July 10, 2026
Lifestyles
Smith-Reagan Funeral Home to host National Hot Dog Day community event
RUTLEDGE – Smith-Reagan Funeral Home will celebrate National Hot Dog Day by welcoming the community for a free hot dog lunch on Wednesday, July 15.…
Health
National UV Safety Month encourages sun protection throughout July
RUTLEDGE – As summer reaches its peak, July serves as National UV Safety Month, an annual observance that encourages people to protect themselves from the…
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News
Rutledge Post Office to host hiring event July 14
RUTLEDGE – The United States Postal Service will host a hiring event at the Rutledge Post Office on Tuesday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for individuals interested in becoming a Rural Carrier Associate (RCA). The position starts at $21.89 per hour, plus daily mileage. Rural Carrier Associates deliver and collect mail and…
Entertainment
Street dance and cruise-in to kick off Tomato Festival while raising funds for local student
RUTLEDGE – The 2026 Grainger County Tomato Festival will kick off Thursday, July 16, with the annual Street Dance and Cruise-In from 6 to 9 p.m. at SunFresh Produce. The free community event will feature music, cars and trucks of all kinds and food. Blue Springs Baptist Church will be serving its famous fried green…
Sports
Youth football camp draws strong turnout
RUTLEDGE — Grainger Football recently welcomed a strong turnout of young athletes for its annual youth football camp, held over two evenings at Grainger High…
Education
Grainger County Schools Calendar
RUTLEDGE – View the Grainger County Schools calendar to stay up to date on important dates, including holidays, breaks, teacher in-service days, and the first…