & Donuts for Veterans, making it…
Health
Free nutrition and cooking seminar set for July 7 in Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – Residents looking to learn more about healthy eating and heart-smart cooking will have the opportunity to attend a free nutrition presentation and cooking…
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Grainger County man indicted on sexual battery, assault charges
RUTLEDGE – A Grainger County man has been indicted on multiple charges following a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a caregiver. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents began investigating the allegations in February at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn. During the…
Entertainment
From Grainger County to Savannah: Local Tomatoes featured in Paula Deen's Home Kitchen
Austin Dalton Grainger County Journal There are moments in life that seem almost too surreal to believe. Standing in Paula Deen’s kitchen in Savannah, Georgia, cooking with Grainger County tomatoes while cameras rolled was one of those moments. As I looked around the room, watching one of the most recognizable names in Southern cooking laugh,…
Sports
Former Grainger Grizzly Brady Smith named California League Pitcher of the Week
ONTARIO, Calif. – A former Grainger Grizzly baseball standout garnered a special honor this week. Brady Smith has been named the California League Pitcher of…
Education
Washburn Schools welcome new teachers for 2026-27
WASHBURN – Washburn School and Washburn High School are preparing for the upcoming school year with the addition of several new educators. Washburn School recently…