December 29- The Lady Panthers lost to Moody, Alabama in the girl’s green winner championship game today, 40-28. Jenna Middleton had a double-double with 10 blocks and 10 rebounds. Emrey Glover led Cumberland Gap with 14 points. Callie Hoskins had four, Gracie Nash had three, Brynlee Foster, Jenna Middleton and…
The Zone is proud to announce that Matt Compton and State Farm Insurance of Tazewell, Tennessee is continuing our partnership. Matt Compton’s office is located at 2255 Hwy 25E, Ste 1, Tazewell, Tennessee and they can be reached at 423-626-7241 or contacted through [email protected]. They offer a complete…
Claiborne County Sports Zone is happy to announce that Painting with Art & Soul Art Gallery Gift Shop & Studio has signed on as a marketing partner for another year. Located at 607 Oak Avenue, Suite A, New Tazewell, Tennessee, Painting with Art & Soul features painting classes and much…
Dr. Jessica Minton is a native of Claiborne County and serving her community has always been one of her long-time personal goals. She graduated from Claiborne County High School and proceeded to receive her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from East Tennessee State University. She then attained her Doctorate…
Rusty Provins, born October 5, 1995, attended Cumberland Gap High School in Harrogate, Tennessee and was a five-time State Champion in discus and shot put. In addition to an athletic career which saw Provins sign with Wake Forest Track and Field, he was also valedictorian of his high school…
The late Dayton Parkey was born January 8, 1961. Parkey received a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College where he was a four-year letter winner in basketball. After graduating in 1983, Dayton taught and coached in the Claiborne County School System. During his teaching career, he was selected by…
The late Edwin Robertson was a 1967 graduate of Powell Valley High School where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America, and was the Tennessee State FFA Vice-President, and received the American Farmer Award in 1968. He attended Lincoln Memorial University, and The University of Tennessee where…
The Zone’s Veteran of the Month is the late Paul Gray. Paul was nominated by Reba Ramsey. Gray was stationed in Fort Jackson, South Carolina and El Paso. He was a member of the special ops but was permanently disabled during maneuvers. He made the rank of Corporal. Thank you,…
This month’s student of the month as presented by McDowell Gear & Machine, nominated by Amanda Walker Brooks is Johnathan Redmond. She provided this quote about Johnathan, “He is a sixth grade at Soldier’s Memorial Middle School. He works hard in his classes, enjoys learning, and is a joy to…
Heather Owens sent us her nomination for educator of the month, and it was Kayla Heckmann who is a seventh and eighth grade teacher at Powell Valley. Owens said, “My child doesn’t like school but enjoys her class! That’s huge! She makes it fun and is very kind. Winning…
