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WSCC presidential search continues with Pierce

Dr. Jason A. Pierce, PhD, has prided himself on working at colleges that serve their communities. Tuesday, Pierce was interviewed at the Dr. R. Foster Chason International Lyceum for the Walters State Community College Presidential position, the second finalist to…

Ten injured in I-81 crash

Traffic was backed up for miles on Tuesday after a minivan carrying seven passengers southbound on Interstate 81 crossed the median and collided with a northbound truck with 4 passengers. Jefferson County EMS Director Brad Phillips reported his agency transported…

Cocke County Highway Dept. building burns

The Cocke County Highway Department burned to the ground during as the structure fire raged through the building on Tuesday. Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis reported just after 2 p.m. that residents, evacuated due to dangerous materials in the building,…

Independence celebrated in Rutledge

RUTLEDGE – A large crowd gathered to celebrate Independence Day with a parade, live music, a variety of foods and a fireworks display in Rutledge Thursday, July 3. The celebration took place at the Nance House in Rutledge. Live music…

Grainger 4-H members win multiple awards at cattle show

BARBARA WOMACK Grainger County Journal Correspondent MORRISTOWN – Grainger County 4-H club members Marley Hipsher and Lily Davis brought home multiple awards from the Hamblen County Great Smoky Mountains Fair cattle show Thursday, June 10. Hipsher, who graduated from Grainger…

BMA seeking additional funding for sewer project

BEAN STATION – Bean Station Mayor Ben Waller announced that the Town has requested additional funding to proceed with the start of the Phase 1 Sewer Collection System during the Monday, March 24 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.  On…