The Zone’s January Educator of the Month as presented by Randall Smith is Mrs. Sharon Brewer from Soldier’s Memorial Middle School Head Start. She was nominated by Tifani Pauley who had this to say about her, “Mrs. Brewer always goes above and beyond to make sure each and every…
There are a few changes coming to Claiborne Youth Football Conference and cheer teams this upcoming season. Due to the school board asking the league to stop using the Bulldogs name and logo for legal reasons, the league has changed its name to Tazewell Youth Football and Cheer. Wesley Nance…
The Zone’s January First Responder of the Month is Paramedic Cody Davis. He was nominated by Crystal Davis who said this about Cody, “Cody is, without a doubt, one of the best paramedics out there. This is more than just a career for him, it’s one of his childhood dreams….
James Brock is the Jon Smiths Subs Veteran of the Month. Brock served 2010-2013, Specialist James Brock 1st 25th Striker Brigade -Infantry, Alpha Company 321 2010-2014 and participated in Operation Enduring Freedom. He was nominated by Eltred and Tabitha Earl. Congratulations James and thanks for your service. If you…
Judy McNew of McNew Insurance Agency is back for another year of partnership with The Zone. McNew Insurance Agency is located at 1585 Tazewell Road in Tazewell, Tennessee. Judy McNew is the owner, and she offers various coverages for all your needs. Thank you, Judy, for your continued support of…
Young athletes today are wanting to find any edge or opportunity to feel like they are increasing performance. Energy drinks are becoming part of that almost daily routine. It’s important the athletes know what is happening to their bodies when drinking them before practices or games and the dangers associated…
Article and photo by Rick Roop. Rick Roop gives a tribute to Trooper Randall Massengill one year since his passing last year, January 2022. Between Tazewell and Harrogate, Tennessee at the England cemetery just beyond the Powell River bridge you can hear the sounds of taps being played on an…
Several local middle school teams were in action, January 23, during the consolation and championship matchups of the 2023 Section 2, Area 6A District Tournament held at Hancock County High School in Sneedville, TN. The first consolation matchup of the evening was between the girls of Forge Ridge and Soldier’s…
In a ceremony at Cumberland Gap High School, January 20, Gibbs Cochran joined teammates, school officials, media and family to announce his intention to play baseball with the Eagles of Alice-Lloyd. The Zone was there and interviewed Cochran who spoke about his decision and more. His parents, Todd and Anita,…
