Conard Hubert Longmire
Romans 8:18 (KJV) For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Conard Hubert Longmire stepped thru the Gates of Pearl onto the streets…
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JoAnn Roach
JoAnn Roach – age 84, went home to be with her Savior after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on January 4, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1941. Piano was her passion and her legacy. She could read…
YVETTE DALTON
Yvette Dalton, age 61, of Rutledge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny “Frank” Dalton; mother, Shirley Reagan; grandparents, Paris and Esther Winstead; sister, Hope Collins; aunt, Deanna Collins; and…
JAMES E. TATE JR
James E. Tate Jr., “Jimmy,” 82, of Bean Station earned his angel wings Christmas Night, while we celebrated the birth of Christ, every star shone just a little brighter. Pappy was preceded in death by his wife, Vera. He is…
Bean Station Elementary receives Angel Tree grant
BEAN STATION — Bean Station Elementary School was recently honored to receive the Laura J. Kress Angel Tree Grant through the East Tennessee Foundation, allowing the school to provide Christmas gifts for dozens of local children. Through the generosity of…
Lady Grizzlies earn championship in Florida
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – The Grainger High School Lady Grizzly basketball team went to Florida to of course have fun in the sun but also to win games. Turns out, they won them all and brought back a tournament championship. The…
Students donate supplies to support Kingswood School
WASHBURN — Students from Washburn FCCLA and FBLA recently turned kindness into action by partnering to collect and donate school supplies for students at Kingswood School in Bean Station. The joint effort brought together members of Family, Career and Community…
Work-based learning week celebrates student achievement
RUTLEDGE — A busy and successful stretch of hands-on experiences at Grainger High School turned into a full celebration as students marked an official Work-Based Learning Week. Students wrapped up the semester with portfolio presentations highlighting the real-world skills and…
Angel tree grant brings Christmas joy to Washburn students
WASHBURN — The spirit of giving arrived early at Washburn School this Christmas season as the school was selected to receive the Laura J. Kees Angel Tree Fund grant, bringing joy warmth and hope to students and families in the…
BOE addresses partnerships, projects and staffing strain
RUTLEDGE — The Grainger County Board of Education met Tuesday, December 9 addressing community partnerships, facility improvements and ongoing transportation concerns while approving several routine items. During public comment, Austin Dalton of The Grainger County Journal spoke to board members…
