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Marina proposal continues to wait on TVA and Army Corps decision

Nearly two months have passed since a proposed marina in the Heatherly’s Point area generated citizen concern. Despite the time lapse the Army Corps of Engineers and the Tennessee Valley Authority are not much closer to making a decision about the marina or even holding a public hearing.

“We are still in the process of discussing whether or not to have a public hearing,” said Army Corps of Engineers representative Ruben Hernandez, who visited the proposed marina site in mid May to become more familiar with the issue.

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Art students win big

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LPD responds to multiple assault calls

A rash of assaults kept LaFollette Police busy last week.

On May 21 Officer Stephen Wallen was called to investigate a disturbance call at Crown Point Apartments.

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Cancer association receives doll collection

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Downing arrested for shoplifting

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Everett arrested on drug charges

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Mongar files discrimination suit

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Guy Davis to play at Louie Bluie Festival

With an already hot musical lineup planned for this year’s Louie Bluie Festival, acoustic Bluesman Guy Davis, “singer of songs and teller of tales” is going to heat it up a little more by playing songs from his most recent album.

Davis grew up hearing stories of rural southern life from his parents and grandparents. The past truly inspired and paved way the for Davis’ musical career, as it was these stories and the southern speech of his grandmother that inspired him.

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White and Stanfield respond to Young’s suit with motion to dismiss

Another wrinkle has emerged in the dispute among city of LaFollette employees.

On Monday attorney Jon Roach filed a motion on behalf of the city of LaFollette along with Lynda White and Mayor Mike Stanfield to dismiss the lawsuit brought against the city as well as White and Stanfield individually by David G. Young, city administrator.

According to information in the motion, Roach contends the basis for Young’s suit “is totally lacking in clarity and specificity.”

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Rock Racing returns to White Oak

It’s time to start your engines and head to the annual XRRA rock racing competition in Jellico this weekend.

The course in White Oak will be venue to the eastern division racers on Saturday and Sunday.

“Pro competitors from all over the United States will be competing in the eastern pro race,” said Jellico Tourism Director Jake Bennett.

The June 6 and 7, event in Jellico will be the third and fourth competitions between eastern division racers. The fifth and final eastern division races will also be held in Jellico on Aug. 15.

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