July 23, 2026
Grainger County
3:25 AM
Jul 23, 2026
73
°F
overcast clouds
Hourly Forecast
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5:00 AM
73
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74
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0.27 mm
27%
6 Km/h
95%
1016 hPa
0 mm/h
Lifestyles
UT Extension hosts pepper jelly canning class
RUTLEDGE – UT Extension-Grainger County recently welcomed nine participants to a hands-on pepper jelly canning class as part of its Family and Consumer Sciences summer…
Health
World Brain Day highlights importance of lifelong brain health
RUTLEDGE – World Brain Day will be observed July 22, bringing attention to the importance of protecting brain health and raising awareness about neurological disorders…
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News
Flooding prompts evacuations, road closures in Grainger County
RUTLEDGE – Heavy rainfall caused flooding across Grainger County on Wednesday, prompting evacuations, road closures and warnings from local emergency officials. Grainger County Sheriff James Harville said nine people were evacuated from a campground behind Red Barn Produce after rising floodwaters threatened the area. The individuals were transported to a safe location at a building…
Entertainment
Benefit car show to raise funds for Blaine mother’s medical expenses
BLAINE – The Grainger County Ridge Runners Car Club will host a benefit car show on Saturday, September 5, to help raise funds for Blaine resident Amber Davis as she faces extensive oral surgery and significant medical expenses. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blaine Ball Park, 220 Indian…
Sports
Washburn student earns $2,000 KSA Events scholarship
WASHBURN – Washburn High School student-athlete Ebany Hill has been awarded a $2,000 KSA Events Scholarship after earning top honors in a scholarship essay competition.…
Education
Grill Master Camp teaches cooking and safety skills to local 4-H youth
RUTLEDGE – Young participants sharpened their outdoor cooking skills during the recent Grill Master Camp hosted by UT Extension-Grainger County. Throughout the camp, 4-H members…