July 28, 2026
Grainger County
12:25 PM
Jul 28, 2026
82
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Hourly Forecast
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86
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1 mm
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19 Km/h
83%
1009 hPa
0 mm/h
Lifestyles
Veterans invited to Coffee and Donuts gathering August 14
RUTLEDGE – Local veterans are invited to enjoy fellowship, conversation and refreshments during the next Coffee and Donuts for Veterans gathering on Friday, August 14,…
Health
World Hepatitis Day promotes awareness, prevention and early detection
RUTLEDGE – World Hepatitis Day is observed July 28, raising awareness about viral hepatitis and encouraging people to learn about prevention, testing and treatment. Observed…
Obituaries
Special Sections
News
Storm leaves nearly 2,000 without power across AEC service area
RUTLEDGE – Appalachian Electric Cooperative reported Tuesday that 1,989 members were without power at 11:20 a.m, across its service area following storms that moved through the region. The cooperative said crews are actively responding and working to restore power to all affected members as quickly and safely as possible. Members are encouraged to remain patient…
Entertainment
Back-to-school movie night planned at Jessie's Little Market & Deli
RUTLEDGE – Families are invited to celebrate the end of summer during a free Back-to-School Movie Night on Saturday, August 1, at Jessie’s Little Market & Deli. The featured presentation will be Disney’s live-action Aladdin (2019), with the movie beginning at 9 p.m. Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and…
Sports
Knoxville Smokies to host Paint the Park Pink Night Friday
KNOXVILLE – The Knoxville Smokies will “Paint the Park Pink” on Friday, July 31, during their 7 p.m. game against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at…
Education
Grainger school board approves girls flag football, meal price increase
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Board of Education approved plans to pursue a girls flag football program, increased certain school meal prices and addressed several…