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LaFollette residents face obstacles

Residents on Mullis Trail are concerned after unfinished city work has forced them to park on the street.

“None of the six property owners that has access to this road has ever asked them to do anything to it,” said Doris Lumpkins, a Mullis Trail resident.

Drainage has always been a problem, according to property owners, and they say the city of LaFollette decided to pave the road and put curbs down either side to force water down the road.

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Early voting sees high numbers

As Election Day approaches, many in Campbell County have already casted ballots through early voting.

“Been very heavy,” said Ann Ayers-Colvin, Campbell County Administrator of Elections. “Which is very good. We like that. At the close on Saturday, we had voted over 4,100 people.”

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Campbell County to pay over $26,000 in delinquent tax refunds

Miscommunication over bankruptcy filings has led to Campbell County having to refund over $26,000 in delinquent tax revenue.

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Sales tax increase back on the ballot

A sales tax increase is back on the ballot. Voters will decide whether or not to increase the local sales tax from 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent.

“To be honest, I really don’t think that’s a buying decision,” said Eddie Wiggins, owner of Radio Shack in Jacksboro. “If somebody’s going to buy something, their going to buy it.”

Wiggins believes people who shop in Campbell County are interested in supporting the local economy.

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Public Records for the week of Nov. 1. 2012

Records

Editor’s Note: Readers are cautioned that some names may be the same as or similar to other members of the community.

CAMPBELL COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS

OCTOBER 22 – OCTOBER 26

Robert N. Payne and Karen A. Payne to Karen Payne and Robert Payne, Dist. 2.

Elmer Browning and Jo Ann Browning to Gwen Cuel, Dist. 5, $700.

Larry Thornton and Donna Thornton to Carrie Castaneda, Dist. 1, $6961.63.

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Recreation committee names Bruce chair

At its meeting Monday night, the recreation committee elected Johnny Bruce as chair.

Alvin Evans was elected vice chair.

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County commission grants Trail Manor another six months without rent

Monday night, the county commission granted Trail Manor’s request for a six-month reprieve from paying rent. This rent amounts to $4,500.

It isn’t a reprieve, but an extension to the contract, county mayor William Baird said.

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Program offers low cost spay and neuter services

The Prevent-A-Litter program offers low cost spay and neuter services once a month. On Oct. 29, it will offer its services in LaFollette behind city hall.

Prevent-A-Litter’s mobile clinic came to Campbell County for the first time in September.

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Chamber to host pig roast

The Campbell County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual pig roast Nov. 8 at the Ball Farm Event Center from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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LaFollette to host second annual Veteran’s Day Parade

LaFollette will host the second annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 at 3 p.m.

“Everybody’s invited to attend,” parade organizer Roger Bingham said.

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