Mark J. Tidwell - Rough and Rowdy Up in Gem City

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Picking up from last week’s mini-study into Jellico’s Old Reliable hostelry, The Florence House, we’ll continue our look into more of Jellico’s 1880s history. As a disclaimer, every town that ever was, has historical instances that would not be stars in a municipal crown. Though Jellico does…

Mesa recognized

Mesa recognized

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Manuel Mesa, Executive Director of the nonprofit Campbell Culture Coalition, was surprised to receive a stellar Certificate of Recognition from Tennessee Sen. Ken Yager for his “vision and leadership at the Campbell Culture Coalition.”

Mark J. Tidwell - Jellico's Old Reliable, The Florence House

Continuing on from last week’s column about Jellico’s upcoming 140th Birthday Celebration, we’ll keep strolling along the historical streets of “The Gem City of the Mountains”. In last week’s column we talked a little bit about the famous author John Fox Jr. being in the Jellico area. Where …

UT MARTIN NAMES LOCAL STUDENT TO SPRING SEMESTER CHANCELLOR’S HONOR ROLL

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The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Spring 2023 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Educ…

Cumberlands announces Dean's List for Spring 2023

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In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester.

Hickman named Paul Harris Fellow

Hickman named Paul Harris Fellow

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David Hickman (left) was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He was honored at the South Campbell County Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday.

Reo Day wins departmental award at Cumberlands

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It’s no secret that University of the Cumberlands has hardworking students. Some students in particular have made their mark on their respective academic departments, winning departmental awards for their achievements in the classroom. Reo Day of Newcomb (37819) is one of those distinguished…

Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Adds Surgical Expertise to the Team

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Tennova Healthcare — LaFollette welcomes Derrick Galapon, MD, FACS as a General Surgeon at Tennova General Surgery — LaFollette. Dr. Galapon brings over 38 years of experience to the table and will be offering a range of general surgery services to the community. Appointments with Dr. Galapo…

Mark J. Tidwell - 140 Years of Mountain History

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On Aug. 6, 1883, the little post office in Smithburg(h), TN changed its name to Jellico. Thomas M. Smith was the first postmaster, as of October 29, 1878, when, as best as local historians can tell, the Smith family “purchased” a small building and moved it to South Main Street for postal pu…

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