July 1903
The decision of our people not to celebrate the July Fourth here at Crossville proved to be a great disappointment to many people all over the county. With a little effort and an all-pull-together movement Crossville could celebrate our natal day in good shape and much to the profit of our merchants.
Isoline — Miss Flora Wiley entertained a few friends Monday evening with a croquet party.
Prof. Farr, who was so completely exposed in Nashville a few months ago, has migrated to Montana and is up to his old tricks again, that of turning out “full fledged lawyers” in a month or two. The only prerequisite being a payment of any amount from $10 and up to $250.
July 1929
The G.K. Henard Bus Line put into service three new buses that carry eight passengers each. Two will operate between Crossville and Chattanooga and one between Crossville and Sparta.
Winesap — Lester Hale had the misfortune of getting his right shoulder thrown out of place by a mule getting scared and running over him.
Model A Fords swept to victory in Finland in a specially arranged contest based on war emergencies. It was staged by the military first aid section of the General Finnish Automobile Association. Competing against 14 different makes of automobiles manufactured in the United States and one Italian-made car, the sturdy Fords captured 18 out of 29 prizes.
July 1993
Glenda Bond of Crossville was elected president of The Arc of Tennessee at the annual convention held in Oak Ridge. She is an active member of The Arc of Cumberland County.
Fairfield Glade couple Robert and Mildred Garnes won the Captain D’s “Shrimp Celebration Sweepstakes.” They entered the contest during a visit to the restaurant. The seven-day Western Caribbean cruise will be a perfect way to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.
Gatlinburg began celebrating the 4th of July with a midnight parade in 1976 as a tribute to the country’s 200th birthday. It has continued every year with the parade beginning at 12:01 a.m.
Area News
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Meth lab seized from motel room
A Cumberland County couple have been charged in connection with the seizure of items commonly associated with the clandestine manufacture of methamphetamine that were seized from a local motel room Friday.
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No suspects known in stabbing
Crossville Police say they have little to go on after a Cumberland County man was found in the parking lot of a local nightspot suffering from a stab wound and injuries received in a fight.
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Lyon, Smith earn top honors at SMHS
Katherine Lyon has earned valedictorian honors at Stone Memorial High School in the Class of 2012, while Anna Smith is the salutatorian.
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TVA burglary draws 8-year sentence on plea
A Cumberland County man observed by a Tennessee Valley Authority employee driving the employee's service vehicle out of a secured lot has pleaded guilty to two of the several charges he was facing and has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
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Go Red encourages proper diet to fight heart disease
Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, but the American Heart Association estimates 80 percent of cardiac events in women could be prevented if women made the right choices in diet, exercise and not smoking.
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DCS commissioner defends decision on closing Taft
Department of Children's Services Commissioner Kathryn O'Day on Wednesday defended Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's decision to close the Taft Youth Development Center in Bledsoe County.
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Water service restored to Renegade
Water service was restored to 86 residences on Renegade Mountain Monday afternoon after it had been turned off for several days following a fee dispute between the Renegade Community Club and the Laurel Hills Condominiums Property Owners Association.
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CCHS names Top Ten for Class of 2012
Abigayle Marie Claflin has earned the top spot in the Cumberland County High School Class of 2012, followed by Taylor Nicole Vaden as the class salutatorian.
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Health reform law saves $2.1 billion for 3.6 million Americans with Medicare
Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according to data issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Savings for people with Medicare will increase over time.
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BOE ready to present vision to community
After months of work, the Cumberland County Board of Education approved a revised mission statement, belief statements and vision statements in January and is ready to start presenting the document to the community.
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